$ 6,799.99
Meade SKU: 1008-70-01 | Helix SKU: ME10087001
Meade Instruments is proud to announce the latest addition to our line of industry leading developments, the LX600, ready to take your visual and optical astronomy to the next level. 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 LightSwitch style auto-alignment, Crayford style zero shift focuser with reduction, AutoStar II GOTO system with over 145,000 object library, and much more.
This 10" LX600 has 10” diameter f/8 ACF optics (focal length 2032mm) 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 revolutionary new technology that makes target acquisition on your imaging sensor and accurate guiding during exposures completely automatic.
The 10" LX600-ACF comes fully equipped with AutoStar II keypad with 145,000 object library, Meade 1.25" diagonal mirror, 26mm Super Plossl eyepiece and 8x50 viewfinder with quick release bracket.
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 #07080 sold separately.
Product carries full one year Meade factory limited warranty.
Series | LX600 Telescopes |
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Warranty | 1 Year |
Experience Level | Advanced |
Clear Aperture | 10" |
Optical Design | Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) |
Optical Coatings | UHTC™ |
Focal Length | 2032mm |
Focal Ratio | f/8 |
Resolving Power (Dawes' Limit) | 0.456 arc-seconds |
Oversized Primary Mirror | Yes |
Viewfinder | 8x50mm with cross-hair reticle |
Eyepiece(s) | 26mm Series 4000™ Super Plössl |
Focuser Mechanism | Internal Crayford-style, zero image-shift, dual speed 7:1 focuser |
Diagonal | 1.25" diagonal mirror |
Hand Controller | AutoStar® II |
Object Database | 145,000 objects |
Pointing Precision (High-Precision Mode) | 1 arc-minute (+/-) |
Periodic Error Correction | Both Axes |
Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC) | Yes |
StarLock™ | Yes |
Typical Guiding Performance with StarLock | < 1 arc-second |
Slow Motion Controls | Mechanical & Electronic |
Slew Speeds | RA and Dec: 0.01x to1.0x sidereal, variable in 0.01x increments; 2x, 8x, 16x, 64x, 128x sidereal; 1°/sec. to 2°/sec., variable in 0.1° increments. |
Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Lunar, or custom-selected from 2000 incremental rates |
Control Panel | 12v DC in, 12v DC out, Power, Focuser, Reticle, Handbox port, 1 computer connection port (RS232), 1 StarLock port, 1 Aux guide port |
Tripod | Giant Field Tripod |
Power Source | (Optional) 12v DC, 5 amp Meade Universal Power Supply. |
Batteries (User-Supplied) | 8 x C cells |
GPS Receiver | Yes |
Time Chip | Yes |
Electronic Focuser | Optional |
Smart Mount™ | Yes |
Smart Drive™ | Yes |
Anti-vibration Pads | Included |
Wedge | Optional |
$ 64.99
The Meade 07286 No.905 1.25-Inch Variable Polarizing Filter comes with (2) polarizer filters that are mounted for comfortable glare reduction when viewing the moon. By simply rotating the thumbscrew at the side of the unit to achieve light transmission between 5 and 25-percent of its original value. This item can be placed within the diagonal prism of the telescope before the eyepiece. This item is only for viewing and not photography. The Meade 07286 No.905 1.25-Inch Variable Polarizing Filter comes with a 1-year limited warranty. Meade has everything you need to capture the night sky for experienced star-shooters, serious researchers and beginners alike. Serious astronomers for years have flocked to Meade telescopes for their quality optical systems and patented technology. Consumers know that "Meade Optics Inside" means that what they see through our telescopes will be views that are detailed, crisp and full of contrast. Look through a Meade this evening and see what you've been missing.
$ 1,649.99
Meade SKU: 0.5PST | Helix SKU: ME05PST
The Meade 0.5PST Coronado H-Alpha Personal Solar Telescope is ideal for observing the sun and allows you to see prominences and surface details. This telescope can be double-stacked for even more detail and contrast on the surface. It features a 40-millimeter aperture with a focal length of 400-millimeters (f/10) and a 40-millimeter diameter.
The Personal Solar Telescope (PST) is a Coronado innovation. The world's most popular telescope to observe the Sun. This 40mm diameter highly portable dedicated solar telescope features a superior 0.5 Angstrom bandpass for increased surface detail. Study of the solar disk is now within the reach of the amateur astronomer.
The PST will show you the dynamic, ever changing prominences at the edge of the Sun as well as filaments and other surface details in amazing detail, all in the brilliant and distinctive red color of hydrogen-alpha (Ha) light.
Features an easy to use built in solar viewfinder, a 40mm diameter dedicated Ha optical system with 40mm external tunable etalon, 30mm internal Etalon primary blocking filter and incorporated focuser and bandpass fine adjustment controls, 400mm focal length, f/10 focal ratio, with Kellner 20mm eyepiece.