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Meade 8" Schmidt-Newtonian LXD75
Hi,
I'm selling my as new condition Meade 8" Schmidt Newtonian with LXD75 Autostar goto mount.
Asking price is $990 or near offer.
Specs are as follows -
Model:
SN-8 AT
Part Number:
0804-75-02
Aperture:
8" (203mm)
Focal Ratio:
f/4
Focal Length:
812mm
Primary Mirror:
Pyrex®
Viewfinder:
8 x 50
Hand Controller:
AutoStar #497
UHTC:
Included
Telescope Mounting:
LXD75, German-type.
Setting Circle Diameters, RA and Dec.:
2.25 inches.
Polar Illuminated Viewfinder:
Included with all models.
RA Control System:
9-speed, microprocessor-controlled, 12v DC, 72mm (2.83") worm gear.
Declination Control System:
9-speed, microprocessor-controlled, 12v DC, 72mm (2.83") worm gear.
Hemispheres of Operation:
North and South.
GO TO Pointing Precision (approx.):
15 arc mins.
Slow-Motion Controls:
Electric, on both axes.
Bearings:
(2) Ball Bearings RA: outer - 1x58mm, 1x47mm; inner - 1x45mm, 1x35mm DEC: outer - 1x72mm, 1x47mm; inner - 1x55mm, 1x30mm.
Main Telescope Controller:
Motorola® 68HC11 microprocessor; 1-Megabyte flash memory (field reprogrammable); 32K RAM.
Batteries (user-supplied):
8 x D-cells. LXD75-Series models may alternatively be powered from an automobile cigarette lighter plug, using the #607 Power Cord, or from a 115v AC home outlet, using the #547 AC Adapter; both the #607 and the #547 include 25 ft. cords. (not included).
Battery Life (approx.):
40 hours.
Onboard Celestial Object Database:
30,223 objects.
Slew Speeds both axes:
1x, 2x, 8x, 16x, 64x, 128x sidereal; 1.5°/sec., 3°/sec., 4.5°/sec.
Tracking Rates:
Sidereal, lunar, or custom-selected from 2000 incremental rates.
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