Meade Instruments is proud to announce the latest addition to our line of industry leading developments, the LX600, ready to take your visual and optical astronomy to the next level. The fast f/8 Advanced Coma Free optical system produces a wider, flatter field with no coma for pinpoint stars out to the edge of larger imaging sensors and extreme wide angle eyepieces. Includes StarLock for full time guiding at one arc second precision and LightSwitch style auto-alignment, Crayford style zero shift focuser with reduction, AutoStar II GOTO system with over 145,000 object library, and much more.
Designed and Manufactured in North America.
This 12" LX600 has 12" diameter f/8 ACF optics (focal length 2438mm) and Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) for maximum image brightness and contrast. The redesigned mirror mounting system achieves zero image shift and includes an internal Crayford style focuser with two speed, 7:1 reduction control that allows for quick and easy adjustments.
The ACF primary, secondary and corrector plate glass blanks are manufactured in the USA exclusively for Meade.
Includes StarLock — the advanced technology that makes target acquisition on your imaging sensor and accurate guiding during exposures completely automatic.
The 12" LX600-ACF comes equipped with the AutoStar II keypad with 145,000 object library, Meade 1.25" diagonal mirror, 26mm Super Plossl eyepiece and 8x50 viewfinder with quick release bracket. NOTE: Power adapters/cables sold separately. Choose between the Universal AC adapter, or the #607 DC power cord plus external field battery.
Power panel includes the following ports: 12V input, 12V output, illuminated reticle, handbox, RS-232 x1, StarLock, Aux, and Focuser. Meade Microfocuser compatible, Microfocuser item #07080 sold separately.
NOTE: Shown in photo with Tripod. Tripod is NOT included.
Warranty:
Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for two years from date of purchase. This warranty is provided by Meade for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact Meade at 800-626-3233.
Meade 12" f/8 LX600 ACF Telescope with StarLock
Series LX200 Telescopes Warranty 1 Year Experience Level Intermediate, Advanced Activity Astroimaging, Observing Type Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) Clear Aperture 12" Optical Design Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) Optical Coatings UHTC™ Focal Length 3,048mm Focal Ratio f/10 Resolving Power (Dawes' Limit) 0.380 arc-seconds Oversized Primary Mirror Yes Mirror Lock Yes Viewfinder 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 Object Database 145,000 objects Pointing Precision (High-Precision Mode) 1 arc-minute (+/-) Periodic Error Correction Both Axes Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC) Yes Typical Guiding Performance with StarLock < 1 arc-second 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 Tripod Giant Field Tripod Power Source (Optional) 12v DC, 5 amp Meade Universal Power Supply Batteries (User-Supplied) 8 x C cells GPS Receiver Yes True Level & North Sensors (LNT) Yes Time Chip Yes Electronic Focuser Optional Smart Mount™ Yes Smart Drive™ Yes Anti-vibration Pads Optional Wedge Optional