Meade ACF SC 305/3048 UHTC LX90 GoTo Telescope (without tripod)

The LX90 mount:

Delve into the celestial wonders with unprecedented ease using the LX90 mount, requiring no prior acquaintance with the night sky. Setting it up is a breeze; simply confirm a pre-positioned reference star suggested by the mount. Embracing the principles of large professional observatories, it comes pre-loaded with data for over 30,000 celestial objects, including DSOs, Messier, Caldwell, IC, NGC catalogues, stars, planets, the Moon, asteroids, comets, and satellites. The AutoStar handbox facilitates swift, precise, and silent slewing to your desired targets, offering nine selectable positioning speeds. With the AutoStar handbox, updates are a click away via the Internet, ensuring accuracy and keeping your LX90 up-to-date.

Each axis features a motorized, 125mm diameter worm-drive, ensuring meticulous tracking even during prolonged astrophotography sessions. The computer-optimized double fork mount ensures remarkable stability, irrespective of the OTA's orientation, and is exceptionally lightweight. The adjustable Meade tripod guarantees an almost vibration-free setup, contributing significantly to the system's overall performance. Opt for altazimuth or equatorial setup as per your preference. The AutoStar software suite enables external computer control, and an autoguider port is available optionally. Power the operation using 12V batteries, a car battery, or plug-in power supply.

This telescope, equipped with Schmidt-Cassegrain optics, offers versatility for all applications. Whether observing planets, distant nebulae, or galaxies, whether visually or photographically, the SC telescope delivers exceptional performance.

The compact optics minimize leverage stress on the mount and ensure portability. Internal focusing, adjustable even with astrophotographic accessories attached, simplifies the focusing process.

SC telescopes feature a spherical primary mirror, traditionally considered a drawback. However, a special correction plate developed by Bernhard Schmidt corrects this flaw, producing sharp images devoid of spherical aberration. Additionally, the OTA's closed-off design protects the main mirror from contamination and prevents air turbulence.

Advanced Coma-free Optics (ACF) eliminate typical mirror aberrations, delivering point-shaped stars across the image field, ideal for astrophotography. Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) on the front correction plate enhance light transmission by up to 15%, resulting in brighter star clusters, finer nebular details, and more planetary surface detail.

The LX90 comes with the AudioStar handheld control, boasting a database of 30,000 astronomical objects. Align to the night sky and let AudioStar guide you, supplemented by guided tours, position display, and PC connectivity. The built-in Astronomer Inside technology offers over four hours of English audio commentary about objects in the field of view.

Included with Delivery:

• AutoStar handbox with software
• GoTo function with 30,223 objects
• Built-in battery compartment
• Included Accessories: 1.25'' Eyepieces (26mm), Finder Scope (8x50), 1.25" 90° Star Diagonal

SPECIFICATIONS:

Optics Type: Reflector

Build Type: ACF-Cassegrain

Aperture: 305mm

Focal Length: 3048mm

Aperture Ratio: f/10

Resolving Capacity: 0.45

Limit Value (mag): 14.2

Light Gathering Capacity: 1900

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: 27kg

Recommended for: Beginners and Advanced Users