Meade Mount LX85 GoTo

The LX85 mount is meticulously crafted with astrophotography in focus. Equipped with robust servomotors and Meade Smart Drive technology, it impeccably tracks the celestial rotation, ensuring precise alignment for extended exposure times—eliminating the need for meridian flips!

Lightweight and portable, the LX85 is perfect for garden setups or remote observing sites under exceptionally dark skies. Its AudioStar GoTo control swiftly positions and tracks desired celestial objects, making it beginner-friendly. The mount supports autoguider connection for enhanced tracking precision.

Compatible with standard telescope specifications, the LX85 can accommodate most commercial telescopes up to 15kg. Meade offers a diverse selection of optics suitable for various astronomical pursuits—from budget-friendly Newtonian scopes to high-quality apochromats for discerning astrophotographers.

The AudioStar handheld controller boasts a vast database of 30,000 celestial objects, enabling precise alignment and tracking. Plus, its built-in speaker features Astronomer Inside technology, providing insightful audio commentary on observed objects.

Meade Smart Drive technology ensures precise tracking by compensating for periodic errors, enhancing long-exposure imaging. Please note, this mount does not include a power cable.

SPECIFICATIONS

Capacity

Max. additional load capacity: 15 kg

Motor type: Servomotors

Mounting saddle: Vixen-Style

Cable-guide: External

Counterweight(s): 1 x 4kg

Input voltage: 12V

Amperage: 5A

Weight of mount head only: 4.9 kg

Diameter of counterweight bar: 20 mm

Drive type: Worm wheel

Special features

PEC correction

Meade Smart Drive

Autoguider interface: Yes

Level: Yes

GoTo system: Yes

Equipment

Tripod: Tripod

Accessory plate: Yes

Cigarette lighter socket: No

Pole finder: No

Other contents: Cigarette lighter, electric cable

Tripod

Tripod leg diameter: 45 mm

Tripod material: Aluminum

Tripod weight: 5.6 kg

Max. tripod height: 1105 cm

Min. tripod height: 800 cm

General

Series: LX85

Total weight: 15 kg

Type: Mount

Build type: Equatorial

Area of application

Useful for photographs: Yes

GoTo control

Database: 30,000

Software: AudioStar

GoTo Language: English

WiFi: No

GPS: No

Interfaces: Autoguider & AUX

Polar Alignment: Easy Polar Alignment