Meade LX85 8" Reflector Telescope OTA

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- 200mm (8") Reflector
- 1000mm Focal Length
- f/5 Focal Ratio
- 9.7mm & 26mm Plössl (1.25") Eyepieces INCLUDED
- 8x50 Optical Viewfinder with Crosshair I
The LX85 Series 8" Reflector has a Newtonian Reflector with parabolic primary optical design and features a 8" (200mm) aperture, 1000mm focal length, and f/5 focal ratio. This fast f/5 optical system provides spectacular wide-field images for the discriminating deep-sky observer and astrophotographer. Equipped with a 2" rack & pinion focuser and aluminum with SiO2 optical coatings. Includes (2) 1.25" Plossl eyepieces (9.7mm & 26mm) and a viewfinder (8x50 optical with crosshair) along with a vixen-style dovetail. With included accessories, the OTA weighs 18.4 lbs (8.4kg) and has dimensions of 9.4" x 39.8" (24 cm x 93.5 cm).
Note that no mount is included with this OTA.
Specifications
- Series: LX85 Telescopes
- UPC: 709942999211
- Warranty: 1 Year
- Experience Level: Beginner, Intermediate
- Clear Aperture: 8" (200mm)
- Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector
- Focal Length: 1000mm
- Focal Ratio: f/5
- Viewfinder: 8x50 Optical with Crosshair
- Eyepiece(s): 9.7mm & 26mm Super Plössl, 1.25"
- Focuser Mechanism: 2" Rack and Pinion
- Assembled Product Dimensions: 9.4" x 39.8" (24 cm x 93.5 cm)
- Assembled Product Weight: 18.4 lbs (8.4 kgs)
Manufacturer part number: 217022
Product carries a two year manufacturer warranty (US/Canada only).
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: China
The LX85 Series 8" Reflector has a Newtonian Reflector with parabolic primary optical design and features a 8" (200mm) aperture, 1000mm focal length, and f/5 focal ratio. This fast f/5 optical system provides spectacular wide-field images for the discriminating deep-sky observer and astrophotographer. Equipped with a 2" rack & pinion focuser and aluminum with SiO2 optical coatings. Includes (2) 1.25" Plossl eyepieces (9.7mm & 26mm) and a viewfinder (8x50 optical with crosshair) along with a vixen-style dovetail. With included accessories, the OTA weighs 18.4 lbs (8.4kg) and has dimensions of 9.4" x 39.8" (24 cm x 93.5 cm).
Note that no mount is included with this OTA.
Specifications
- Series: LX85 Telescopes
- UPC: 709942999211
- Warranty: 1 Year
- Experience Level: Beginner, Intermediate
- Clear Aperture: 8" (200mm)
- Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector
- Focal Length: 1000mm
- Focal Ratio: f/5
- Viewfinder: 8x50 Optical with Crosshair
- Eyepiece(s): 9.7mm & 26mm Super Plössl, 1.25"
- Focuser Mechanism: 2" Rack and Pinion
- Assembled Product Dimensions: 9.4" x 39.8" (24 cm x 93.5 cm)
- Assembled Product Weight: 18.4 lbs (8.4 kgs)
Manufacturer part number: 217022
Product carries a two year manufacturer warranty (US/Canada only).
- 200mm (8") Reflector
- 1000mm Focal Length
- f/5 Focal Ratio
- 9.7mm & 26mm Plössl (1.25") Eyepieces INCLUDED
- 8x50 Optical Viewfinder with Crosshair I
The LX85 Series 8" Reflector has a Newtonian Reflector with parabolic primary optical design and features a 8" (200mm) aperture, 1000mm focal length, and f/5 focal ratio. This fast f/5 optical system provides spectacular wide-field images for the discriminating deep-sky observer and astrophotographer. Equipped with a 2" rack & pinion focuser and aluminum with SiO2 optical coatings. Includes (2) 1.25" Plossl eyepieces (9.7mm & 26mm) and a viewfinder (8x50 optical with crosshair) along with a vixen-style dovetail. With included accessories, the OTA weighs 18.4 lbs (8.4kg) and has dimensions of 9.4" x 39.8" (24 cm x 93.5 cm).
Note that no mount is included with this OTA.
Specifications
- Series: LX85 Telescopes
- UPC: 709942999211
- Warranty: 1 Year
- Experience Level: Beginner, Intermediate
- Clear Aperture: 8" (200mm)
- Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector
- Focal Length: 1000mm
- Focal Ratio: f/5
- Viewfinder: 8x50 Optical with Crosshair
- Eyepiece(s): 9.7mm & 26mm Super Plössl, 1.25"
- Focuser Mechanism: 2" Rack and Pinion
- Assembled Product Dimensions: 9.4" x 39.8" (24 cm x 93.5 cm)
- Assembled Product Weight: 18.4 lbs (8.4 kgs)
Manufacturer part number: 217022
Product carries a two year manufacturer warranty (US/Canada only).
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: China
