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Meade 16 Inch LX200-ACF f/10 Advanced Coma-Free Telescope-1610-60-02

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  • 16 inch Advanced Coma Free design
  • Zero Image Shift Microfocuser
  • GPS Receiver
  • AutoStar II with 145,000 object database
  • f/10 optics
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  • Description

    The most widely used research quality telescope. 

    Meade's LX200-ACF brings Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optics within reach of aspiring astronomers everywhere. Nearly every observatory reflector in the world uses an aplanatic (coma-free) optical system like the Ritchey-Chrétien (RC), including NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. Now you can own similar optics to what the professionals use. The LX200-ACF includes all the field-proven features of the LX200 including GPS, Primary Mirror Lock, Oversized Primary Mirror, SmartDrive™, Smart Mount™, AutoStar® II and more. The new LX200-ACF. It's the biggest news in astronomy since, well, the LX200.

    f/10 Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) Optics. Building from a classic RC design, Meade has created a new design with the same coma-free pinpoint star images and flatter field also reduces the astigmatism and eliminates diffractions spikes found in classical RCs. The LX200-ACF is the perfect platform for the demanding researcher and imaging enthusiast with telescopes available in apertures of 8 inches, 10 inches, 12 inches, 14 inches, and 16 inches.

    Meade Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC™). Increasing total light transmission and image brightness by nearly 20% over Meade's standard coatings. Objects such as stars, galaxies and nebulae will appear significantly brighter.

    Zero Image-Shift Microfocuser. Optional for the 8", 10", 12",14" and standard with the 16" models, allows you to obtain precise image focus with no image movement. Perfect for astroimaging or during planetary observation. Focus is controlled thru the Autostar II handbox.

    Oversized Primary Mirror. Meade primary mirror diameters are greater than their listed aperture (e.g., the diameter of the 8" LX200-ACF is actually 8.25"). This additional 1/4" yields a wide, fully illuminated field-of-view.

    Primary Mirror Lock allows you to lock the mirror in place preventing movement during long-exposure astrophotography.

    Smart Drive™ provides permanent periodic error correction (PPEC) on both axes by learning and averaging error over the course of one or more training periods, thereby minimizing guiding corrections during long-exposure photographs. PPEC is available on both axes and functions in both polar and altazimuth modes.

    GPS Receiver automatically inputs precise time, date, and geographical location to help quickly and precisely align the telescope.

    AutoAlign™. Telescopes with Meade's AutoAlign are smart scopes that know the night sky right out of the box. AutoAlign picks two alignment stars for you and places them right in your view-finder. Just center to fine tune your alignment and the wonders of the universe are at your fingertips.

    AutoStar® II controller features "Hot Keys" for quick access to a 145,000 celestial object database. AutoStar II can be updated with the latest software upgrades, guided tours and timely objects like comets free at meade.com.

    Supplier SKU

    1610-60-02

    Shipping Restrictions

    Available for shipment to the USA and Canada only.

  • Dimensions & Specifications

    Aperture

    406mm

    Brand

    Meade

    Eyepiece 1

    26mm Series 4000 Super Plossl

    Features

    Alt-Az Mount

    Finderscope

    8x50

    Focal Length

    4064mm

    Focal Ratio

    f/10

    Good for Astrophotography

    Yes

    GoTo

    Yes

    GPS

    Yes

    Mount Design

    Alt-Azimuth

    Objective Lens Size Code

    406

    Optical Design

    Advanced Coma Free

    Recommended Usage

    Astrophotography

    Star Diagonal

    1.25 inch

    Telescopes Series

    Meade LX200-ACF Advanced Coma-Free Telescopes

    User Level

    For the Expert

    Warranty

    1 Year

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    Manufacturer Warranty

    1-year limited manufacturer's warranty

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