Meade LX600 16" F/8 ACF Telescope

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Catadioptric telescope with GoTo function. Objective lens diameter: 406.4mm. Focal length: 3251mm

Catadioptric

Optical design

406

Aperture – the diameter of the light-collecting lens (refractors and catadioptric) or mirror (reflectors) that the telescope uses to collect light

3251

Focal length – the distance from the primary lens or mirror to the point at which the light is focused

Availability

Product ID	71711
Brand	Meade Instruments Corp.
Warranty	2 years
EAN	0643824209169
Package size (LxWxH)	140x100x100 cm
Shipping Weight	190.38 kg

Description

Meade Instruments is proud to announce the latest addition to our line of industry leading developments, the LX600 with super giant field tripod. The fast f/8 Advanced Coma Free optical system produces a wider, flatter field with no coma for pinpoint stars out to the edge when using large image sensors and extreme wide-angle eyepieces. The 16" LX600 includes the patented Starlock auto-guiding system for automatic full-time guiding with one arc-second precision under good seeing conditions, zero image-shifter focuser, AutoStar II GoTo system with over 145,000 object library, and much more.

The Meade LX600 16" Telescope has fast f/8 ACF optics (3251mm focal length) and Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC™) for maximum image brightness and contrast. The redesigned mirror mounting system achieves zero-image shift when focusing eliminating the need for re-centering your object and includes an internal Crayford-style focuser with two speed, 7:1 reduction control that allows for quick and easy adjustments.

The massive LX600 dual fork mount features 11" main gears and boasts pointing accuracy of one arcminute or better in high precision mode. This rock solid platform is sure to exceed the need for the most demanding applications.

Includes StarLock – the revolutionary new technology that makes target acquisition on your imaging sensor and accurate guiding during exposures completely automatic.

The LX600 16" ACF Telescope comes fully equipped with AutoStar II keypad with 145,000 object library, Meade 2" Series 5000 diagonal with enhanced 99% reflectivity, Meade 2" MWA 21mm eyepiece, and 8x50 viewfinder with quick release bracket.

Features:

16" f/8 advanced coma free optics – 3251mm focal length
Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC)
Crayford focuser
StarLock automatic guider
Super giant field tripod
AutoStar II GoTo system

Observatory in Veselí nad Moravou (the Czech Republic). Installation and delivery made by Astro Telescope Company.

Specifications

Product ID	71711
Brand	Meade Instruments Corp.
Warranty	2 years
EAN	0643824209169
Package size (LxWxH)	140x100x100 cm
Shipping Weight	190.38 kg
Optical design	catadioptric
Optical scheme	Ritchey-Chrétien modified
Optics material	borosililate glass with a low coefficient of thermal expansion
Objective lens diameter (aperture), mm	406
Focal length, mm	3251
Lowest practical power, x	68
Highest practical power, x	950
Aperture ratio	f/8
Resolution threshold, arcseconds	0.28
Limiting stellar magnitude	15.5
Focusing	by moving the main mirror with a possibility of blocking
Optics features	secondary mirror surface curvature is individually adjusted to the main mirror
Eyepiece barrel diameter, in	2, 1.25
Finderscope	optical, 8x50 with reticle
Focuser	Crayford, 2-speed (1:7), backlash-free
Tripod	steel
Tripod weight, kg	37
Telescope control	autoguide
Mount	alt-azimuth, fork
Telescope installation platform	alt-azimuth
Setting and positioning system	LightSwitch
GPS receiver	integrated
Bearings	four bearings of 80mm along the declination axis (2 in each half-fork) and 2 bearings of 100 and 150mm along the right ascension axis
Slew rate	from 2-daily to 8 degrees per second (8 speeds)
Tracking rate	sidereal, Lunar, customizable (2000 gradations)
Pointing accuracy	1 arcsecond
Speed selection	automatic (guiding), manual (if position is corrected)
Periodic error correction (PEC)	✓
Automatic horizontal alignment	✓
Automatic magnetic pole search	✓
Reference stars	✓
Ports	RS-232, ports for AutoStar remote control, StarLock system, AUX (universal port for connecting Meade accessories), 12V accessory power slot
Autoguider	✓
Hand controller	Autostar II
Objects database	144,000
Update via Internet	for catalogues of artificial Earth satellites, asteroids, comets
Ability to connect additional equipment	yes
Power supply	220V network adapter, 12V
User level	experienced users, professionals