The LX200 Series 16" ACF™ Telescope features a 16" aperture, 4064mm focal length, and f/10 focal ratio with Dual-Fork Mounting. Equipped with Ultra High Transmission Coatings (UHTC™) and a resolving power of 0.285 arc-seconds for the improvement of brighter star clusters, more fine detail in nebulae, and greater surface features on planets. Includes a Series 4000 26mm Super Plössl eyepiece (156x), viewfinder (8x50 optical with crosshair), 1.25” Diagonal Mirror, and Super Giant Field Tripod. OTA Dimensions: 17.5” ø x 33” L. Assembled Telescope Weight: 225 lbs. Tripod Weight: 88 lbs. Tripod Dimensions: 30” to 44”” variable.
The LX200 features 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. Drive base of the telescope has multiple input/output ports including an RS-232 PC interface and jacks for a CCD Autoguider (user-supplied) 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 dual-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 0.1-degree per second increments, while fine slewing and photographic guiding speeds can be adjusted from .01x to 1x sidereal in one one-hundredth increments. Mount and electronics are internally powered by 8 C-cell (user-supplied) batteries which will typically operate the telescope for around 20 hours (optional Meade Universal AC Adapter also available). The mount also has mechanical locks and slow motion manual controls in both axis if no power is available.
Meade LX200 ACF 16 inch F10 Telescope
Series LX200 Telescopes UPC 709942500691 Warranty 1 Year Experience Level Intermediate, Advanced Activity Astroimaging, Observing Type Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) Clear Aperture 16" Optical Design Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) Optical Coatings UHTC™ Focal Length 4,064mm Focal Ratio f/10 Resolving Power (Dawes' Limit) 0.285 arc-seconds OTA Cooling Fan Yes Oversized Primary Mirror Yes Mirror Lock Yes Viewfinder 8x50mm with cross-hair reticle Eyepiece(s) PWA 28mm, 2" Focuser Mechanism Single Speed Focuser Diagonal Series 5000™ 2" Dielectric Diagonal 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 Super Giant Field Tripod Power Source 12v DC, 5 Amp Power Supply (Optional) GPS Receiver Yes True Level & North Sensors (LNT) Yes Time Chip Yes Electronic Focuser Included Smart Mount™ Yes Smart Drive™ Yes Anti-vibration Pads Optional Assembled Product Weight 225 lbs.