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MEADE 8-INCH LX90-ACF (F/10) ADVANCED COMA-FREE TELESCOPE
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- This item is unused in open packaging. 100% functional
- Original packaging shows sings of handling
What's Included
- This item comes with all accessories supplied by manufacturer
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Features
- The Meade 8" LX90-ACF Telescope yields similar optical brilliance to the LX200 flagships, but in a package providing better value for those primarily observing rather than imaging. The quality, workmanship, design, and features will satisfy novices and experienced professionals alike. This is the "ACF" version of the 8" LX90, which stands for "Advanced Coma-Free". Meade has employed advancements beyond the traditional Schmidt-Cassegrain catadioptrics for the LX90-ACF, gaining significant resolution increases as you move away from the center of the field towards the edge.
The 8" LX90-ACF with UHTC multicoatings provides enough aperture for some serious deep space viewing, but is a size that can be managed simply enough by one person, even to a remote location. Meade's combined high quality optics, stable double fork mounting, computerized control, and streamlined appearance in a single unit. The list of technology within is long and exhaustive: a rigid mount with beefy tripod, an oversized primary mirror, truly diffraction-limited optics, and the very finest of simple and accurate GPS-enabled alignment.
The 8" LX90-ACF's standard-equipment AutoStar computer controller connects to the telescope's control panel and permits viewing and tracking of 30,223 database objects. That's 50 objects in the solar system, 8 major planets from Mercury to Pluto, the Moon, 26 asteroids & 15 comets. An apparent endless supply of galaxies, diffuse nebulae, planetary nebulae and star clusters are present, including the complete Messier, Caldwell, IC, and NGC catalogs. You'll also enjoy looking at 50 satellites, including the International Space Station and the Hubble telescope.
You can do some light-duty lunar/planetary imaging (of up to ~5 minute exposures) with the LX90 through the eyepiece using a digiscoping adapter or with an SLR via the SLR adapter and your camera system's specific T-mount. For deep space images of exposures much longer than a few minutes, you'll need either a Meade Deep Sky Imager (which uses software to correct for field rotation) or their dedicated #07002-1 Wedge to turn it into an equatorial-type scope.
Power for the LX90-ACF is supplied by 8 "C" batteries, but via optional accessories you can also adapt to an AC wall unit or a vehicle's cigarette lighter (which can operate in the field off of a Celestron Power Tank). Everything needed to begin observing immediately is included except for the power supply.
Optical Design Hybrid catadioptric
Optical Lens Diameter 8.0" (203mm)
Focal Length 2000mm
Focal Ratio f/10.0
Maximum Useful Magnification 400x
Resolving Power 0.56
Optical Tube Dimensions 9.1 x 16.0" (23.1 x 40.6cm) WxL
Mount Type Altazimuth
Eyepiece Barrel Diameter 2"-18 (1.25" reducing adapter included)
Finderscope 8x50 Straight
Tripod Standard field tripod w/ 2" segments (30-44"/76-112cm)
Motor Yes
GO-TO Capability Yes
PC Compatible Yes
Power Source 8 1.5-volt "C" batteries
Optional #547 AC adapter
Optional #607 Cigarette plug adapter
Weight 53.0 lbs (24.06kg)
Meade LX90-ACF 8.0"/203mm Catadioptric Telescope Kit
Series 4000 26mm Super Plossl Eyepiece (1.25")
#828 Viewfinder 8x50mm Blue Tube with Bracket
Eyepiece Holder (aka Visual Back) - f/ 1.25" Acc. on 2"-18 Rear Cell
#918A 90-Degree Prism Diagonal (1.25")
#497 Autostar Computer
AutoStar Suite Software
Internal "C" Cell Battery Chamber
Standard Field Tripod
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A: If the item you received is defective or grossly misrepresented, we will cover the return shipping cost and send you a prepaid return shipping label via email.
Q: What If My Item Was Damaged Or Lost in Shipping?
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A: Please see the "Shipping" section above or click on the "Shipping and payments" tab above (48 states only for USA shipping). Some items are available for local pick-up only, so please be advised. We pass all our shipping discounts on to you, so the shipping cost you see is the actually what we will pay. Feel free to verify shipping cost after delivery on the carrier website. Please also be advised that some packages are very light, but very large. In these cases, the shipping cost is calculated by the carrier based on dimensional weight, not the actual weight.
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Q: Do You Ship to Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico?
A: Yes, but you must contact us for shipping rates prior to purchase. The offered shipping cost in the listing applies only to 48 states.
Q: Is Local Pick-up Available?
A: Yes, please simply contact us after the purchase. We will remove shipping charges, if you wish to pick it up in Holland, MI.
Q: How Long Do I Have to Pay For My Item?
A: Your purchase must be paid within 7 calendar days. Please be advised that e-Check payments take up to 4 business days to complete. If the payment is not completed on the 8th calendar day, your order will be cancelled and the Unpaid Item Case will be filed automatically.
