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Packing big power into a small package, Meade's short-aperture AR-5 impresses with a classic, light-hungry achromatic optical configuration. Designed to operate at an extremely low focal ratio (f/9), the 5" LXD75 Achromatic Refractor displays very wide, well-corrected fields of view with the convenience and usability of Autostar control and advanced, equatorial mountings. The result is a professional-level – but user-friendly – telescope with brilliant, rich-field imaging of nebulae, galaxies and star clusters that offers remarkably fast speeds for astrophotography or CCD imaging. Includes a powerful 26mm Super Plossl 1.25" eyepiece (29x) that offers a field of view 1.7 degrees across (over three lunar diameters) and has a 5.2mm exit pupil.Features include:New Optical Tube AssemblyThe LXD75 Achromatic Refractors are supplied with an upgraded 8x50 viewfinder and the standard precision all-metal 1.25"/2" O.D. rack & pinion focuser. The refractors also boast improved metal dew shields and heavier duty objective cells. In addition, both AR models have had a system of collimation screws added to the main objective cell.New Design LXD75 Equatorial MountDesigned for high-performance observing and astrophotography, the LXD75 series sets a new standard in its price class for sturdiness, precision operation and smoothness of movement. With the LXD75, Meade engineers have created a virtually backlash free equatorial mount incorporating heavy-duty castings and four high-precision, stainless steel ball bearings in both RA and Dec axes.New Design Heavy-Duty TripodThe heavy-duty, all-metal field tripod uses a locking spreader bar (with three 1.25"/2" eyepiece holders) to lock each leg in place, virtually eliminating flexure. Each leg has two anodized aluminum leg extension locks with an internal brake to eliminate slipping of the internal extending leg. These locks face inward, so that no accidental bumping of the leg locks can occur.Ideal ForAmateur astronomers interested in a moderately priced, large aperture, easy-to-operate telescope. Ideal for wide field viewing, astrophotography and CCD imaging, with high-quality performance for deep space and planetary subjects as well. Not suitable for terrestrial viewing.SpecificationsIncludes 5" f/9 Schmidt-Newtonian optical tube assembly with EMC super multi-coatings; optical tube measures 6.3" in diameter, 41" in length; scope, tripod and one 10-lb. counterweight weigh 49 lbs.; quick attach cradle ring assembly with locks; 8x50 achromatic viewfinder; all-metal rack-and-pinion focuser with eyepiece holders for both 1.25" and 2" eyepieces; Super Plossl 26mm eyepiece. LXD75 equatorial mount with worm gear drives and electric slow-motion controls; micrometric controls; illuminated polar alignment finder with reticle; variable height field tripod with accessory shelf. Autostar dual-axis control system with 9-speed drive controls, 30, |
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See the night sky with razor-sharp clarity and enjoy a level of optical design typically found only in professional observatories. Features:12" aperture2,438mm focal lengthFast f/8 focal ratioPrecision GPS alignmentUHTC lens coatings for maximum image contrast and brightnessNew carbon graphite and Kevlar tubeNew rear and front cell architectureRCX400 drive baseBuilt-in dew heaterIntegrated cooling fanPrecision encoder-measured digital focusingHigh-precision pointing capabilityPrecision electronic optical collimationSmart Drive permanent periodic error correctionComputer optimized internal baffling9 customizable focus position presets for different observersIncludes:Upgraded AutoStar II computer controller with expanded database of 180,000 objectsSeries 5000 24mm 2" Ultra Wide Angle eyepieceMeade #929 2" Diagonal Mirror permits the use of all wide-field 2" O.D. eyepieces New ultra-stable tripodExpanded Database and User MemoryThe RCX400's AutoStar II database has been expanded over the standard library of the LX200GPS scope and features 180,000 objects, including more stars from the Hipparchos/Tycho catalog, the popular "Lunar 100," the PK Catalog of Planetary Nebulae, the Hickson Catalog of Dense Galaxy Clusters and more.Precision Encoder-Measured Digital FocusingWith a laser-aligned primary mirror fixed in position, focusing is performed electronically and digitally by precisely moving the entire front cell in increments as fine as 1/100 of a millimeter. Digital readout of the focus position can be read on the telescope's AutoStar II handbox. Since the process is accomplished without moving the primary mirror, the entire assembly is virtually free from image shift.Precision GPS AlignmentTelescope alignment is accomplished automatically via signals from the Global Positioning System, a satellite system that enables extremely precise communication to the telescope of the observer's latitude, longitude and local time. Integrated True-Level and North electronic sensors in combination with a high-sensitivity Sony GPS receiver located in the left-hand fork arm result in accurate telescope alignment to the sky at the touch of a button.Proprietary UHTC Optical TreatmentThe importance of Meade's proprietary Ultra-high Transmission Coatings becomes apparent when comparing total telescope light transmission, or throughput, caused by the compounding effect of the four optical surfaces. Averaged over the entire visible spectrum, total light transmission to the telescope focus increases by about 15%.New Carbon Graphite and Kevlar TubeThe carbon graphite and Kevlar tube is a unique lightweight, high strength material with ultra-low expansion characteristics that will maintain the spacing between the optics, so that focus settings do not change with outside temperature fluctuations |
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In many locations, water particles suspended in the atmosphere may condense at night and attach themselves to the front surface of the telescope's correcting plate, negatively affecting your images. You can greatly reduce such accumulation by adding a Dew Shield, essentially an extension tube, which attaches to the front-cell of your LX200 telescope. Select the shield appropriate to your LX telescope from the following:#608 – for Meade 7" Maksutov and 8" SCT models#610 – for Meade 10" SCT models #612 – for Meade 12" LX200#614 – for Meade 14" LX200#620 – for Meade 16" LX200 |
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Follow in the steps of Galileo as you explore the Moon, Saturn and Jupiter in detail with a 114mm Equatorial reflector design.910 mm focal ratio f/8Rack and pinion focuserEquatorial mount with slow motion controls for tracking objectsTwo premium 1.25" eyepieces: MA 25mm and MA 9mmRed dot viewfinderAluminum tripod with accessory shelfAstronomical software and instructional DVD1 year warrantyPremium optics ensure a detailed, crisp view full of contrast. With enhanced red dot viewfinder and included software finding your favorite constellation will be quick and easy. |
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View the night sky with this impressive combination of high-quality Meade optics, premium components and ultra-portability.Truss-Tube Dobsonian "go anywhere" constructionOutstanding optics – the diffraction limited options for which Meade is famousNewtonian reflector optical designTakes down and sets up quickly for easy portabilityMeade optical coatings – aluminum with magnesium fluoride overcoat2" Crayford-style machined aluminum focuser with 1.25" adapterFocus tension knob and lock design give complete control over focusBuilt-in primary mirror cooling fanSteel roller bearings for smooth movementsAdvanced four-reticle red dot viewfinderPremium wide angle 2" 26mm eyepiece254mm clear aperture1,270mm focal length and f/5 focal ratioMaximum practical visual power: 600XTotal net assembled weight: 65 lbs.Grand in scale yet easy to transport, this deluxe telescope from Meade gets you closer to the night sky than ever before. |
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An observatory-level telescope for the serious astronomer and astrophotographer, with advanced optics. Features:10" aperture2,032mm focal lengthFast f/8 focal ratioPrecision GPS alignmentUHTC lens coatings for maximum image contrast and brightnessNew carbon graphite and Kevlar tubeNew rear and front cell architectureRCX400 drive baseBuilt-in dew heaterIntegrated cooling fanPrecision encoder-measured digital focusingHigh-precision pointing capabilityPrecision electronic optical collimationSmart Drive permanent periodic error correctionComputer optimized internal baffling9 customizable focus position presets for different observersIncludes:Upgraded AutoStar II computer controller with expanded database of 180,000 objectsSeries 5000 24mm 2" Ultra Wide Angle eyepieceMeade #929 2" Diagonal Mirror permits the use of all wide-field 2" O.D. eyepiecesNew ultra-stable tripodExpanded Database and User MemoryThe RCX400's AutoStar II database has been expanded over the standard library of the LX200GPS scope and features 180,000 objects, including more stars from the Hipparchos/Tycho catalog, the popular "Lunar 100," the PK Catalog of Planetary Nebulae, the Hickson Catalog of Dense Galaxy Clusters and more.Precision Encoder-Measured Digital FocusingWith a laser-aligned primary mirror fixed in position, focusing is performed electronically and digitally by precisely moving the entire front cell in increments as fine as 1/100 of a millimeter. Digital readout of the focus position can be read on the telescope's AutoStar II handbox. Since the process is accomplished without moving the primary mirror, the entire assembly is virtually free from image shift.Precision GPS AlignmentTelescope alignment is accomplished automatically via signals from the Global Positioning System, a satellite system that enables extremely precise communication to the telescope of the observer's latitude, longitude and local time. Integrated True-Level and North electronic sensors in combination with a high-sensitivity Sony GPS receiver located in the left-hand fork arm result in accurate telescope alignment to the sky at the touch of a button.Proprietary UHTC Optical TreatmentThe importance of Meade's proprietary Ultra-high Transmission Coatings becomes apparent when comparing total telescope light transmission, or throughput, caused by the compounding effect of the four optical surfaces. Averaged over the entire visible spectrum, total light transmission to the telescope focus increases by about 15%.New Carbon Graphite and Kevlar TubeThe carbon graphite and Kevlar tube is a unique lightweight, high strength material with ultra-low expansion characteristics that will maintain the spacing between the optics, so that focus settings do not change with outside temperature fluctuations.New Rear and Front Cel |
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Take this oversized scope anywhere. Lightweight aluminum trusses make take down and set up a breeze. Truss-Tube Dobsonian "go anywhere" constructionOutstanding optics – the diffraction limited optics for which Meade is famousNewtonian reflector optical designTakes down and sets up quickly for easy portabilityMeade optical coatings – aluminum with magnesium fluoride overcoat2" Crayford-style machined aluminum focuser with 1.25" adapterFocus tension knob and lock design give complete control over focusBuilt-in primary mirror cooling fanSteel roller bearings for smooth movementsAdvanced four-reticle red dot viewfinderPremium, wide angle 2" 26mm eyepiece203mm clear aperture1,219mm focal length and f/6 focal ratioMaximum practical visual power: 500XTotal net assembled weight: 44 lbs.Grand in scale yet easy to transport, this deluxe telescope from Meade gets you closer to the night sky than ever before. |
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Peer into the universe with the same professional-grade optics used by experts in the field.Generous, 8" aperture2000mm focal length and f/10 focal ratio600x maximum practical visual powerUltra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) increase total light transmission and image brightness by nearly 20% over standard coatingsZero image-shift micro-focuser operates at 4 speeds to obtain precise image focus with no image movementPrimary mirror lock for long-exposure astrophotographyOversized primary mirror yields a wide, fully illuminated field of viewAutoStar II controller quickly locates over 145,000 objects in the night skySmartDrive provides permanent periodic error correction on both axesSony® GPS receiver sensor automatically inputs precise time, date and geographical location to align the telescopeSmart Mount constantly refines pointing accuracyBring a professional edge to your night sky explorations with this compact, 8-inch model. Optical tube dimensions: 9.1 x 16.75"; field tripod height: 30 - 44" variable. |
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Designed with the very latest in optical glass types, Meade four-element Series 4000 Super Plossls are excellent general-purpose eyepieces. For observing hairline lunar and planetary detail, splitting close double stars, or for resolving faint nebulosity in deep space, Super Plossls optimize the performance of any telescope type.Features:9.7mm focal length52° apparent field1.25" ocular diameter, barrel threaded for filtersFour-element designSeven-layer, multi-coated opticsEdge-blackened for optimum image contrastParfocal design limits refocusing when switching between series 4000 eyepiecesMeade Series 4000 eyepieces yield the widest possible fields of view, consistent with pinpoint edge-of-field sharpness and long eye relief – with extremely low astigmatism, spherical aberration and off-axis color. Each eyepiece includes a soft rubber eyeguard – custom fitted to each eyepiece with a bayonet mount – that folds down for eyeglass wearers. |
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Series 5000 Plossl eyepieces represent a milestone in design and engineering. Featuring a five-element optical design, each Plossl ocular boasts tack sharp optical performance, which delivers a 40percent improvement in corrections for chromatic aberration and edge-distortions over traditional Plossl pieces.Features:9mm focal length60° apparent field1.25" ocular diameter, barrel threaded for filtersFive-element designPremium grade optical glassIndividually tuned, multi-layered coatings for maximum light transmissionEdge-blackened for optimum image contrastParfocal design limits refocusing when switching between eyepiecesEach Meade Series 5000 Plossl eyepiece yields the widest possible field-of-view, consistent with pinpoint edge-of-field sharpness and contrast. Compare their unparalleled 60° apparent field-of-view to any Plossl on the market today. Each eyepiece includes a soft rubber eyeguard – custom fitted to each eyepiece with a bayonet mount – that folds down for eyeglass wearers. |
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