Meade LX850-ACF 12 f/8 Telescope with UHTC Coatings (Tube Only)

Using revolutionary new technology, every aspect of the amazing Meade 12in LX850-ACF (f/8) Advanced Coma-Free with UHTC (OTA Only) telescope system has been designed to set the new standard in astrophotograhic and visual performance. This 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.

Faster, Sharper Optical System

The LX850 employs a fast f/8 ACF optical system with high-contrast baffling that assures crisp, pinpoint imaging to the very edge of the field. The all-new OTA features an internal Crayford-style, zero image-shift focusing system with a two-speed, 7:1 control.

Precision Machined Solid German Equatorial Mount

Constructed of machined stainless steel and aircraft grade aluminum, the LX850 mount presents a rock-solid platform with precision roller bearings and fine manual adjustment controls on both axes and a 1.75in stainless steel R.A. shaft. Its .68in diameter brass worms and 5.8in diameter, 225-tooth aluminum gears deliver smooth, precise movement with a 90 pound instrument load and pointing accuracy as good as one arcminute. A fully-computerized GoTo mount with GPS, the LX850 comes with a database of over 144,000 objects. All this set atop a new super-stable tripod.

The LX850 also includes an illuminated reticle output port. Mount main body weight is 55 pounds. The fully height adjustable (29 to 45in) tripod features massive 3in diameter legs for rock steady performance and weighs 36 pounds. Includes two 26 pound stainless steel counterweights.

Starlock- Full Time Automatic Guiding

StarLock is the revolutionary new technology that makes target acquisition on your imaging sensor and accurate guiding during exposures completely automatic. StarLock uses an 80mm f/5 optic and a super wide-angle lens in a two camera system that automatically finds your target in high-precision, immediately captures a field star as dim as 11th magnitude and then guides to an accuracy of one arcsecond. There's no need for a separate guide or computer and the StarLock requires no user focusing or guide star selection. StarLock automatically programs periodic error correction and then corrects for any other errors down to virtually zero.

With the combination of the finest optics, a robust German equatorial mount and the revolutionary StarLock system, the LX850 is the smartest and most complete astro-imaging solution available.

2438mm Focal Length - UHTC Coatings

This 12in LX850 has 12in diameter f/8 ACF optics (focal length 2438mm) and Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) for maximum image brightness and contrast. The all new OTA includes an internal Crayford style zero image shift focusing system with two speed, 7:1 reduction control.

Includes

The LX850 Telescope comes fully equipped with a Meade Series 5000 2in diagonal prism featuring enhanced 99% reflectivity, Series 5000 HD-60 25mm eyepiece, and 8x50 viewfinder with quick release bracket.