Meade LX850-ACF Telescope Specifications
Specifications |
10"
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12"
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14"
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Optical Design | Advanced Coma Free | ||
Clear Aperture | 254mm (10") | 305mm (12") | 356mm(14") |
Focal Length Focal Ratio | 2032mm f/8 (10") | 2438mm f/8 (12") | 2845mm f/8 (14") |
Optical Coatings | UHTC | ||
Telescope Mounting | heavy-duty fork type; double-tine | heavy-duty fork type; double-tine | heavy-duty fork type; double-tine |
Resolving Power (Dawes Limit) | .46 arcseconds | .38 arcseconds | .325 arcseconds |
Zero Image-Shift Microfocuser | Electronic included | ||
Diagonal | Series 5000 2 inch with 99% reflectivity | ||
Eyepiece | HD-60 25mm long eye relief premium eyepiece | ||
Viewfinder | 8 x 50mm refractor with cross hairs | ||
GPS, True-level and North sensors | included (16-channel GPS receiver) All models | ||
Pointing Precision, High Precision Mode | 1-arc min. All models | ||
AutoStar II Hand Controller | included (144,000 object database) All models | ||
Battery Life (approx.) | 20 hrs | 20 hrs | 20 hrs |
Slew Speed: | 3 degrees/second | ||
Tracking Rates | .01x to 1x, 2x, 8x, 16x, 1/4º, 1/2º, 1º, 3º. | ||
Primary, Secondary Mirrors | Low-expansion borosilicate glass | ||
Correcting Plate/Lens | Aspheric high-spectral transmission Borofloat glass from Schott AG Germany | ||
Total Net Telescope Weight | 33 lbs. | 56 lbs. | 63 lbs. |
Telescope Shipping Weight (approx.) | 44 lbs. | 74 lbs. | 79 lbs. |
Field Tripod Height all models: | 29" to 45" variable | ||
Mount Body Weight | 60 lbs. | ||
Tripod Weight | 36 lbs. |