The LX200 Series 8" ACF Telescope features a 8" aperture, 2000mm focal length, and f/10 focal ratio with Dual-Fork Mounting. Equipped with Ultra High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) and a resolving power of 0.456 arc-seconds for the improvement of brighter star clusters, more fine detail in nebulae, and greater surface features on planets. Includes a Series 4000 26mm Super Plossl eyepiece (77x), viewfinder (8x50 optical with crosshair), and 1.25" Diagonal Mirror. OTA Dimensions: 9"¸ x 17" L. Assembled Telescope Weight: 46.0 lbs.
Description
The LX200 features AutoStar® II computer system with 145,000 object-library, multiple guided tours, High Precision Pointing capability with sub arc-minute pointing accuracy, and Meade SmartDrive with Permanent Periodic Error Correction.
Precise and quick star alignment is done near effortlessly with Meade's level north technology alignment system incorporating a 16-channel GPS receiver. Drive base of the telescope has multiple input/output ports including an RS-232 PC interface and jacks for a CCD Autoguider (user-supplied) and illuminated reticle.
Mechanically loaded as well, all LX200 models feature a primary mirror locking mechanism, which effectively prevents movement of the primary mirror during long-exposure astrophotography or observing. Turn the lock knob located just above the telescopes main focus knob and the progressive-tension primary lock completely cancels any residual image shift due to mirror movement during visual, photographic, or imaging applications.
All LX200 ACF models feature the DC-servo driven, super heavy-duty dual-fork mount - the strongest and most rigid mount in its class. Fast slew speeds are from 1 to 8-degrees per second, and can be user selected at 0.1-degree per second increments, while fine slewing and photographic guiding speeds can be adjusted from .01x to 1x sidereal in one one-hundredth increments. Mount and electronics are internally powered by 8 C-cell (user-supplied) batteries which will typically operate the telescope for around 20 hours (optional Meade Universal AC Adapter also available). The mount also has mechanical locks and slow motion manual controls in both axis if no power is available.
Meade's LX200 is the most widely used, research-grade telescope system. And now, you can have one too.
Product carries full one year Meade factory limited warranty.
Quick Overview
- 8" Advanced Coma-Free (ACF)
- 2000mm (f/10) Focal Length
- Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC)
- Features AutoStar® II: 145,000 Object-Database
- Built-In GPS
- Series 4000 26mm Super Plossl Eyepiece INCLUDED
- 8X50 Optical Viewfinder with Crosshair INCLUDED
Specifications
| Series |
LX200 Telescopes |
| Warranty |
1 Year |
| Experience Level |
Intermediate, Advanced |
| Activity |
Astroimaging, Observing |
| Type |
Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) |
| Clear Aperture |
8" |
| Optical Design |
Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) |
| Optical Coatings |
UHTC |
| Focal Length |
2,000mm |
| Focal Ratio |
f/10 |
| Resolving Power (Dawes' Limit) |
0.570 arc-seconds |
| Oversized Primary Mirror |
Yes |
| Mirror Lock |
Yes |
| Viewfinder |
8x50mm with cross-hair reticle |
| Eyepiece(s) |
26mm Series 4000 Super Plossl |
| Focuser Mechanism |
Single Speed Focuser |
| Diagonal |
1.25" diagonal mirror |
| Hand Controller |
AutoStar® II |
| Object Database |
145,000 objects |
| Pointing Precision (High-Precision Mode) |
1 arc-minute (+/-) |
| Periodic Error Correction |
Both Axes |
| Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC) |
Yes |
| Typical Guiding Performance with StarLock |
< 1 arc-second |
| Slow Motion Controls |
Mechanical & Electronic |
| Slew Speeds |
RA and Dec: 0.01x to1.0x sidereal, variable in 0.01x increments; 2x, 8x, 16x, 64x, 128x sidereal; 1°/sec. to 2°/sec., variable in 0.1° increments. |
| Tracking Rates |
Sidereal, Lunar, or custom-selected from 2000 incremental rates |
| Control Panel |
12v DC in, 12v DC out, Power, Focuser, Reticle, Handbox port, 2x computer connection ports (RS232), 1 Aux guide port |
| Power Source |
(Optional) 12v DC, 5 amp Meade Universal Power Supply |
| Batteries (User-Supplied) |
8 x C cells |
| GPS Receiver |
Yes |
| True Level & North Sensors (LNT) |
Yes |
| Time Chip |
Yes |
| Electronic Focuser |
Optional |
| Smart Mount |
Yes |
| Smart Drive |
Yes |
