Meade 12″ f/8 LX600 ACF Telescope with StarLock and Tripod

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 auto-alignment, Crayford style zero shift focuser with reduction, and much more. Designed and Manufactured in North America. The ACF primary, secondary and corrector plate glass blanks are manufactured in the USA exclusively for Meade. Features 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 advanced technology that makes target acquisition on your imaging sensor and accurate guiding during exposures completely automatic. The 12″ LX600-ACF comes equipped with the AutoStar II keypad with 145,000 object library, Meade 1.25″ diagonal mirror, 26mm Super Plossl eyepiece and 8×50 viewfinder with quick release bracket. NOTE: Power adapters/cables sold separately. Choose between the Universal AC adapter, or the #607 DC power cord plus external field battery 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 sold separately. 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. Specifications Best for viewing: Fainter deep sky Best for imaging: Solar, lunar, planetary & Messier objects Astro-imaging capability: Lunar, planetary & long exposure User level: Advanced Optical design: Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) Optical diameter: 305mm Focal length: 2438mm Focal ratio: f/8.0 Finder scope magnification: 8x Lens diameter: 50mm Eyepieces: Super Plossl 26.0mm (1.25″) Magnification with included eyepieces: 94x Resolving power: 0.38arc*sec Lowest useful magnification: 44x Highest useful magnification: 300x Highest theoretical magnification: 610x Limiting stellar magnitude: 15.1 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: 145,000 Tracking rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar Motor speeds: Up to 8 degrees/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, autoguider Tube material:Aluminum Tripod material: Aluminum & Steel Weight, optical tube: 73.0 lbs. Weight, mount/tripod: 50.0 lbs. Weight, fully assembled: 123.0 lbs. Additional included accessories: AutoStar II hand controller, Giant Field Tripod Other features: Internal zero-shift Crayford style focuser, Starlock automatic guider, LightSwitch style automatic alignment Warranty: Two year Support and Resources Instruction Manual Video