Meade 10″ f/10 LX90 ACF Telescope with Field Tripod

Meade LX90 Features a 10″ aperture, 2500mm focal length, and f/10 focal ratio with Dual-Fork Mounting. Equipped with Ultra High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) and a resolving power of 0.456 arc-seconds for the improvement of brighter star clusters, more fine detail in nebulae, and greater surface features on planets. Includes a Series 4000 26mm Super Plössl eyepiece (96x), viewfinder (8×50 optical with crosshair), 1.25″ Diagonal Mirror, and Standard Field Tripod. OTA and Mount Weight: 49 lbs. OTA Dimensions/Mount Dimensions: 28″ x 18″ x 27″. Tripod Weight: 19 lbs. Tripod Dimension: 30″ to 44″ Variable. Designed and Manufactured in North America. The patented Meade Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optical design offers coma-free pinpoint star images and flatter image fields greatly desired by discerning amateur astronomers, astrophotographers and professional observatories alike. This ACF system also reduces astigmatism and eliminates diffraction spikes. The ACF primary, secondary and corrector plate glass blanks are manufactured in the USA exclusively for Meade. This telescope also features Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC). UHTC are specialized multi-layered coatings that are precisely designed to improve the performance of your telescope’s optics. You’ll see brighter star clusters, more fine detail in nebulae, and additional surface features on planets. Averaged over the entire visible spectrum, total light transmission to the focus increases by 15%. The optical path and components of the ACF telescope design LX90 electronics include: advanced AudioStar computer system with a 30,000 object-library, multiple guided tours, High Precision Pointing capability, and SmartDrive with Permanent Periodic Error Correction. Precise and quick star alignment is done near effortlessly with an incorporated 16-channel genuine Sony GPS receiver. Features a solid and stable aluminum double-fork mount with fast slew speed adjustable from 1.5 degrees to 6.5 degrees per second. Mount and electronics are internally powered by (8) x C-cell (user-supplied) batteries, which will typically operate the telescope for a generous 60 hours (optional Meade Universal AC Adapter can be used). With high-quality features and performance, this model is a staple for your astronomy ventures. Make it your time to own “The Legend”. Warranty: Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for two years from date of purchase. This warranty is provided by Meade for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact Meade at 800-626-3233. Meade LX90 Specifications Best for viewing: Brighter deep sky Best for imaging: Solar, lunar, planetary & Messier objects Astro-imaging capability: Lunar & planetary User level: Advanced Optical design: Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) Optical diameter: 250mm Focal length: 2500mm Focal ratio: f/10.0 Finder scope magnification: 8x Lens diameter: 50mm Eyepieces: Super Plossl 26.0mm (1.25″) Magnification with included eyepieces: 96x Resolving power: 0.45arc*sec Lowest useful magnification: 36x Highest useful magnification: 300x Highest theoretical magnification: 500x Limiting stellar magnitude: 14.6 Optical quality: Diffraction limited Finder scope: 8×50 Focuser: Internal Diagonal degrees: 1.25″ 90° Mirror Star Mount type: Altazimuth Computerized compatibility: Go-To included Number of objects in database: 30,223 Tracking rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar Motor speeds: 1.5°/sec to 6.5°/sec Motor type: DC Servo motors with encoders Power requirement: 12-volt DC – 5A (tip positive) PEC: Yes GPS: Included Backlash compensation: Yes Setting circles: Electronic, via the hand controller Available ports: RS-232, Aux Tube material: Aluminum Tripod material: Aluminum & Steel Weight, optical tube: 49.0 lbs. Weight, mount/tripod: 19.0 lbs. Weight, fully assembled: 68.0 lbs. Additional included accessories: AudioStar hand controller, Standard Field Tripod Other features: AudioStar controller with multiple guided tours, Powered by 8x C-batteries or external 12v, SmartDrive w/ Permanent Periodic Error Correction Warranty: Two year Instruction Manual LX90ACF Instruction Manual Related Videos