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MEADE 8 Inch LX200 Professional Telescope in Excellent Condition + EXTRAS For Sale


MEADE 8 Inch LX200 Professional Telescope in Excellent Condition + EXTRAS
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MEADE 8 Inch LX200 Professional Telescope in Excellent Condition + EXTRAS:
$1825.00

MEADE - 8 Inch LX200 Professional Telescope in Excellent Conditions -- Lots of extras included --This is a Professional Telescope and not a toy - Perfect for intermediate to advanced usersQuick Overview
  • 8\" f/10 Advanced Coma-Free Optics - 2000mmfocal length
  • Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC)
  • AutoStar II GOTO system (145,000 Celestial Object Database)
  • Heavy Duty MEADE Height Adjustable Tripod
  • AutoStar Ver. 4.2g*
  • Everything you need to get started
Product Details

This 8\" LX200-ACF has 8” diameter f/10 ACF optics (focal length 2000mm) and Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) for maximum image brightness and contrast. Features the advanced LX200 AutoStar II computer system with 145,000 object library, multiple guided tours, High Precision Pointing capability with sub arc-minute pointing accuracy, and Meade SmartDrive with Permanent Periodic Error Correction.

Precise and quick star alignment is done near effortlessly with Meade\'s level north technology alignment system incorporating a 16 channel GPS receiver. The Autostar II is flash-updatable via downloads on Internet sites*. The drive base of the telescope has multiple input and output ports including an RS-232 PC interface and jacks for a (user supplied) CCD Autoguider and illuminated reticle.

Mechanically loaded as well all LX200 models feature a primary mirror locking mechanism, which effectively prevents movement of the primary mirror during long exposure astrophotography or observing. Turn the lock knob located just above the telescopes main focus knob and the progressive-tension primary lock completely cancels any residual image shift due to mirror movement during visual, photographic, or imaging applications.

All LX200-ACF models feature the DC-servo driven super heavy-duty double fork mount, the strongest and most rigid mount in its class. Fast slew speeds are from 1 to 8 degrees per second and can be user-selected at .1 degree-per-second increments, while fine slewing and photographic guiding speeds can be adjusted from .01x to 1x sidereal in one one-hundredth increments. The mount and all electronics are internally powered by 8 (user-supplied) C-cell batteries, which will typically operate the telescope for around 20 hours. The mount additionally has mechanical locks and slow-motion manual controls in both axis if for some reason you found yourself without power.

The LX200-ACF comes fully equipped a 1.25\" diagonal mirror, Series 4000 26mm Plössl eyepiece, 8x50 viewfinder with quick release bracket. Scope weight is 45 pounds with 19 pound tripod. Ships in 2 boxes.

Specifications:

  • Series: LX200 Telescope
  • Experience Level: Intermediate, Advanced
  • Clear Aperture: 8\"
  • Optical Design: Advanced Coma-Free (ACF)
  • Optical Coatings: UHTC™
  • Focal Length: 2000mm
  • Focal Ratio: f/10
  • Resolving Power (Dawes\' Limit): 0.570 arc-seconds
  • Oversized Primary Mirror: Yes
  • Mirror Lock: Yes
  • (Two) Viewfinders included: 8x50mm with cross-hair reticle
  • Eyepiece(s): 26mm Series 4000™ Super Plössl
  • Focuser Mechanism: Single Speed Focuser
  • Diagonal: 1.25\" diagonal mirror
  • Hand Controller: AutoStar® II (NOTE:Some LED Segments vary in brightness)
  • Object Database: 145,000 objects
  • Pointing Precision (High-Precision Mode): 1 arc-minute (+/-)
  • 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
  • Control Panel: 12v DC in, 12v DC out, Power, Focuser, Reticle, Handbox port, 2x computer connection ports (RS232), 1 Aux guide port
  • Batteries (User-Supplied): 8 x C cells
  • GPS Receiver: Yes
  • True Level & North Sensors (LNT): Yes
  • Time Chip: Yes
  • Smart Mount™: Yes
  • Smart Drive™: Yes
  • Heavy Duty MEADE Tripod: Yes
  • Instruction Manual: Yes

Additional Items Included:

  • Professional MEADE Series 4000 Assorted Eyepieces (Super Plössl) & Filters with carry case
    • 40mm
    • 32mm
    • 20mm
    • 15mm
    • 9.7mm
    • 6.4mm
    • Filters #: 804, 58, 23A, 12, ND96(0.9)
    • Camera Adapter
  • Extra Bower T-Mount Camera Adapter
  • Extra Long 507 RS232 Connector Cable.
  • 25 Foot DC Extension Cable (Automobile 12v Plug)
  • AC to 12V DC 24W Converter (Cigarette Lighter Adapter Socket)
  • USB to RS232 Adapter
  • Field Guide to the Night Sky Book
  • Heavy Duty Nylon Carry Case (Duffel Bag Style)

* Please note that this Telescope is on AutoStar Version 4.2g and has not been updated to the latest Firmware and Software.Buyer can update if desired with software & Firmware available on the Internet. I have included a DVD with updates downloaded from the Internet, but they have not been applied to the telescope. MEADE is no longer in business, and their site is offline. There are numerous user-driven support sites and communities available on the Internet that keep the ecosystem viable and functioning.

** Due to the item\'s size, weight, and number of large boxes needed (3), shipping is not recommended due to the high cost. Prefer Local Pickup Only. Located in Broward County, Florida. Contact me if you want to ship, as the additional cost will need to be added to the listing.


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