Meade ACF-SC 355/3550 14" UHTC LX200 GoTo Telescope

Meade ACF-SC Telescopes:

Joining the ranks of elite observatories, Meade's groundbreaking Advanced Coma-Free System (ACF) brings professional-level optics within reach of amateur astronomers, astrophotographers, and CCD enthusiasts alike. Say goodbye to coma aberrations that distort starlight, thanks to ACF technology, which delivers razor-sharp star images across the entire field of view. This revolutionary optical design, absent in conventional telescopes, was previously exclusive to high-end systems like Ritchey-Chrétien telescopes. Now, with Meade's ACF Cassegrain optics, experience unparalleled image quality that rivals even the most exotic telescopes at a fraction of the cost.

The Meade LX200 Mount:

Unlock the cosmos with effortless precision using the Meade LX200 mount. Whether you're a novice stargazer or seasoned observer, navigating the night sky has never been simpler. Equipped with Sony's GPS receiver featuring Level North Technology (LNT), this stable and high-performance GoTo mount offers rapid and accurate alignment. With the AutoStar II software's vast database of over 145,000 celestial objects, explore planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae, and comets with the touch of a button. Not sure where to start? Let the pre-programmed 'Tonight's Best' tour guide you to the most captivating sights, making astronomy a hassle-free delight.

Customize your setup with the LX200 mount, available with either a tripod or steel pier, catering to your specific needs and preferences.

Included in the package:

• 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 of 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

Specifications:

Optics:

Type: Reflector, ACF-Cassegrain

Aperture (mm): 355, Focal length (mm): 3550, Aperture ratio (f/): 10

Resolving capacity: 0.32, Limit value (mag): 14.6, Light gathering capacity: 2570

Coating: UHTC, Tube construction: Full tube

Reflector:

Primary mirror - Diameter (mm): 365, 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

Encoderno, GoTo control: Database: 147,541, Software: AutoStar II

GPS: Yes, Precision: 1, Alignment method: AutoAlign, 2-star

GoTo Language: English

Tripod:

Type: Tripod, Height (cm): 100-127, Material: Steel

Software: AutostarSuite

General:

Total weight (kg): 80, 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: No, Advanced: Yes, Observatories: Yes