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Newtonian reflector. Objective lens diameter: 200mm. Focal length: 1000mm

Reflector
Optical design
200
Aperture – the diameter of the light-collecting lens (refractors and catadioptric) or mirror (reflectors) that the telescope uses to collect light
1000
Focal length – the distance from the primary lens or mirror to the point at which the light is focused
Availability

Product ID 75621
Brand Meade Instruments Corp.
Warranty 2
EAN 0709942999211
Package size (LxWxH) 41x116x42
Shipping Weight 13.699
Description

The LX85 Series 8" Reflector has a Newtonian reflector with parabolic primary optical design and features a 8" (200mm) aperture, 1000mm focal length, and f/5 focal ratio. This fast 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 18.4lbs (8.4kg) and has dimensions of 9.4x39.8" (24x93.5cm).

Features:

  • 200mm (8") reflector
  • 1000mm focal length
  • f/5 focal ratio
  • 9.7mm & 26mm Plössl (1.25") eyepieces included
  • 8x50 optical viewfinder with crosshair
Specifications
Product ID 75621
Brand Meade Instruments Corp.
Warranty 2
EAN 0709942999211
Package size (LxWxH) 41x116x42
Shipping Weight 13.699
Optical design reflector
Optical scheme Newtonian
Optics coating aluminum with a protective layer of fused quartz
Primary mirror diameter (aperture), mm 200
Lens (mirror) shape parabolic
Focal length, mm 1000
Aperture ratio f/5
Eyepieces SUPER Plössl 9.7mm, SUPER Plössl 26mm
Eyepiece barrel diameter, in 1.25
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