Meade LX85 6" Reflector OTA
Newtonian reflector. Objective lens diameter: 150mm. Focal length: 750mm
Reflector
Optical design
150
Aperture – the diameter of the light-collecting lens or mirror that the telescope uses to collect light
750
Focal length – the distance from the primary lens or mirror to the point at which the light is focused
Availability
Product ID | 75620 |
Brand | Meade Instruments Corp. |
Warranty | 2 years |
EAN | 0709942999204 |
Package size (LxWxH) | 30x88x32 cm |
Shipping Weight | 8.301 kg |
Description
The LX85 Series 6" Reflector has a Newtonian reflector with parabolic primary mirror optical design and features a 6" (150mm) aperture, 750mm focal length, and f/5 focal ratio. This f/5 optical system provides spectacular wide-field images for the discriminating deep-sky observer and astrophotographer. Equipped with a 2" rack & pinion focuser and aluminum with SiO2 optical coatings. 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 11.38lbs (5.2kg) and has dimensions of 18.75x70cm.
Features:
- 150mm (6") reflector
- 750mm focal length
- f/5 focal ratio
- 9.7mm & 26mm Plössl (1.25") eyepieces included
- 8x50 optical viewfinder with crosshair
Specifications
Product ID | 75620 |
Brand | Meade Instruments Corp. |
Warranty | 2 years |
EAN | 0709942999204 |
Package size (LxWxH) | 30x88x32 cm |
Shipping Weight | 8.301 kg |
Optical design | reflector |
Optical scheme | Newtonian |
Optics coating | aluminum with a protective layer of fused quartz |
Primary mirror diameter (aperture), mm | 150 |
Lens (mirror) shape | parabolic |
Focal length, mm | 750 |
Aperture ratio | f/5 |
Eyepieces | SUPER Plössl 9.7mm, SUPER Plössl 26mm |
Finderscope | 8x50 Optical with Crosshair |
Focuser | 2", rack & pinion |
Optical tube mounting mode | dovetail plate (Vixen standard) |
User level | beginners, experienced users |
Observed object | deep-sky objects |
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