Meade LX90-ACF 8″ F/10 With Standard Field Tripod
Meade SKU: 0810-90-03 | Helix SKU: ME08109003
Overview
The patented Meade Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optical design offers the coma-free pinpoint star images and flatter image fields greatly desired by discerning amateur astronomers, astrophotographers and professional observatories alike. This Meade 8-inch telescope also reduces the astigmatism and eliminates the diffraction spikes found in classical Ritchey-Chrétien designs. No competing Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope can make those claims.
The Meade LX90-ACF 8″ has an 8” diameter f/10 ACF optical system (focal length 2000mm) and Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) for maximum image brightness and contrast. This Meade 8-inch telescope’s electronics include the advanced Meade AudioStar™ computer system with over 30,000 object library, multiple guided tours, High Precision Pointing capability, and Meade SmartDrive with Permanent Periodic Error Correction.
Precise and quick star alignment is done near effortlessly on this Meade 8-inch telescope with an incorporated 16 channel genuine Sony GPS receiver. The AudioStar™ is flash-updatable via free downloads at Meade (optional cable required).
All LX90 models feature the solid and stable LX90 aluminum double fork mount, with fast slew speed adjustable from 1 to 7 degrees per second. Fine slewing and photographic guiding speeds can be adjusted from .01x to 1x sidereal in one one-hundredth increments. The mount and all electronics are internally powered by 8 (user supplied) C-cell batteries which will typically operate the telescope for a generous 60 hours (optional Meade Universal AC adapter also available). The mount also has mechanical locks in both axis allowing adjustment even without power.
The Meade LX90-ACF 8″ comes fully equipped with a heavy duty height adjustable Meade Field Tripod, 1.25″ diagonal mirror, Series 4000 26mm 5-Element Plössl eyepiece, and Meade AutoStar® Suite Astronomer Edition Software for PC and an 8×50 optical viewfinder with quick release bracket. Scope weight is 33 pounds with 19 pound tripod. Ships in 2 boxes.
Meade 8-inch telescope carries full one year Meade factory limited warranty.
Specifications
Series | LX90 Telescopes |
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Warranty | 1 Year |
Experience Level | Intermediate |
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 |
Viewfinder | 8x50mm with cross-hair reticle |
Eyepiece(s) | 26mm Series 4000™ Super Plössl |
Focuser Mechanism | Single Speed Focuser |
Diagonal | 1.25″ diagonal mirror |
Hand Controller | AudioStar™ |
Object Database | 30,000 objects |
Pointing Precision (High-Precision Mode) | 1.5 arc-minute (+/-) |
Periodic Error Correction | Polar mode only (RA) |
Slow Motion Controls | Electronic |
Slew Speeds | RA and Dec:1x, 2x, 8x, 16x, 64x, 128x sidereal and 1.5°/sec., 3°/sec., 6.5°/sec. |
Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Lunar, or custom-selected from 2000 incremental rates |
Control Panel | 12v Power port, On/Off Switch, Handbox port, 2x Aux ports |
Tripod | Standard Field Tripod |
Power Source | (Optional) 12v DC, 5 amp power supply |
Batteries (User-Supplied) | 8 x C cells |
GPS Receiver | Yes |
Electronic Focuser | Optional |
Smart Drive™ | Yes |
Astronomer Inside™ | Yes |
Anti-vibration Pads | Optional |
Wedge | Optional |
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