SKU : ME-217002
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Product Details
The Meade LX85 6-inch Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope yields high-contrast, pinpoint star images ideal for lunar, planetary and deep sky imaging! This MAK's multi-coated optics coupled with its rigid, yet portable, GoTo German Equatorial Mount will have astroimagers of all levels on their way to chasing celestial objects at a great price!
This telescope's Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design is ideal for high-contrast deep sky imaging as well as detailed lunar and planetary observing. In addition to top-of-the-line optics, Meade's LX85 sturdy GoTo Mount will handle up to 33-pounds of observing equipment, including an array of different optical tubes, while the sturdily built and low-cog servo motors ensure smooth tracking performance. In addition to handling slight load imbalances, this stable mount's built-in integer gearing motor drive allows you to track through long exposures using the Smart Drive feature to record Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC).
With the touch of a button, you will gain access to over 30,000 celestial objects and over four hours of educational content with the included AudioStar hand controller and AudioStar - Astronomer Inside software.
specifications
Aperture | 150 mm (6") |
Camera/Eyepiece Connection | 2" Nosepiece |
Computerized | Computerized |
Dawes Limit | 0.77 arcseconds |
Drive Type | Low Cog 12v DC Servo Motors |
Focal Length | 1800 mm |
Focal Ratio | f/12 |
Free Shipping | Yes |
Head Design | Equatorial |
Highest Magnification | 300x |
Instrument Capacity | 33 lbs |
Light Gathering Power | 459x |
Limiting Magnitude | 14.6 |
Mount Head Weight | 10.8lbs |
Optical Design | Maksutov Cassegrain |
PEC | Yes/ PPEC |
Ports | Autoguider |
Ports | AUX |
Ports | DEC |
Ports | HBX |
Power Consumption | 12v 5a |
Telescope Connection | Vixen Style |
Total Weight | 34.1 lbs |
Tripod Weight | 12.4 lbs |
Tube Diameter | 191mm |
Tube Length | 460mm |
Tube Weight | 12.7 lbs |
included items