Meade ACF-SC 203/2000 8" UHTC LX200 GoTo Telescope

Meade ACF-SC Telescopes:

The majority of prominent telescopes worldwide, such as NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, rely on the Ritchey-Chrétien design. Now, the technology once reserved for professionals is accessible to you. Meade introduces the Advanced Coma-Free System, boasting power and precision within the grasp of ambitious amateur astronomers, astrophotographers, and CCD photographers alike. This innovative system delivers impeccably sharp star images rivaling those from professional observatories across the entire field of view. The secret lies in its name - the complete absence of coma, an optical aberration that distorts starlight into comet-like tails outside the central image. Whether for observation or photography, Meade's ACF Cassegrain optics outshine conventional mass-produced telescopes, offering fantastic image quality previously exclusive to Ritchey Chrétien telescopes and other costly systems.

The Meade LX200 Mount:

This stable, high-performance GoTo mount simplifies celestial navigation for both novices and seasoned observers, as well as photographers. Equipped with a Sony GPS receiver featuring Level North Technology (LNT), it facilitates rapid and accurate alignment by automatically acquiring precise time, date, and location. The AutoStar II software grants access to about 145,000 celestial objects, allowing you to explore planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae, and comets at the press of a button. Not familiar with the night sky? Let the pre-programmed 'Tonight's Best' tour guide you to the most rewarding objects effortlessly. Astronomy has never been more accessible.

The mount is available with either a tripod or steel pier, ensuring adaptability to your intended use and personal preference.

Included in the delivery:

• Heavy-duty LX200 mount with 102mm taper bearings
• 146mm LX worm gears on both axes
• Multifunction port with two RS-232 interfaces
• Manual and electrical control functions on both axes
• AutoStar II handbox with 3.5MB flash memory and digital display
• 9-speed, programmable Smart Drive on both axes
• GoTo function with over 144,000 selectable objects
• AutoStar software suite
• instruction manual
• Included Accessories: 1.25'' Eyepieces: PL 26mm S4000, Finder Scope: 8x50, Deviating Optics: 1.25", 90° Star Diagonal, Software: AutostarSuite

Specifications:

Optics:

Type: Reflector

Build Type: ACF-Cassegrain

Aperture (mm): 203

Focal Length (mm): 2000

Aperture Ratio (f/): 9.9

Resolving Capacity: 0.57

Limit Value (mag): 13.3

Light Gathering Capacity: 840

Max. Useful Magnification: 410

Coating: UHTC

Tube Construction: Full tube

Reflector:

Primary Mirror - Diameter (mm): 209.6

Correction Plate - Material: Float glass

Primary Mirror - Material: Pyrex glass

Secondary Mirror Material: Pyrex glass

Focuser:

Connection to Eyepiece: 2"

Mount:

Mounting Type: Azimuthal

GoTo Control: Yes

Tracking Speed: 128 - 64 - 16 - 8 - 2 - 1 down to 0.01 in 0.01x steps, 8 to 1 in 0.1°/s steps

Power Supply: 12V

Power Consumption (mA): 2500

Build Type: LX200

Encoder: No

Database: 147,541

Software: AutoStar II

GPS: Yes

Precision: 1

Alignment Method: AutoAlign, 2-star

GoTo Language: English

Tripod:

Type: Tripod

Height (cm): 76-112

Material: Steel

General:

Total Weight (kg): 43

Series: LX200

Special Recommendation: Yes

Area of Application:

Moon & Planets: Yes

Nebulae & Galaxies: Yes

Nature Observation: Yes

Astrophotography: Yes

Sun: Not recommended (Only with appropriate Sun filter)

Recommended For:

Beginners: Not recommended

Advanced: Yes

Observatories: No