Meade ACF-SC 355/3550 14" UHTC LX200 GoTo Telescope without Tripod

Meade ACF-SC Telescopes:

The elite technology of Ritchey-Chrétien telescopes, including NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, is now accessible to ambitious amateur astronomers, astrophotographers, and CCD photographers through Meade's Advanced Coma-Free System (ACF). This powerful and precise optical system delivers impeccably sharp star images across the entire field of view, rivaling the quality of professional observatories. By eliminating coma aberrations, which distort starlight, the ACF Cassegrain optics provide unparalleled image quality previously reserved for high-end telescopes, but now available at a fraction of the cost.

The Meade LX200 Mount:

Simplify your stargazing experience with the stable and high-performance Meade LX200 mount, suitable for beginners and seasoned observers alike. Equipped with Sony's GPS receiver featuring Level North Technology (LNT), alignment becomes rapid and accurate, acquiring precise time, date, and location automatically. With the AutoStar II software, access a vast database of over 145,000 celestial objects, including planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae, and comets, all at the touch of a button. Not familiar with the night sky? Let the pre-programmed 'Tonight's Best' tour guide you to the most captivating objects effortlessly. Customize your setup with the option of a tripod or steel pier to suit your 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: 26mm, 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:

Type of build: SC thread, Connection (to eyepiece): 2

Mount:

Mounting type: Azimuthal, GoTo control: Yes, Power supply: 12V

Type of build: Fork arm, GoTo control: Database: 145,000, Software: AutoStar II

GPS: Yes, GoTo Language: English, Precision: 1

General:

Series: LX200

Area of application: Astrophotography, Moon & Planets, Nature Observation, Nebulae & galaxies

Sun: Not recommended (Only with appropriate Sun filter)

Recommended for:

Beginners: No, Advanced: Yes, Observatories: Yes

Miscellaneous:

Battery type: Baby (C, LR14)