mozzie
13-01-2014, 03:40 PM
i have for sale a MEADE lx200 14"sct with ACF optics.
i have had this scope for a little over 18 months and it hasn't been used in the past 6,just haven't had time and am changing direction in astronomy.
this is a f10 3556mm focal lenght with a few accessories.
meade counter weight system
meade 2" 45deg diagional
meade 1209 zero shift electric focuser
meade 505 cable with meade usb to rs232
losmandy dovetail bar
peterson 2" eye opener
peterson dec ezy clutch
astrozap dew shield
corrector plate heater
these are the specs
Clear Aperture 14" (356mm)
Optical Design
Advanced Coma Free (ACF)
Focal Length 3,556mm
Focal Ratio f/10
Telescope Mounting Heavy-duty fork type; double-tine
Optical Coatings Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC)
Resolving Power (Dawes Limit) 0.326 arcseconds
AutoStar Controller Autostar II
Object Database 145,000 objects
Viewfinder 8x50mm with cross-hair reticle
Eyepiece 26mm Series 5000 Super Plossl
Diagonal 1.25" diagonal prism
Pointing Precision (High-Precision Mode) 1-arc min.
Periodic Error Correction Both Axes
Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC) Yes
Slow Motion Controls Mechanical & electronic
Slew Speeds RA and Dec: 0.01x to1.0x sidereal, variable in 0.01x increments; 2x, 8x, 16x, 64x, 128x sidereal; 1°/sec. to 2°/sec., variable in 0.1° increments.
Tracking Rates Sidereal, lunar, or custom-selected from 2000 incremental rates
The most widely used research quality telescope.
Meade's LX200-ACF brings Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optics within reach of aspiring astronomers everywhere. Nearly every observatory reflector in the world uses an aplanatic (coma-free) optical system like the Ritchey-Chrétien (RC), including NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. Now you can own similar optics to what the professionals use. The LX200-ACF includes all the field-proven features of the LX200 including GPS, Primary Mirror Lock, Oversized Primary Mirror, SmartDrive™, Smart Mount™, AutoStar® II and more. The new LX200-ACF. It's the biggest news in astronomy since, well, the LX200.
f/10 Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) Optics. Building from a classic RC design, Meade has created a new design with the same coma-free pinpoint star images and flatter field also reduces the astigmatism and eliminates diffractions spikes found in classical RCs. The LX200-ACF is the perfect platform for the demanding researcher and imaging enthusiast with telescopes available in apertures of 8 inches, 10 inches, 12 inches, 14 inches, and 16 inches.
Meade Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC™). Increasing total light transmission and image brightness by nearly 20% over Meade's standard coatings. Objects such as stars, galaxies and nebulae will appear significantly brighter.
Zero Image-Shift Microfocuser. Optional for the 8", 10", 12",14" and standard with the 16" models, allows you to obtain precise image focus with no image movement. Perfect for astroimaging or during planetary observation. Focus is controlled thru the Autostar II handbox.
Oversized Primary Mirror. Meade primary mirror diameters are greater than their listed aperture (e.g., the diameter of the 8" LX200-ACF is actually 8.25"). This additional 1/4" yields a wide, fully illuminated field-of-view.
Primary Mirror Lock allows you to lock the mirror in place preventing movement during long-exposure astrophotography.
Smart Drive™ provides permanent periodic error correction (PPEC) on both axes by learning and averaging error over the course of one or more training periods, thereby minimizing guiding corrections during long-exposure photographs. PPEC is available on both axes and functions in both polar and altazimuth modes.
GPS Receiver automatically inputs precise time, date, and geographical location to help quickly and precisely align the telescope.
AutoAlign™. Telescopes with Meade's AutoAlign are smart scopes that know the night sky right out of the box. AutoAlign picks two alignment stars for you and places them right in your view-finder. Just center to fine tune your alignment and the wonders of the universe are at your fingertips.
there is more information at meade.com
i have sold my dome and all other accessories and this is the last to go the pictures are taken with scope in it's original shipping carten and this is where it sleeps.it does not come with a tripod as i had a concrete pier built for it.i payed $9000 for it at bintel sydney
this scope is in mint condition and the views from it are amazing !!!
it can be shipped but buyer to pay for shipping.
price $5900 firm please pm for more information
thanks peter
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i have had this scope for a little over 18 months and it hasn't been used in the past 6,just haven't had time and am changing direction in astronomy.
this is a f10 3556mm focal lenght with a few accessories.
meade counter weight system
meade 2" 45deg diagional
meade 1209 zero shift electric focuser
meade 505 cable with meade usb to rs232
losmandy dovetail bar
peterson 2" eye opener
peterson dec ezy clutch
astrozap dew shield
corrector plate heater
these are the specs
Clear Aperture 14" (356mm)
Optical Design
Advanced Coma Free (ACF)
Focal Length 3,556mm
Focal Ratio f/10
Telescope Mounting Heavy-duty fork type; double-tine
Optical Coatings Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC)
Resolving Power (Dawes Limit) 0.326 arcseconds
AutoStar Controller Autostar II
Object Database 145,000 objects
Viewfinder 8x50mm with cross-hair reticle
Eyepiece 26mm Series 5000 Super Plossl
Diagonal 1.25" diagonal prism
Pointing Precision (High-Precision Mode) 1-arc min.
Periodic Error Correction Both Axes
Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC) Yes
Slow Motion Controls Mechanical & electronic
Slew Speeds RA and Dec: 0.01x to1.0x sidereal, variable in 0.01x increments; 2x, 8x, 16x, 64x, 128x sidereal; 1°/sec. to 2°/sec., variable in 0.1° increments.
Tracking Rates Sidereal, lunar, or custom-selected from 2000 incremental rates
The most widely used research quality telescope.
Meade's LX200-ACF brings Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optics within reach of aspiring astronomers everywhere. Nearly every observatory reflector in the world uses an aplanatic (coma-free) optical system like the Ritchey-Chrétien (RC), including NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. Now you can own similar optics to what the professionals use. The LX200-ACF includes all the field-proven features of the LX200 including GPS, Primary Mirror Lock, Oversized Primary Mirror, SmartDrive™, Smart Mount™, AutoStar® II and more. The new LX200-ACF. It's the biggest news in astronomy since, well, the LX200.
f/10 Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) Optics. Building from a classic RC design, Meade has created a new design with the same coma-free pinpoint star images and flatter field also reduces the astigmatism and eliminates diffractions spikes found in classical RCs. The LX200-ACF is the perfect platform for the demanding researcher and imaging enthusiast with telescopes available in apertures of 8 inches, 10 inches, 12 inches, 14 inches, and 16 inches.
Meade Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC™). Increasing total light transmission and image brightness by nearly 20% over Meade's standard coatings. Objects such as stars, galaxies and nebulae will appear significantly brighter.
Zero Image-Shift Microfocuser. Optional for the 8", 10", 12",14" and standard with the 16" models, allows you to obtain precise image focus with no image movement. Perfect for astroimaging or during planetary observation. Focus is controlled thru the Autostar II handbox.
Oversized Primary Mirror. Meade primary mirror diameters are greater than their listed aperture (e.g., the diameter of the 8" LX200-ACF is actually 8.25"). This additional 1/4" yields a wide, fully illuminated field-of-view.
Primary Mirror Lock allows you to lock the mirror in place preventing movement during long-exposure astrophotography.
Smart Drive™ provides permanent periodic error correction (PPEC) on both axes by learning and averaging error over the course of one or more training periods, thereby minimizing guiding corrections during long-exposure photographs. PPEC is available on both axes and functions in both polar and altazimuth modes.
GPS Receiver automatically inputs precise time, date, and geographical location to help quickly and precisely align the telescope.
AutoAlign™. Telescopes with Meade's AutoAlign are smart scopes that know the night sky right out of the box. AutoAlign picks two alignment stars for you and places them right in your view-finder. Just center to fine tune your alignment and the wonders of the universe are at your fingertips.
there is more information at meade.com
i have sold my dome and all other accessories and this is the last to go the pictures are taken with scope in it's original shipping carten and this is where it sleeps.it does not come with a tripod as i had a concrete pier built for it.i payed $9000 for it at bintel sydney
this scope is in mint condition and the views from it are amazing !!!
it can be shipped but buyer to pay for shipping.
price $5900 firm please pm for more information
thanks peter
155220
155223
155224
155221
155218
155222
155219