Meade LX85 6" f/12 Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope Bundle - ME-217002

SKU : ME-217002

$1,399

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A 150 mm (6-inch) Aperture Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope.
Focal Length: 1800 mm
Focal Ratio: f/12.
AudioStar Control and Hand Controller: 30,000+ Object-Database.
GoTo German Equatorial Mount with a 33-pound Payload Capacity.
Low-Cog Servo-Motors.
Integrated ST-4 Compatible Autoguider Port.
Update-able, Permanent PEC.
Wi-Fi Compatible with Meade's STELLA.
Vixen-Style Dovetail Receiver.
Two 1.25-inch Eyepieces: 9.7 mm and 26 mm Super Plössl.
8 x 50 Optical Finderscope with Crosshair.
This product is currently expected to be back in stock in late 2020, per the manufacturer.

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.

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