Meade ACF-SC 152/1524 UHTC OTA Telescope

Meade ACF-SC Telescopes:

Most of the world's significant telescopes, like NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, utilize the Ritchey-Chrétien design. Now, the cutting-edge technology once exclusive to the pros is accessible to ambitious amateur astronomers, astrophotographers, and CCD photographers through Meade's Advanced Coma-Free System. Offering powerful and precise optics, it delivers impeccably sharp star images rivaling those from professional observatories across the entire field of view. The key to the coma-free system lies in its name - the complete absence of coma, an optical aberration that distorts starlight, creating comet-like tails outside the central image. Whether for observation or photography, Meade's ACF Cassegrain optics outpace conventional mass-produced telescopes, providing exceptional image quality previously only achievable with expensive Ritchey-Chrétien telescopes and other high-end systems.

Advanced Coma-Free Optics (ACF): Meade's ACF optical design eradicates the typical aberrations found in all mirror optics. With ACF, stars maintain their point-like appearance right to the edge of the image field, devoid of elongated comet-like distortions. The image field is notably flatter compared to classic Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes, showcasing its prowess in astrophotography.

Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC): A special multi-layer coating on the front correction plate enhances light transmission by up to 15%. This translates to brighter star clusters, finer details in nebulae, and increased surface detail on planets.

Included Accessories:

• 1.25'' Eyepieces: 26mm
• Finder Scope: Red dot finder
• Deviating Optics: 1.25", 90° Star Diagonal
• Eyepiece Adaptor: 1.25"-SC
• Prism Rail: Vixen-Style

Specifications:

Optics:

Type: Reflector

Build Type: ACF-Cassegrain

Aperture (mm): 152

Focal Length (mm): 1524

Aperture Ratio (f/): 10

Resolving Capacity: 0.91

Limit Value (mag): 12.7

Light Gathering Capacity: 470

Max. Useful Magnification: 304

Tube Weight (kg): 4.2

Tube Diameter (mm): 216

Tube Length (mm): 460

Carrying Length (mm): 419

Coating: UHTC

Stray Light Baffles in OTA: Yes

Tube Construction: Full tube

Reflector:

Primary Mirror - Diameter (mm): 152

Primary Mirror - Material: Borosilicate glass

Corrector Plate Coatings: UHTC

Main Mirror Construction: Spherical

Secondary Mirror Design: Hyperbolic

Ventilation for Central Mirror: No

Focuser:

Build Type: Internal

Connection to Eyepiece: 1.25"

Connecting Threaded Socket (Camera-Side): SC

Gear Reduction: Without

Mount:

Build Type: OTA

Mounting Type: No mount

General:

Series: OTA

Total Weight (kg): 4.8

Area of Application:

Astrophotography: Yes

Moon & Planets: Yes

Nature Observation: No

Nebulae & Galaxies: Yes

Sun: No (Only with appropriate Sun filter)

Recommended For:

Beginners: No

Advanced: Yes

Observatories: No