Meade 8" LX85 Astrograph Reflector with Equatorial Mount and AudioStar Controller

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Meade 8" LX85 Astrograph Reflector with Equatorial Mount and AudioStar Controller

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Description

This 8" Newtonian astrograph from Meade is a great solution for astrophotographers looking to capture deep sky objects. A compact telescope with a wide field, this LX85 astrograph captures as much light as possible with its 8-inch BK7 (borosilicate) mirror and enhanced reflectivity coatings. An f/4 focal ratio ensures a fast optical system when coupled with a DSLR or astronomy camera, making this astrograph great for shorter exposures.

The Crayford-style focuser has a 10:1 reduction fine focus knob for precision focusing, brass compression rings to protect the barrels of eyepieces and camera adapters, and a 2" to 1.25" step down adapter to accept either size eyepieces. With a long back-focus of 83.2 mm this LX85 astrograph is designed to achieve focus with DSLR cameras, astrophotography cameras, and a variety of imaging accessories. For visual use, this telescope includes a 35 mm long, 2" diameter eyepiece extension tube (which accommodates both 2" and 1.25" eyepieces).

This astrograph also includes hinged tube rings, a Vixen-style dovetail rail, a 26 mm super Plossl eyepiece, an 8x50 finder scope with bracket, and a rear-mirror cooling fan.

When used with low power 2" eyepieces or camera sensors above ~4:3 format, an optional coma corrector (sold separately) is recommended.

LX85 Equatorial Mount with AudioStar Controller

The LX85 German equatorial mount with AudioStar hand controller is a great go-to system for your astrograph. Slew and track over 30,000 objects with fully automated GoTo slewing and tracking. The mount has an integer gearing motor drive that allows for long exposure tracking. Also built into the mount is an autoguider port to connect an autoguiding camera.

As the name suggests, the AudioStar hand controller features a built-in speaker that plays 4+ hours of educational content about the objects in its database. The controller plugs into the mount to align the telescope and navigate the night sky. The AudioStar controller is capable of many educational functions, including guided tours of celestial objects and the ability to link with a PC (with software and appropriate cable, both sold separately).

Specifications

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Model Number	217012
Telescope Series	Meade LX85
Focal Ratio	f/4
Optical Design	Newtonian Reflector
Telescope Aperture	200mm (7.87")
Telescope Mount Type	Equatorial
Type of Electronics	Computerized - GoTo
Focal Length (mm)	800 mm
Secondary Mirror Central Obstruction	70 mm
Limiting Stellar Magnitude	14.2
Lowest Useful Magnification	29x
Highest Useful Magnification	300x
Focuser Style	Crayford/Crayford Style
Focuser Size	2"
Focuser Speed	Dual Speed
Telescope OTA Length (in.)	27.5 in
Telescope OTA Weight (lb.)	16 lbs
	Meade - 2 Years
Saddle Type	Vixen
Telescope Mount Weight Capacity (lb.)	33
Motor Type	DC Servo with Encoders
Telescope Latitude Range (Degrees)	20-60
Tracking Rates	Sidereal, Solar, Lunar
Periodic Error Correction?	Yes, plus PPEC
Polar Scope Included?	No
Includes GPS Technology?	Yes
Hand Controller Included	Yes - AudioStar
Objects in Telescope Database	30,000
Mount Includes Tripod or Pier?	Yes
Counterweight Total Weight (lb.)	18 (2 x 9 lb)
Tripod Leg Diameter (in.)	2"
Tripod Leg Material	Stainless Steel/Steel

In the Box

8" LX85 Newtonian Astrograph Optical Tube

Super Plossl 26 mm Eyepiece

8x50 Finder Scope and Bracket

(2) Felt-lined Cradle Rings

12V Cooling Fan

2" Eyepiece Extension Tube/2" to 1.25" Eyepiece Adapter

Vixen-style Dovetail Rail

25 ft DC Power Cable

(2) 9-lb Counterweights

AudioStar Hand Controller

LX85 Equatorial Mount

Tripod

Tripod Accessory Tray

AutoStar Suite Software (Download)

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