Product Hilights
• 12” f/8 Advanced Coma-Free catadioptric optics
• UHTC optical multicoatings for high light transmission
• unique StarLock system for full-time automatic arc second guiding accuracy
• internal Crayford-type dual speed focusing to reduce image shift during use
• dual fork arm altazimuth go-to mount with GPS
• AutoStar II computer hand control with 145,000 object go-to library
• Giant Field Tripod with 3” diameter chromed steel legs for maximum stability
The 12" LX600 ACF Telescope with StarLock from Meade is a technologically advanced Cassegrain telescope
with a computerized fork mount. This innovative design combined with
Meade's Ultra High Transmission Coating ensures that images are bright,
with high contrast and faithful color reproduction. The included Giant
Field Tripod has 3" diameter steel legs with a cast aluminum adjustable
head, providing the LX600 with a professional-grade foundation for
celestial observations.
Meade engineers developed a new coma
free design by combining a hyperbolic secondary mirror with a primary
mirror and corrector lens that perform as a single hyperbolic element.
This advanced coma free (ACF) design produces a flatter field of view
that rivals traditional Ritchey-Chretien (RC) telescopes at a fraction
of the cost. The ACF design even eliminates diffraction spikes and
improves astigmatism, both of which are inherent in the traditional RC
design.
At the core of the LX600 Series' tracking and
alignment system is Meade's StarLock technology. StarLock uses both a
wide field and a narrow field digital camera to identify guide stars as
faint as 11th magnitude, then communicates information to the right
ascension and declination motors to track celestial objects for precise
one arcsecond guiding. Unlike standard autoguiders, StarLock directly
transmits specific real-time commands to each of the servo motors,
resulting in maximum accuracy and faster guide corrections to within one
arcsecond.
The LX600 is packaged with a heavy-duty
double-tine fork that is engineered to accommodate the optical tube
assembly, StarLock assembly, and cameras used for astrophotography.
5.75" worm gears in both RA and DEC axes provide smooth movement with
minimal periodic error. This fork enables 180 degree range of motion,
allowing the optical tube to slew from horizon to horizon without the
meridian flip common with German equatorial mounts.
AutoStar II
GoTo software makes setting up and observing celestial bodies with the
LX600 both user-friendly and relatively easy. Over 144,000 objects are
pre-loaded on the AutoStar handbox, all stargazers need to do is enter
the moon, planet, star cluster, nebula or galaxy of their interest on
the AutoStar handbox and the mount will automatically move the telescope
into alignment.
The LX600 with StarLock combines world-class
optics with a robust yet portable mount and tripod. Paired with the
AutoStar II GoTo software, this kit includes all the hardware and
software that professional astronomers and astrophotographers need for
years of superb observation.
Meade 12" LX600 ACF Telescope with StarLock and Tripod
12" Optical Tube Assembly
StarLock Assembly
Fork Mount with Drive Base
Giant Field Tripod
1.25" Diagonal Prism
26mm Series 4000 Eyepiece
One Year Limited Warranty
Based on Astronomy magazine’s telescope "report cards", scopes of this size and type generally perform as follows . . .
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