Meade LX85 5" Refractor OTA
Achromatic refractor. Objective lens diameter: 120mm. Focal length: 700mm
Refractor
Optical design
120
Aperture – the diameter of the light-collecting lens or mirror that the telescope uses to collect light
700
Focal length – the distance from the primary lens or mirror to the point at which the light is focused
Availability
| Product ID | 75619 |
| Brand | Meade Instruments Corp. |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| EAN | 0709942999198 |
| Package size (LxWxH) | 22x81x31 cm |
| Shipping Weight | 7.711 kg |
Description
The LX85 Series 5" Refractor has an achromat refractor design with a high-quality air-space objective lens producing high resolution and incredible contrast for lunar, planetary, and deep-sky observations. Features a 4.72" (120mm) aperture, 700mm focal length, and f/5.8 focal ratio. Equipped with multi-coated optical coatings and a 2" rack & pinion focuser. Includes (2) 1.25" Plössl eyepieces (9.7mm & 26mm) and a viewfinder (8x50 optical with crosshair) along with a Vixen-style dovetail. With included accessories, the OTA weighs 10.93lbs (4.97kg) and has dimensions of 14.8x79cm.
Features:
- 120mm (4.72") refractor
- 700mm focal length
- f/5.8 focal ratio
- 9.7mm & 26mm Super Plössl (1.25") eyepieces included
- 8x50 optical viewfinder with crosshair
Specifications
| Product ID | 75619 |
| Brand | Meade Instruments Corp. |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| EAN | 0709942999198 |
| Package size (LxWxH) | 22x81x31 cm |
| Shipping Weight | 7.711 kg |
| Optical design | refractor |
| Optical scheme | achromat |
| Optics coating | multi-coated |
| Objective lens diameter (aperture), mm | 120 |
| Focal length, mm | 700 |
| Aperture ratio | f/5.8 |
| Eyepieces | SUPER Plössl 26mm, SUPER Plössl 9.7mm |
| Eyepiece barrel diameter, in | 1.25 |
| Finderscope | 8x50 Optical with Crosshair |
| Focuser | 2", rack & pinion |
| Additional | 90 º diagonal mirror (2") ; 2"–1.25" adapter, dew shield |
| Optical tube mounting mode | dovetail plate (Vixen standard) |
| User level | beginners, experienced users |
| Observed object | planets of the Solar System, terrestrial objects |
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