Meade ACF SC 203/2000 UHTC LX90 GoTo Telescope

The LX90 mount:

Embark on celestial exploration with ease using the LX90 mount—no prior knowledge of the night sky required. Simply set it up and you're ready to go. Confirm a pre-positioned reference star suggested by the mount, and you're off to explore over 30,000 celestial objects. The AutoStar handbox includes data for 13,235 DSOs, complete Messier, Caldwell, IC, and NGC catalogs, stars, planets, the Moon, asteroids, comets, and artificial satellites. The GoTo function swiftly slews to your desired object at nine selectable speeds, ensuring precise, quiet, and reliable tracking. Updates are conveniently available via the Internet, ensuring accuracy and keeping your LX90 up to date.

With motorized, 125mm diameter worm-drives on each axis, the LX90 ensures precise tracking for long-exposure astrophotography. The computer-optimized double fork mount provides stability and is remarkably lightweight. The adjustable Meade tripod minimizes vibrations, enhancing overall performance. Select between altazimuth or equatorial setup. The AutoStar software suite enables control from an external computer, and an autoguider port is available as an option. Power the operation with 12V batteries, a car battery, or plug-in power supply.

Optics: This telescope, with Schmidt-Cassegrain optics, offers versatile performance. Suitable for observing planets, nebulae, and galaxies, it's adaptable for visual and photographic applications. Compact optics reduce leverage stress and ensure easy transport. Focusing is effortless, even with astrophotographic accessories attached.

Advanced Coma-Free Optics (ACF): Eliminates typical mirror aberrations, providing point-shaped stars throughout the image field. ACF optical systems excel in astrophotography, displaying flat image fields.

Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC): Special multi-layer coatings on the front correction plate boost light transmission by up to 15%, enhancing brightness and detail.

The LX90 comes with an AudioStar handheld controller featuring a database of 30,000 astronomical objects. Align to the night sky and let AudioStar guide you to your chosen objects. The built-in Astronomer Inside technology offers over four hours of audio commentary, enriching your stargazing experience.

Included Accessories: 1.25'' Eyepiece (26mm), Finder Scope (8x50), 1.25" 90° Star Diagonal

SPECIFICATIONS:

Optics Type: Reflector

Build Type: ACF-Cassegrain

Aperture: 203mm

Focal Length: 2000mm

Aperture Ratio: f/10

Resolving Capacity: 0.68

Limit Value (mag): 13.3

Light Gathering Capacity: 840

Tube Material: Aluminium

Coating: UHTC

Tube Construction: Full tube

Main Mirror Construction: Spherical

Secondary Mirror Design: Hyperbolic

Correction Plate Coatings: MgF2

Ventilation for Central Mirror: No

Primary Mirror Material: Pyrex glass

Secondary Mirror Material: Pyrex glass

Correction Plate Material: Float glass

Aluminising: Aluminium

Focuser Type: Internal

Mount Type: LX90

Mounting Type: Azimuthal

Motors: Stepper motors

GoTo Control: Yes

Power Supply: 12V

Battery Compartment: Yes

Battery Life: 60 hours

GoTo Control GPS: Yes

GoTo Language: English

Database: 30,000

PEC Correction: Polar mode only (RA)

Precision: 1.5

Interfaces: Autoguider & AUX

Alignment Method: Easy Align

Hand Controller: AudioStar

Total Weight: 15kg

Recommended for: Beginners and Advanced Users