The telescopes of the LX600 series from Meade Instruments are ideal for transportation under dark skies. The telescopes can be quickly set up and precisely controlled thanks to the Starlock camera system. We are currently offering the Meade telescope ACF-SC 254/2032 Starlock LX600 for just 5,299 euros. Save 1,401 euros!

Meade telescope ACF-SC 254/2032 Starlock LX600

The lenses of the LX600 series are of the type schmidt-cassegrain telescope, or SC telescope for short. These are mirrored telescopes with a hole in the main mirror which enables light to reach the ocular. The positioning of this ocular has the advantage of barely changing the position used to look into the ocular when adjusting to look at various objects in the sky: Once the telescope has been adjusted to a height that is comfortable for you, it remains at that height.

The SC telescopes from Meade are fitted with a special corrective lens that counteracts the typical imaging faults of SC lenses. Meade calls this optical design ACF (Advanced Coma-Free). The observer not only has a sharp focus of the stars in the centre, but also of those on the edge of the viewing field.

Other benefits of the LX-600 series:

• The SC lenses are, by the nature of their construction, very compact and, therefore, easy to transport. These lenses usually have an aperture ration of f/10, thus a very high focal distance. The LX600 telescopes have an aperture ratio of f/8. This makes them even more compact and they require a shorter exposure time for photography.
• The LX600 telescopes are permanently installed in a very stable fork mount.  The disadvantage of this mounting method is its high weight, compared to telescope systems in which the mount can be completely disconnected from the lens. With the LX600 telescopes, you can split the fork mount into two pieces, thus eliminating this disadvantage, at least in part.
• A real highlight of the LX600 telescopes is the Starlock system, which consists of two cameras. These take on a number of tasks: Automatic correction of the periodic error, precise location of the selected object in the sky and, in particular, autoguiding. The latter refers to the fact that the Starlock system always maintains the selected sky objects precisely in the telescope’s field of view – an important requirement when it comes to astrophotography! Here, it is carried out automatically without the need for a separate computer.

Meade LX 600 Starlock

And speaking of astrophotography: If you do not only wish to observe, but also to record long-exposures of objects with weak light, the LX600 telescope can be retrofitted with an X wedge at any time. This polar wedge converts every LX600 with azimuthal set-up into a camera with parallactic mount.

In the download section of ACF-SC 254/2032 Starlock LX600, you will find an English language test report from the magazine Sky & Telescope. The conclusions of the tester are clear:

I can confidently say that it’s the best telescope of its type that I’ve yet tested for astrophotography.

Do not miss out on the opportunity to acquire a very advanced telescope system at a relatively cost-effective price: Our special offer for the ACF-SC 254/2032 Starlock LX600 is valid only until 30 June 2019!

The almighty has crossed the pond: the brand-new Meade telescopes of the Series LX65 and LX85.

Meade LX65 Maksutov

The Meade Maksutov Telescope MC 127/1900 UHTC LX65 GoTo is immediately available and thanks to its high focal length is excellent for lunar and planetary observations.  The optics capture enough light, that even far-off objects show details, such as star clusters.

As with every LX65, this telescope features an azimuthal single-arm mount, which is light, easy to disassemble and even has an integrated battery compartment.  The AudioStar Handheld Controller makes it a breeze for beginners to find their way around the sky, while the database features more than 30,000 objects.  Conclusion: An excellent telescope for beginners or planet specialists, who are looking for a transportable telescope.

The LX85 Series has just arrived with several models.  These telescopes are delivered with the new LX85 mount.  As compared to the LX65, the LX85 series features a parallactic mount.  This sort of build features an axel which is parallel to the Earth’s axis, a trick which prevents the celestial objects from drifting in the telescope.  Such a feature is extremely important for longer exposures in Astrophotography.  The LX85 is an inexpensive mid-sized mount, which also has an AudioStar controller.

Meade LX85 Newton

The Meade Teleskop N 150/750 LX85 GoTo is available now.  Equipped with a Newton-style telescope with a 150 mm diameter, it features a parabolic mirror with 750 mm focal length.  The combination of 150/750 is very popular and can be found in nearly every telescope brand.  The mirror is big enough to be able to observe faint galaxies under a dark sky.  The quick focal ratio of f/5 makes it great for photography.

The LX85 is also available as a Newton Telescope with 200mm Mirror. For purely visual observations, it is a great choice, while a 150 mm Newton telescope would be less ideal for astrophotography, since stability is so important in taking photos.

For friends of lens-based telescopes, we offer Achromats, namely the Meade Telescope AC 120/700 LX85 GoTo and the Astrograph AP 70/350 Series 6000 LX85 GoTo. Last but not least, we also offer something special for astrophotography, which is also available without a mount: Meade AP 70/350 Series 6000 Astrograph OTA.

The New Astrograph from Meade

This very interesting set-up for astrophotographers even received the Hot Product 2018 Award from Sky & Telescope!

Since we are on the subject of photography, we would like to share two camera tips from Meade: Have a look at version 4 of the legendary Deep Sky Imager.  The cooled cameras can be used universally.  The price-worthy LPI-G Cameras meanwhile are real planetary specials and perfect for beginners.

LPI-G Camera on a Meade Apo

The LPI-G-Kameras can also arrive just in time for the holidays!