Meade 12" LX600-ACF f/8 UHTC Telescope without Tripod # 1208-70-01N

Our #: T-ME-LX600ACF-12OTA
Mfg #: 1208-70-01N
Our Price: $7,699.99
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Quick Overview

  • 12" f/8 Advanced Coma Free Optics - 2438mm focal length
  • Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC)
  • Crayford Focuser
  • StarLock automatic guider
  • AutoStar II GOTO system
  • OTA with mount only; Tripod not included

Product Details

Meade Instruments is proud to announce the latest addition to their line of industry leading developments, the LX600, ready to take your visual and optical astronomy to the next level. The fast f/8 Advanced Coma Free optical system produces a wider, flatter field with no coma for pinpoint stars out to the edge of larger imaging sensors and extreme wide angle eyepieces. Includes StarLock for full time guiding at one arc second precision and LightSwitch style auto-alignment, Crayford style zero shift focuser with reduction, AutoStar II GOTO system with over 145,000 object library, and much more.

This 12" LX600 has 12" diameter f/8 ACF optics (focal length 2438mm) and Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) for maximum image brightness and contrast. The redesigned mirror mounting system achieves zero image shift and includes an internal Crayford style focuser with two speed, 7:1 reduction control that allows for quick and easy adjustments.

Includes StarLock - the revolutionary new technology that makes target acquisition on your imaging sensor and accurate guiding during exposures completely automatic.

The 12" LX600-ACF comes fully equipped with AutoStar II keypad with 145,000 object library, Meade 1.25" diagonal, 26mm Super Plossl eyepiece and 8x50 viewfinder with quick release bracket.

Power panel includes the following ports: 12V input, 12V output, illuminated reticle, handbox, RS-232 x1, StarLock, Aux, and Focuser.  Meade Microfocuser compatible, Microfocuser item #07080 sold separately.

 

Product carries full two year Meade factory limited warranty (within US/Canada only).

Manufacturer part number: 1208-70-01N

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  • Country of Manufacture: Mexico