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Optical Systems. A whole telescope family in a single line.
The LXD75 line represents all three major telescope types; refractor, reflector, and compound. To learn more
about optical systems, see page 45-49. We suggest you study the following pages to understand the features
and benets of each scope in the LXD75 line. But if you’d like us to simplify your choice for you, go for the
popular 8" Schmidt-Newtonian. For the past few years, online user groups and forums have praised its fast
focal ratio and incredibly crisp, wide-eld optics.
The UHTC
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advantage. A difference you can see.
Meade Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) are an amazing scientic breakthrough that increase
brightness by the equivalent of nearly an inch of aperture (depending on scope size). These coatings are
exclusive to Meade and make a real difference over competing scopes. Image brightness is increased by 15%
over standard coatings (see pg. 68).
Add a Meade Lunar Planetary or Deep Sky Imager. See what you’ve been missing.
As long as you’re moving up to a polar-aligned, large-aperture scope, you’d be crazy not to at least give deep
space astrophotography a try. Meade’s user-friendly and affordable imagers make it easier than ever. See page
116 for our full line of imagers.
Choosing the right LXD75
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Whether you’re ready to tackle the exciting world of astrophotography
or just want to upgrade to a larger aperture telescope, the LXD75 series
has something for everyone. Because these scopes incorporate engineering
innovations from many of Meade’s higher-priced instruments, they are
the most serious, moderately-priced telescopes on the market. From
the entry level 6" Newtonian Reflector to the “best kept secret in
astrophotography (the 8" & 10" Schmidt-Newtonians), any of these telescopes
will make the perfect first or second telescope for anyone who has
caught the astronomy bug. The lxd75 Newtonian and Schmidt-Newtonian
are also great alternatives to a Dobsonian for those who want GoTo
capabilities. First, choose your optical system (see pgs. 45-49), then simply
decide on an aperture that suits your needs. Purchase a DSI imager and you
can learn to shoot pristine and publishable images of galaxies, nebulas,
and clusters in breathtaking color and detail. An LXD75 is your ticket to
shooting like the big boys.