Meade 12" f/8 LX600 ACF Telescope with StarLock and 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. Features 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 Video Specifications Best for viewing Fainter deep sky Best for imaging Solar, lunar, planetary & Messier objects Astro-imaging capability Lunar, planetary & long exposure User level Advanced Optical design Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) Optical diameter 305mm Focal length 2438mm Focal ratio f/8.0 Finder scope magnification 8x Finder scope lens diameter 50mm Eyepieces Super Plossl 26.0mm (1.25") Magnification with included eyepieces 94x Resolving power 0.38arc*sec Lowest useful magnification 44x Highest useful magnification 300x Highest theoretical magnification 610x Limiting stellar magnitude 15.1 Optical quality Diffraction limited Finder scope 8x50 Focuser Internal Diagonal Degrees 1.25" 90° Mirror Star Mount type Altazimuth Computerized compatibility Go-To included Number of objects in database 145,000 Tracking rates Sidereal, Solar and Lunar Motor Speed Up to 8 degrees/sec Motor type DC Servo motors with encoders Power requirement 12-volt DC - 5A (tip positive) PEC Yes GPS Included Backlash compensation Yes Setting circles Electronic, via the hand controller Available ports RS-232, Aux, autoguider Tube material Aluminum Tripod material Aluminum & Steel Weight, optical tube 73.0 lbs. Weight, mount/tripod 50.0 lbs. Weight, fully assebled 123.0 lbs. Additional included accessories AutoStar II hand controller Other features Internal zero-shift Crayford style focuser, Starlock automatic guider, LightSwitch style automatic alignment Warranty Two year Support Instruction Manual: Meade 12" LX600-ACF Advanced Coma-Free Telescope (14.2 MB) Software Downloads: Autostar Suite Astronomers Edition (Lite Version) (67.9 mb) Autostar Suite version 5.53 (full DVD) (1.4 gb) Starlock Utility version 1.0m Starlock Firmware version 1.1y Starlock PEC Tool version 1.0a