Meade ACF-SC 304/2438 UHTC OTA Telescope

Meade ACF-SC Telescopes:

Join the league of professional astronomers with Meade's ACF-SC telescopes, bringing the cutting-edge technology of Ritchey-Chrétien systems within reach of ambitious amateurs, astrophotographers, and CCD enthusiasts. Delivering unparalleled precision and power, these telescopes ensure razor-sharp star images across the entire field of view, mirroring the quality found in professional observatories like NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.

The hallmark of the ACF system is its elimination of coma, a common optical aberration that distorts starlight into comet-like tails. This advanced design guarantees point-shaped stars with no elongation, even at the image field's edge, setting a new standard in optical performance. With superior image quality comparable to expensive Ritchey-Chrétien telescopes, Meade's ACF optics redefine what's achievable for amateur astronomers.

Key Features:

Advanced Coma-free Optics (ACF): Meade's revolutionary optical design eradicates typical aberrations, ensuring pinpoint star images with no comet-like distortions. Ideal for astrophotography, ACF optics offer a flat image field and unparalleled performance.

Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC): Enhanced multi-layer coatings on the front correction plate boost light transmission by up to 15%, resulting in brighter star clusters, finer nebula details, and enhanced planetary surface features.

Zero Image Shift Micro-Focuser: Achieve precise focusing without any image shift, thanks to the innovative micro-focuser with a 1:7 fine focusing ratio. Even models with larger apertures maintain focus integrity, providing effortless adjustment for optimal viewing.

Included Accessories:

• Deviating Optics: No
• Prism Rail: Losmandy-Style
• Finder Scope: Without
• Dew Shield: No
• Finder Base: Meade/Explore Scientific T-Profil

Specifications:

Optics:

Type: Reflector

Aperture (mm): 304

Focal Length (mm): 2438

Aperture Ratio (f/): 8

Resolving Capacity: 0.38

Limit Value (mag): 14.2

Light Gathering Capacity: 1890

Tube Weight (kg): 18

Tube Construction: Full tube

Coating: UHTC

Focuser:

Type: Crayford

Connection to Eyepiece: 2

Gear Reduction: 1:7 fine focusing

Mount:

Mounting Type: No mount (OTA)

GoTo Control: No

General:

Series: OTA

Area of Application: Moon & Planets, Nebulae & Galaxies, Astrophotography

Sun: No (Only with appropriate Sun filter)

Recommended for: Advanced users, Observatories

Experience the universe in unparalleled detail and clarity with Meade's ACF-SC telescopes, setting a new standard for amateur astronomy and astrophotography.