Meade 8" LX90ACF f/10 Advanced Coma-Free Telescope With Lots Of Extras

Meade 8" LX90ACF f/10 Telescope with Lots of Extras More than $4000 worth in Telescope and Eyepieces - 8" f/10 Advanced Coma Free Optics - 2032mm focal length - Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) - Features AudioStar: 30,000+ Object-Database and built-in GPS - Includes Series 4000 26mm Super Plössl eyepiece, 8X50 finderscope, 1.25" mirror diagonal, and Standard Field Tripod with dual-fork mount - Internally powered via 8x C-cell batteries (not included) to operate the telescope up to 60 hours Product Details The Meade 8" LX90 ACF telescope # 0810-90-03 is an extremely versatile, high-resolution Go-To telescope, in a very compact form given the large aperture. With pushbutton controls, automatic locating and tracking of celestial objects, and a wealth of object data at your fingertips in the AudioStar controller, the LX90 will provide hours of enjoyment under the night sky. Both visual astronomers and astrophotographers alike will appreciate the quality and capability of this powerful telescope. Features an 8" aperture, 2032mm focal length, and f/10 focal ratio with Dual-Fork Mounting. Equipped with Ultra High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) and a resolving power of 0.456 arc-seconds for the improvement of brighter star clusters, more fine detail in nebulae, and greater surface features on planets. Includes a Series 4000 26mm Super Plössl eyepiece (96x), viewfinder (8x50 optical with crosshair), 1.25" Diagonal Mirror, and Standard Field Tripod. OTA and Mount Weight: 28 lbs. OTA Dimensions/Mount Dimensions: 25.5" x 14" x 19". Tripod Weight: 19 lbs. Tripod Dimension: 30" to 44" Variable. Designed and Manufactured in North America. The patented Meade Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optical design offers coma-free pinpoint star images and flatter image fields greatly desired by discerning amateur astronomers, astrophotographers and professional observatories alike. This ACF system also reduces astigmatism and eliminates diffraction spikes. The ACF primary, secondary and corrector plate glass blanks are manufactured in the USA exclusively for Meade. This telescope also features Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC). UHTC are specialized multi-layered coatings that are precisely designed to improve the performance of your telescope's optics. You'll see brighter star clusters, more fine detail in nebulae, and additional surface features on planets. Averaged over the entire visible spectrum, total light transmission to the focus increases by 15%. LX90 electronics include: advanced AudioStar computer system with a 30,000+ object-library, multiple guided tours, High Precision Pointing capability, and SmartDrive with Permanent Periodic Error Correction. Precise and quick star alignment is done near effortlessly with an incorporated 16-channel genuine Sony GPS receiver. Features a solid and stable aluminum double-fork mount with fast slew speed adjustable from 1.5 degrees to 6.5 degrees per second. Mount and electronics are internally powered by (8) x C-cell (user-supplied) batteries, which will typically operate the telescope for a generous 60 hours (optional Meade Universal AC Adapter can be used). With high-quality features and performance, this model is a staple for your astronomy ventures. Make it your time to own "The Legend".

Condition

Used (normal wear)

Model

LX90ACF

Brand

Meade