Meade LX85 Series 6" f/12 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope # 217002

Our #: ZZT-ZZME-217002
Mfg #: 217002

Our Price: $1,499.00

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Quick Overview

  • 150mm (6") Maksutov-Cassegrain
  • 1800mm Focal Length
  • f/12 Focal Ratio
  • 9mm & 26mm Super Plössl (1.25") Eyepieces Included
  • 8x50 Optical Viewfinder with Crosshair I
  • Vixen-Style Dovetail receiver
  • GoTo German Equatorial Mount with 33 lb. payload capacity

Product Details

6" f/12 Mak-Cass OTA

The LX85 Series 6" MAK has a Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design for pinpoint star images and extraordinary contrast, making it a great deep sky performer and ideal for detailed lunar and planetary observation as it easily soars to high magnifications. Features a 6" (150mm) aperture, 1800mm focal length, and f/12 focal ratio. Equipped with an internal single speed focuser and Ultra High Transmission Coatings (UHTC™) for the improvement of brighter star clusters, more fine detail in nebulae, and greater surface features on planets. Includes (2) 1.25" Plossl eyepieces (9mm & 26mm) and a viewfinder (8x50 optical with crosshair) along with a vixen-style dovetail. The OTA alone weighs 12.7 lbs and has dimensions of 7.5" x 18.1".

Sturdy GoTo Mount

Meade's new LX85 Series features a high-quality, portable, GoTo, German Equatorial Mount. The LX85 Series is the perfect choice for the cultivated observer and astro-imager looking to chase deep-sky objects! Use as a stand-alone mount or maximize your viewing potential with an array of different optical tubes to choose from. Meade's LX85 Series will keep you looking up for many years to come and sets a standard for mid-sized telescopes at a great price.

The LX85 mount features a vixen-style dovetail, for mounting optical tubes up to 33lbs, coupled with a sturdy build, that ensure smooth tracking performance. With it's included integer gearing in the motor drive, you’ll be able to track through long exposures using permanent periodic error correction (PPEC), another benefit for astrophotography. Seamlessly image the best parts of night sky with not having to worry about performing a meridian flip. This stable mount can impressively handle slight load imbalances with ease. This mount includes an integrated autoguider port to readily connect to your autoguider camera, making your astro-imaging experience easy and straightforward.

AudioStar® Hand Box

With the included AudioStar® hand controller, you have easy access to 30,000-objects, that you can view with a simple press of a button! AudioStar® features a built-in speaker that plays educational content about the celestial objects you view!

Specifications:

  • Series: LX85 Telescopes
  • UPC: 709942998757
  • Warranty: 1 Year
  • Eyepieces Type: Super Plössl
  • Focus System: 2" Rack and Pinion
  • Clear Aperture: 6" (150mm)
  • Optical Design: Maksutov-Cassegrain
  • Optical Coatings: UHTC™
  • Focal Length: 1800mm
  • Focal Ratio: f/12
  • Viewfinder: 8x50 Optical with Crosshair
  • Eyepiece(s): 9mm & 26mm Super Plössl, 1.25"
  • Focuser Mechanism: 2" Rack and Pinion
  • Diagonal: 2" 90-Degree Mirror with 1.25" Adapter
  • Dovetail: Vixen-Style
  • Hand Controller: AudioStar™
  • Object Database: 30,000 objects
  • Power Source: 12v DC, 5 Amp Power Supply (Optional)
  • Assembled Product Dimensions: 47.2" x 47.2" x 64"
  • Assembled Product Weight: 47 lbs.

 

Product carries full one year Meade factory limited warranty (within US/Canada only).
 
Manufacturer part number: 217002

Useful Resources

User Manual: Meade LX85 Series Manual (PDF format, 7MB)

Other Information

  • Country of Manufacture: China