Meade Instruments 12" F/8 LX600-ACF W/UHTC AND STARLOCK - 1208-70-01

Meade InstrumentsSKU: 1208-70-01

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Sale price$10,800 CAD
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Description

Highlights

  • 12" f/8 Advanced Coma Free Optics - 2438mm focal length
  • StarLock automatic guider and AutoStar II GOTO system included
  • Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC)
  • Internal Crayford style focuser with 7:1 reduction and zero image shift
  • Includes 26mm Super plossl, 1.25" diagonal mirror, 8x50 finderscope, and heavy-duty Giant Field 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 8x50 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. For complete warranty details contact Meade at 800-626-3233.
Best for viewingFainter deep sky
Best for imagingSolar, lunar, planetary & Messier objects
Astro-imaging capabilityLunar, planetary & long exposure
User levelAdvanced
Optical designAdvanced Coma-Free (ACF)
Optical diameter305mm
Focal length2438mm
Focal ratiof/8.0
Finder scope magnification8x
Finder scope lens diameter50mm
EyepiecesSuper Plossl 26.0mm (1.25")
Magnification with included eyepieces94x
Resolving power0.38arc*sec
Lowest useful magnification44x
Highest useful magnification300x
Highest theoretical magnification610x
Limiting stellar magnitude15.1
Optical qualityDiffraction limited
Finder scope8x50
FocuserInternal
Diagonal degrees1.25" 90° Mirror Star
Mount typeAltazimuth
Computerized compatibilityGo-To included
Number of objects in database145,000
Tracking ratesSidereal, Solar and Lunar
Motor speedsUp to 8 degrees/sec
Motor typeDC Servo motors with encoders
Power requirement12-volt DC - 5A (tip positive)
PECYes
GPSIncluded
Backlash compensationYes
Setting circlesElectronic, via the hand controller
Available portsRS-232, Aux, autoguider
Tube materialAluminum
Tripod materialAluminum & Steel
Weight, optical tube73.0 lbs.
Weight, mount/tripod50.0 lbs.
Weight, fully assembled123.0 lbs.
Additional included accessoriesAutoStar II hand controller, Giant Field Tripod
Other featuresInternal zero-shift Crayford style focuser, Starlock automatic guider, LightSwitch style automatic alignment
WarrantyTwo year

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