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Telescope ACF-SC 152/1524 UHTC LX65 GoTo

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Product description

More about the series LX65...

The LX65 series combines advanced features with world-class optics in an easy-to-use telescope.

The basis of LX65 telescopes is a compact yet robust single-arm mounting. The entire telescope system can be dismantled into three parts without tools. This means it can be easily transported and set up very quickly. One special feature is the second clamp with which an additional OTA weighing up to 3 kg can be mounted parallel to the main telescope- for example a small refractor for viewing a larger area of the night sky.

The operation of the LX65 telescopes is very simple and easy for beginners thanks to the built-in computer control.

Meade ACF-SC telescopes:

Almost every large telescope worldwide is a Ritchey-Chrétien, including NASA's Hubble space telescope. The technology used by the pros can now belong to you too. Meade's new Advanced Coma-Free System - powerful and high-precision - is within the reach of all ambitious amateur astronomers, astrophotographers and CCD photographers! It provides perfectly sharp star images, at the highest professional observatory level, over the entire field of view. The secret of coma-free system is - as the name says - the complete absence of coma, an optical aberration in which starlight is distorted and pulled into comet-like tails outside the central part of the image. Whether for observing or photography, the ACF Cassegrain optics from Meade is way ahead of conventional mass produced telescopes. It offers fantastic image quality, previously only available from Ritchey Chrétien telescopes and other exotic systems costing several times as much as the Meade system.

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!

The AudioStar handheld control provides a database of 30,000 astronomical objects. Once aligned to the night sky, AudioStar can position the telescope to point to any of these objects and centre them in the eyepiece - of course only if the object is above the horizon. The GoTo functionality is supplemented by additional features, such as guided tours, position display and connection to a PC.

A special feature of the AudioStar controller is its built-in speaker. The built-in Astronomer Inside technology provides over four hours of audio commentary (in English only). The built-in astronomer will relate interesting information about astronomical objects located in the field of view!

Easy Align - the computer control must be aligned with the actual night sky at the beginning of each observing session. Aligning this telescope is particularly simple - after entering the location and the orientation for north, the telescope consecutively slews to two bright stars. These must be simply centred in the eyepiece and the adjustment is complete and the telescope is now aligned.

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.
  • We also provide an edition of the exciting astronomy magazine, “Sterne und Weltraum” with each telescope.

Specifications

Optics


Type
Reflector
Type of build
ACF-Cassegrain
Aperture (mm)
152
Focal length (mm)
1524
Aperture ratio (f/)
10
Resolving capacity
0,91
Limit value (mag)
12,7
Light gathering capacity
470
Max. useful magnification
304
Tube weight (kg)
4,2
tube diameter (mm)
216
Tube length (mm)
460
Carrying length (mm)
419
Coating
UHTC
Stray light baffles in the OTA
yes
Tube construction
Full tube

Reflector


Primary mirror - Diameter (mm)
152
Primary mirror - Material
Borosilicate glass
corrector plate coatings
UHTC
Main mirror´s construction
spherical
secondary mirror design
hyperbolic
Ventilation for central mirror
no

Focuser


Type of build
Internal
Connection ( to eyepiece)
1,25"
Connecting threaded socket (camera-side)
SC
Gear reduction
without

Mount


Type of build
Single tine
Mounting type
Azimuthal
Mounting saddle
Vixen-Style
Motors
yes
GoTo control
yes

GoTo control


Database
30.000
Alignment method
Easy Align
Software
AudioStar
GoTo Language
English

Tripod


Type
Tripod
Accessory plate
yes
Material
Steel

Included accessories


1.25'' eyepieces
26mm
Finder scope
Red dot finder
Carrying handle
yes
Deviating optics
1.25", 90° star diagonal
Eyepiece adaptor
1,25"-SC

General


Series
LX65
Total weight (kg)
17

Area of application


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

Recommended for


Beginners
yes
Advanced
yes
Observatories
no

Miscellaneous


Battery type
Baby (C, LR14)

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Meade Telescope ACF-SC 152/1524 UHTC LX65 GoTo
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