The Series 6000 Apochromatic Refractors are some of the best crafted refractors on the market. Each refractor is individually constructed and tested to ensure that they meet the highest standards, both optically and mechanically.
These telescopes were built with the observer and imager in mind. With the optical design using the highest grade extra-low dispersion optical glass, false color is virtually eliminated, yielding astonishing color correction, contrast, and sharpness.
- Fully multi-coated optics for enhanced light transmission
- 2.5” dual-speed rack & pinion focuser with a 10:1 fine focus knob for precise focusing
- Adapters for 48mm and 42mm standardized T-thread.
- Sliding dew shield for enhanced portability
- Vixen-style dovetail with mounting rings
- Aluminum hard carry case to protect your investment
The Meade LX80 mount combines an azimuth dual arm mount and an equatorial mount.
In altazimuth mode, the Meade LX80 can be operated with either one or two OTAs attached: for example with a telescope for wide field observing and a telescope for lunar and planetary observing. The total weight of the two OTAs can be up to about 30kg. In equatorial mode, the mount can take a single OTA of up to about 18 kg.
The precision engineered worm gear drives on both axes ensure precise tracking. The precisely adjustable Periodic Error Correction in equatorial mode makes the LX80 a mount that is suitable for both visual observing and photography.
The Meade 'AudioStar' computer control locates and positions the telescope for over 30,000 objects in the night sky. The 'Astronomer Inside' digital audio technology included means that everyone around the telescope can listen and learn about more than 500 celestial objects. This database includes details about the Moon, planets, nebulae, star clusters, and much more.
The GoTo control can be used in both altazimuth and equatorial modes.
The robust steel tube tripod with the LX80 can be adjusted in height from about 770 to 1190mm. It also has a fine adjustment range of approximately 5mm per leg.
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.
