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Product Description
Meade 12" f/8 ACF Optical Tube Assembly #1208-80-01 with the Losmandy-style dovetail. The bare essentials for an unbeatable price.
We've heard your requests, and we listened. That's why we're proud to offer the f/8 OTA without the accessories for an ultra-low cost.
Building on Meade's award-winning Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optics, the 12" OTA employs a fast f/8 optical system with high-contrast baffling that ensures crisp, pinpoint imaging to the very edge of the field. Features an internal zero image shift Crayford-style focusing system with a two-speed 7:1 reduction control that provides smooth, precise focusing at any magnification. Also features Meade's Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) for maximum brightness and contrast, an oversized low-expansion primary mirror for extra aperture and to prevent thermal expansion of the mirror, and diffraction-limited optics.
Includes precision machined Losmandy-style dovetail rail mated to the tube with wide-stance radius blocks for rock-steady mounting, and front and rear dust covers. Focal length is 2438mm. OTA weight is 41 lbs.
Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for two years from date of purchase. This warranty is provided by Meade for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact Meade at 800-626-3233.
What can I see with a Meade 12" F/8 ACF OTA W/UHTC (1208-80-01)?
Here are some simulated views of common objects. Results with your telescope will vary with viewing conditions, obrits, equipment and more.
Jupiter with
25mm Eyepiece - 98x Magnification
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Jupiter with
10mm Eyepiece - 244x Magnification
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Jupiter with
5mm Eyepiece - 488x Magnification
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Moon with 25mm Eyepiece
98x Magnification
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Moon with 10mm Eyepiece
244x Magnification
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Moon with 5mm Eyepiece
488x Magnification
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Andromeda with 36mm Eyepiece
68x Magnification
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Andromeda with 25mm Eyepiece
98x Magnification
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Andromeda with 10mm Eyepiece
244x Magnification
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Specifications
| Best for viewing |
Fainter deep sky |
| Best for imaging | Solar, lunar, planetary & Messier objects |
| Astro-imaging capability | Lunar, planetary & long exposure |
| User Level | Advanced |
| Optical design |
Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) |
| Optical diameter | 305mm |
| Focal Length | 2438mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/8.0 |
| Resolving Power | 0.38arc*sec |
| Lowest useful magnification | 44x |
| Highest useful magnification | 300x |
| Highest theoretical magnification | 610x |
| Limiting stellar magnitude | 15.2 |
| Optical quality | Diffraction limited |
| Finder scope | None |
| Focuser | Internal |
| Mount type | Optical Tube without Mount |
| Tube material | Aluminum |
| Weight, optical tube | 41.0 lbs. |
| Additional included accessories | Losmandy style dovetail bar |
| Other features | Ultra High Transmission Coatings (UHTC), Internal zero-shift Crayford style focuser |
| Warranty | Two year |
