More about the series LX85...
In brief:
- Fast photo Newtonian for astrophotography
- M48 connection thread for cameras
- Sensitive focuser with 1:10 reduction
- Extra-thin secondary mirror mount
This Newtonian is a compact, very fast instrument (f/4.0) for high-resolution astrophotography with short exposure times. It is ideal for large emission nebulae and galaxies. Despite the fastfocal ratio and optimisation as a photo Newtonian, it is also a pleasure to use for visual observation, especially for deep sky objects! The large focuser with 1:10 fine drive allows for a bright field of view and precise focusing. The secondary mirror struts are kept extra thin to cause as little obstruction as possible in the optical path, resulting in better contrast. The generous back focus of 83.2 millimetres leaves enough working distance for additional accessories, such as a coma corrector or filter wheel. For astrophotography with this fast aperture ratio, you will definitely need a good coma corrector to maintain sharpness and point-like stars across the entire image field. With smaller camera sensors and purely visual use of this Newtonian, a coma corrector may not be absolutely necessary.
The scope comes with an 8x50 finder, a 35 mm extension tube (important for visual use), a 26 mm Super Plössl eyepiece and a fan for faster cooling of the primary mirror.
The LX85 mount has been designed with astrophotography in mind. With its powerful servomotors and Meade Smart Drive technology, it follows the sky's rotation and keeps the telescope accurately tracking the desired object for long exposure times - and without having to do a meridian flip!
- The LX85 is particularly light and therefore ideal for portable use in the garden or an observing location under a particularly dark sky.
- The AudioStar GoTo control firstcorrectly positions the telescope and then automatically tracks the object you wish to observe. This is also ideal for beginners!
- The LX85 mount allows the connection of an autoguider for precision tracking control.
The LX85 mount follows the usual telescope standards, allowing it to be used with most commercial telescopes up to 15kg in weight. Meade offers the mount together with a wide range of great optics - inexpensive Newtonian telescopes, Maksutovs for lunar and planetary specialists, all-round ACF optics, and even high-quality apochromats for the discerning photographer!
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.
