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Telescope ACF-SC 254/2032 Starlock LX600

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Product description

More about the series LX600...

The LX600 series, with its advanced technology, really looks after astronomers who are on the move. That begins with their transport - the short SC OTAs are firmly seated in their own compact fork mount, and this can be split for easy transport (split-fork). Setting up the telescope at the beginning of an observing session is child's play - thanks the built-in GPS and Level North Technology, the computer can almost completely automatically align itself. The AutoStar II control with 145,000 objects, then becomes available.

The built-in Starlock camera system supports the exact positioning of the desired astronomical object, looks after automatic error correction (PEC) and takes over auto-guiding. There is no need for an external auto-guider!

The LX600 series offers corrected ACF-SC optics with a fast aperture ratio for short exposure times. An internal Crayford focuser with reduction gearing looks after precise focusing, and cannot cause any mirror-flop.

Advanced Coma-free Optics (ACF): Meade's ACF optical design eliminates the typical aberrations of all mirror optics. Thanks to ACF, the stars are also point-shaped right out to the edge of the image field, displaying no elongated comet-like distortions. The image field is flatter than that of classic Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes. ACF optical systems show their strengths especially in astrophotographic applications.

Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC): This special multi-layer coating on the front correction plate provides up to 15% more light transmission. The result -brighter star clusters, finer details in nebulae and more surface detail on planets!

Starlock is a camera and control system that performs three important functions

  • Periodic error correction (PEC)
  • precise GoTo positioning
  • auto-guiding for astrophotography with an accuracy of less than one arcsecond

  1. The two Starlock cameras with their different optics function perfectly together. The wide-field camera provides a rough positioning. The near-field camera can then position objects with an accuracy of up to one arcminute.
  2. Alignment also takes place via these two cameras. They bring the necessary alignment stars to the very centre of the field of view, as the basis for optimal GoTo.
  3. StarLock works using permanent and automatic auto-guiding for maximum tracking accuracy. As soon as the telescope returns to tracking mode after a slew (for example, after positioning an astronomical object), the near-field camera automatically searches for a suitable guide star down to a minimum brightness of 11 magnitude. This is then tracked as until the telescope is moved again.
  4. The Drift Alignment Assistant makes an optimal polar alignment possible when operating Starlock on an equatorial mount - the telescope slews to a matching star. A 30-second long exposure using the wide-field camera is used to calculate the exact deviation of the telescope from the true celestial pole. The mount then uses previously calculated true position. With the help of the fine adjustment on the polar wedge, the telescope can now be exactly aligned to this point - alignment of the azimuth axis is now perfect!
  5. Data for StarLock cameras

  • wide-field camera - lens diameter is 25mm, focal length is 26mm f/1.04, 1/2 CMOS sensor, field of view is 14.72°x11.78°
  • near-field camera - lens diameter is 80mm, focal length is 400mm f/5, 1/2 CMOS sensor, field of view id 57.2 'x 45.8'
  • weight 2.7kg

Note: The cameras are only for alignment and control of the telescope. You cannot read out their images. Doing astrophotography requires a separate camera.

It not only matters which telescope you buy but also where you buy it. Our additional services:

  • We are a leading telescope dealer and know the devices we sell. Our customer service team will gladly help you after your purchase if you have problems with assembly or operation.
  • We provide a copy of the 80-page "Telescope ABC" beginners handbook with every telescope.

Specifications

Optics


Type
Reflector
Type of build
ACF-Cassegrain
Aperture (mm)
254
Focal length (mm)
2032
Aperture ratio (f/)
8
Resolving capacity
0,45
Limit value (mag)
13,8
Light gathering capacity
1320
Max. useful magnification
508
Tube material
Aluminium
Tube construction
Full tube
Coating
UHTC

Focuser


Type of build
Internal
Connection ( to eyepiece)
1.25
Gear reduction
1:7 fine focusing
Connecting threaded socket (camera-side)
SC

Mount


Type of build
LX600
GoTo control
yes
Mounting type
Azimuthal
Cable-guide
external
Internal clock
yes
Power supply
12
Power consumption (mA)
5000

GoTo control


Database
145.000
Software
AutoStar II
GoTo Language
English
Alignment method
Starlock
GPS
yes
PEC correction
Meade Smart Drive
Autoguiding
Starlock
Tracking speeds
sidereal, Lunar, custom
Precision
+/- 1

Tripod


Type
Tripod
Material
Aluminium
Height (cm)
86 - 138
Weight (kg)
23

Included accessories


1.25'' eyepieces
SP 26mm
Finder scope
8x50
Deviating optics
1.25", 90° star diagonal
Counterweight (piece)
1
Battery compartment
yes
Miscellaneous
Anti-vibration Pads

General


Series
LX600
Variant name
classic
Total weight (kg)
50,8
weight of the heaviest component (kg)
22

Area of application


Moon & Planets
yes
Nebulae & galaxies
yes
Nature Observation
no
Astrophotography
yes
Sun
no (Only with appropriate Sun filter)

Recommended for


Beginners
no
Advanced
yes
Observatories
yes

Miscellaneous


Battery type
Baby (C, LR14)

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