{"title":"Meade Smart Drive","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"meade-16-acf-lx200-telescope-no-tripod-pier","title":"Meade 16\" ACF LX200 Telescope - No Tripod\/Pier","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"video-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EakmsgwSBqQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Meade 16-inch LX200-ACF Telescope \u003c\/strong\u003ebrings 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 Chretien (RC), including NASA's Hubble Space Telescope! Now you can own similar optics to what the professionals use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LX200-ACF includes all the field-proven features of the LX200 including GPS, Primary Mirror Lock, Zero Image-Shift Micro focuser, Oversized Primary Mirror, SmartDrive; Smart Mount, AutoStar II and more. Plus, the LX200-ACF comes with observatory-class optics and a Series 5000 26 mm 5-Element Plossl eyepiece. The new LX200-ACF.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA traditional RC design is a type of reflector that delivers a coma-free, flat field of view via hyperbolic primary and secondary mirrors. RC telescopes (from a variety of manufacturers) are found in most of the world's top observatories and NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. Because the mirrors in these telescopes have always been very expensive to make, few amateur astronomers could enjoy them. Fortunately, Meade engineers developed an Advanced Coma-Free design by combining a hyperbolic secondary mirror with a corrector-lens-and-spherical-primary-mirror combination that performs as one hyperbolic element. This ACF design produces a coma-free, flat field of view that rivals traditional RC telescopes at a fraction of the cost. The design even eliminates diffraction spikes and improves astigmatism, both of which are inherent in the traditional RC design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeade 16-inch f\/10 LX200-ACF Advanced Coma-Free Telescope Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ef\/10 Advanced Coma-Free Optics \u003c\/strong\u003ereduce astigmatism and eliminates diffraction 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, and 16 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeade Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC)\u003c\/strong\u003e increases 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero Image-Shift Micro Focuser\u003c\/strong\u003e allows you to obtain precise image focus with no image movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Mirror Lock\u003c\/strong\u003e locks the mirror in place during long-exposure astrophotography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOversize Primary Mirror\u003c\/strong\u003e diameters are greater than their listed aperture (e.g., the diameter of the 8-inch LX200-ACF is actually 8.25 inches). This additional 0.25-inch yields a wide, fully illuminated field-of-view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmart Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e constantly refines pointing accuracy each time an object is centered and updated. Compatible with both equatorial and altazimuth mounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmartDrive\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 Alt-Azimuth modes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSony GPS Receiver Sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e automatically inputs precise time, date, and geographical location to help quickly and precisely align the telescope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutoAlign Technology \u003c\/strong\u003eis engineered into your telescope making it pre-aligned right out of the box!. AutoAlign picks two fail-proof alignment stars for you and places them right in your viewfinder. Just center to fine-tune your alignment and the wonders of the universe are at your fingertips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutoStar II Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces a Coma-free, Flat Field of View, Eliminates Diffraction Spikes and Improves Astigmatism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes an AutoStar II Controller with a Library of 145,000 Celestial Objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAperture: 406 mm (16-inch).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal Ratio: f\/10.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal Length: 4060 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical Design: ACF Cassegrain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeade 16-inch LX200-ACF Telescope (without Tripod or Pier).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 x 50 Finderscope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-inch Diagonal with 1.25-inch Adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#1209 Micro focuser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25-foot AC Power Cord.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition Software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries 5000 26 mm Plossl Eyepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating Instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoam-Fitted Shipping Box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Meade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44868851210,"sku":"ME-1610-60-02N","price":17899.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1594\/4815\/products\/a8be74bc00f4d4d6d4258a3a3d75e6b8.jpg?v=1574209343"},{"product_id":"meade-10inch-lx200-acf-telescope","title":"Meade 10\" ACF LX200 Telescope","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EakmsgwSBqQ?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe ACF-LC200 from Meade is an excellent choice for the astronomer looking for a new telescope. It is a top-notch Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope that performs at the same level as a Ritchey Chretien at a fraction of the cost. This puts the possibility of a Coma free astronomy experience within the reach of amateur astronomers once more and enables you to enjoy flat and wide fields of view without paying a fortune.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA traditional RC design is a type of reflector that delivers a coma-free, flat field of view via hyperbolic primary and secondary mirrors. RC telescopes (from a variety of manufacturers) are found in most of the world's top observatories and NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. Because the mirrors in these telescopes have always been very expensive to make, few amateur astronomers could enjoy them. Fortunately, Meade engineers developed an Advanced Coma Free design by combining a hyperbolic secondary mirror with a corrector-lens-and-spherical-primary-mirror combination that performs as one hyperbolic element. This ACF design produces a coma-free, flat field of view that rivals traditional RC telescopes at a fraction of the cost. The design even eliminates diffraction spikes and improves astigmatism, both of which are inherent in the traditional RC design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeade 10\" f\/10 LX200-ACF Advanced Coma-Free Telescope Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ef\/10 Advanced Coma-Free Optics: Building from a classic RC design, Meade has created a design with the same coma-free pinpoint star images and flatter field that discerning astrophotographers and most professional observatories have come to expect from classic Ritchey Chretien optics. Meade's Advanced Coma-Free system also reduces the astigmatism and eliminates diffraction spikes found in classical RC's. The LX200-ACF is the perfect platform for the demanding researcher and imaging enthusiast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMeade Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) increases 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePrimary Mirror Lock locks the mirror in place during long-exposure astrophotography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOversize 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSmart Mount: constantly refines pointing accuracy each time an object is centered and updated. Compatible with both equatorial and altazimuth mounts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eComa Killer - What is coma? It's not some sort of astronomical state of unconsciousness. It's an optical aberration. Precisely defined, coma is a distortion in which the image of a star cannot be focused to a point, but takes on the shape of a comet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSmart 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSony GPS Receiver Sensor automatically inputs precise time, date, and geographical location to help quickly and precisely align the telescope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAutoAlign - Telescopes with Meade's AutoAlign come pre-aligned. They are smart scopes that know the night sky right out of the box. AutoAlign picks two fail-proof 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAutoStar 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMeade Product Number: \u003cb\u003e1010-60-03\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAperture: 254mm (10\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFocal Ratio: f\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFocal Length: 2500mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eGreat value imaging telescope; provides RC level performance at SCT costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMeade 10\" f\/10 LX200-ACF Telescope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eVariable Height Standard Field Tripod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAutostar II Control System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSony GPS Receiver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e8x50mm Viewfinder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSeries 4000 Super Plossl 26mm Eyepiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eEyepiece Holder and Diagonal Prism (1.25\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eInstruction Manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAutostar Suite Astronomer's Edition Software\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eManufacturer's One Year Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1594\/4815\/files\/14-0220-00_Rev2B__NoClip.pdf?v=1644350375\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNew Meade Field Tripod product amendment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Meade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44879514954,"sku":"ME-1010-60-03","price":5199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1594\/4815\/products\/Meade-10-ACF-LX200-Telescope-ME-1010-60-03.jpg?v=1529082635"},{"product_id":"meade-12inch-lx200-acf-telescope","title":"Meade 12\" ACF LX200 Telescope","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EakmsgwSBqQ?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most widely used research telescope on earth now comes with the most advanced optical system. 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 Chretien (RC), including NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. Now you can own similar optics to what the professionals use. The Meade LX200-ACF telescope 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 Meade LX200-ACF. It's the biggest news in astronomy since, well, the LX200. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA traditional RC design is a type of reflector that delivers a coma-free, flat field of view via hyperbolic primary and secondary mirrors. RC telescopes (from a variety of manufacturers) are found in most of the world's top observatories and NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. Because the mirrors in these telescopes have always been very expensive to make, few amateur astronomers could enjoy them. Fortunately, Meade engineers developed a radical new Advanced Coma Free design by combining a hyperbolic secondary mirror with a corrector-lens-and-spherical-primary-mirror combination that performs as one hyperbolic element. This ACF design produces a coma-free, flat field of view that rivals traditional RC telescopes at a fraction of the cost. The design even eliminates diffraction spikes and improves astigmatism, both of which are inherent in the traditional RC design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeade 12\" f\/10 LX200-ACF Advanced Coma-Free Telescope Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ef\/10 Advanced Coma-Free Optics: Building from a classic RC design, Meade has created a new design with the same coma-free pinpoint star images and flatter field that discerning astrophotographers and most professional observatories have come to expect from classic Ritchey Chretien optics. Meade's Advanced Coma-Free system also reduces astigmatism and eliminates diffraction spikes found in classical RCs. The LX200-ACF is the perfect platform for the demanding researcher and imaging enthusiast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeade Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) increases 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary Mirror Lock locks the mirror in place during long-exposure astrophotography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOversize 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart Mount constantly refines pointing accuracy each time an object is centered and updated. Compatible with both equatorial and altazimuth mounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComa Killer - What is coma? It's not some sort of astronomical state of unconsciousness. It's an optical aberration. Precisely defined, coma is a distortion in which the image of a star cannot be focused to a point, but takes on the shape of a comet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSony GPS Receiver Sensor automatically inputs precise time, date, and geographical location to help quickly and precisely align the telescope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutoAlign - Telescopes with Meade's AutoAlign come pre-aligned. They are smart scopes that know the night sky right out of the box. AutoAlign picks two fail-proof 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutoStar 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy choose the Meade LX200-ACF? Because coma isn't some sort of astronomical state of unconsciousness. It's an optical aberration. Precisely defined, coma is a distortion in which the image of a star cannot be focused to a point, but takes on the shape of a comet. Worst yet, the majority of telescope optical systems, including the popular Schmidt-Cassegrain, have it to one degree or another. Once, you would have had to spend tens of thousands of dollars for an aplanatic optical system (a fancy term for coma-free). Now that Meade has made this Advanced Coma-Free optical system, this level of performance is affordable to the amateur. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Meade LX200-ACF telescope brings Advanced Coma Free optics within reach of aspiring astronomers everywhere. The Meade LX200-ACF combines a revolutionary new optical system with the field-proven mechanical features of the original Meade LX200 - the most widely used research-grade telescope in astronomy today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAperture: 305mm (12\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal Ratio: f\/10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal Length: 3048mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeade ACF, or Advanced Coma-Free, optics offer a flatter field and pinpoint stars out to the edges of the field of view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeade 12\" f\/10 LX200-ACF Telescope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable Height Giant Field Tripod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutostar II Control System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8x50mm Viewfinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries 4000 Super Plossl 26mm Eyepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEyepiece Holder and Diagonal Prism (1.25\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutostar Suite Astronomer's Edition Software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Meade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44879518026,"sku":"ME-1210-60-03","price":6799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1594\/4815\/products\/meade-12inch-lx200-acf-telescope-1.jpg?v=1529083293"},{"product_id":"meade-14inch-lx200-acf-telescope-1410-60-03","title":"Meade 14\" ACF LX200 Telescope","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EakmsgwSBqQ?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most widely used research telescope on earth now comes with the most advanced optical system. 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 Chretien (RC), including NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. Now you can own similar optics to what the professionals use. The Meade LX200-ACF telescope 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 Meade LX200-ACF. It's the biggest news in astronomy since, well, the LX200. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA traditional RC design is a type of reflector that delivers a coma-free, flat field of view via hyperbolic primary and secondary mirrors. RC telescopes (from a variety of manufacturers) are found in most of the world's top observatories and NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. Because the mirrors in these telescopes have always been very expensive to make, few amateur astronomers could enjoy them. Fortunately, Meade engineers developed a radical new Advanced Coma Free design by combining a hyperbolic secondary mirror with a corrector-lens-and-spherical-primary-mirror combination that performs as one hyperbolic element. This ACF design produces a coma-free, flat field of view that rivals traditional RC telescopes at a fraction of the cost. The design even eliminates diffraction spikes and improves astigmatism, both of which are inherent in the traditional RC design. When reviewing Meade's LX400-ACF Advanced Coma Free, Sky and Telescope magazine said, \" [It] does indeed perform like an [RC]. 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The LX600 performs LightSwitch fully-automated self-alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarLock\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTechnology-\u003c\/strong\u003e Centers your target in the eyepiece and track with arcsecond accuracy so you can concentrate on the beautiful, wide fields of pinpoint stars created by the superb f\/8 ACF optical system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutoStar II GoTo System- \u003c\/strong\u003ePuts over 140,000 objects at your fingertips and delivers the fastest GoTo performance available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMirror Mounting and Focusing System Achieves Zero Image-shift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUHTC Coatings and Starlock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAperture: 12 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal Ratio: f\/8.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal Length: 2438 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical Design: ACF Cassegrain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-inch LX600 ACF Telescope with Starlock Guide System.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutostar II Controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8x50 Finderscope w\/ Bracket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrayford 7:1 Focuser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy Duty Fork Mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eImage Note: The tripod is shown for demonstration only, it is not included with this SKU.  If you would like to purchase the full package with a tripod, see\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/optcorp.com\/products\/meade-12-lx600-acf-telescope-with-starlock\" title=\"ME-1208-70-01\" style=\"color: #2b00ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehere: #ME-1208-70-01\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Meade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44932872970,"sku":"ME-1208-70-01N","price":7699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1594\/4815\/products\/19be8b0ff5a0da76086f0e196e466bc2_ecce90f6-0ba1-4f9b-ab55-eb7c79da5e0b.jpg?v=1573768692"},{"product_id":"meade-14-lx600-acf-f-8-with-starlock-no-tripod","title":"Meade 14\" F\/8 LX600-ACF with Starlock (No Tripod)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"video-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nT_j2c2EEb4\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Meade LX-600 Telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e is a simple to operate, portable package that makes astrophotography as easy as focusing your camera and opening the shutter. The exceptional optical system and integrated collection of features and technology found in Meade’s LX-600 is truly unparalleled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LX600 integrates a unique star tracking and object finding system into the telescope mount. This integration allows the telescope to center your target perfectly in the field of view. Once centered, the star tracking system communicates directly with the motor drives to automatically assure your scope stays locked onto its target with arcsecond precision. The automated optical tracking system delivers long-exposure guiding with pinpoint stars on astro-images despite misalignments, atmospheric refraction, periodic or other mechanical errors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features of the Meade 14-inch LX600-ACF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Crayford-style 7:1 Focuser- \u003c\/strong\u003eThe mirror mounting system achieves zero-image shift, eliminating the need for a mirror lock and integrates a two-speed micro-focuser for quick and easy adjustments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Fork Mount w\/ Heavy Duty 5.75-inch Gears- \u003c\/strong\u003eLarge, high-quality worm-gear drives in both axes provide smooth movements with low periodic error, providing the freedom to go horizon to horizon without any meridian flip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlt-Az Mode- \u003c\/strong\u003eMakes for the best visual and short exposure experience possible. 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