Product Catalog

The most widely used research telescope on earth now comes with the most advanced optical system
in space. Meade’s lx200-acf
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brings advanced coma-free optics within reach of aspiring astronomers
everywhere. Nearly every observatory reflector in the world is a Ritchey-Chrétien, including
NASA’s Hubble Space telescope. Now you can have the performance the professionals expect. The
lx200-acf combines a revolutionary new optical system with the field-proven mechanical features
of the original lx200 — the most widely used research-grade telescope in astronomy today.
Dr. Clay Sherrod says, “I personally know over 100 amateur astronomers using lx200s out-of-the-
box (new ones and old ones) to provide research data to professionals around the world. One
friend of mine used his 14" lx200 to discover binary asteroids using light curves. It’s remarkable
stuff that only the pros could do before.
But the lx200-acf offers inspiring views for the recreational astronomer too. After decades of
Schmidt-Cassegrain optical designs dominating the market, the lx200-acf’s evolution to patent-
pending Advanced RC optics is the biggest news in astronomy since, well, the original lx200.
Advanced (f/10) Coma-Free Optics. The crisp, flatter, coma-free images of the RC optical design have
long been coveted by astrophotographers and researchers (who sadly could not afford them). Such astronomers are now
calling Meade’s affordable Advanced Coma-Free optics “a gift,” “perfect,” “textbook,” and “lovely.”
Advanced Coma-Fr ee Optics. Only Meade individually figures their Water White glass corrector lenses and
Pyrex
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primary and secondary mirrors for observatory-class light transmission, temperature stability, smoothness and image
correction. Our optics lead the industry (see pg. 128).
Zero I m age-Shift Microfocuser. Allows you to obtain precise focus with no image movement using
four push-button speeds (fast, medium, slow, fine) on the AutoStar controller. Like this entire list, only Meade has it.
Pr i m a ry Mirror Lock. Locks the primary mirror in place during long-exposure astrophotography.
Eliminates mirror flop when crossing the meridian.
Smart Mount.
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Constantly refines pointing accuracy each time an object is centered and updated. Works in equatorial
or altazimuth alignment. An indispensable feature for permanent installations (which Meade has more of than any other
manufacturer).
Smart Drive.
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Provides Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC) on both axes over the course of one or more
training periods, thereby minimizing guiding corrections during long-exposure astrophotography (see pg. 92).
Sony
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GPS Receiver Sensor. Automatically inputs precise time, date, and geographical location to help
quickly and precisely align your telescope. Gets a satellite fix in just a few seconds despite obstructions like trees or buildings.
Au toA lign.
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Sky & Telescope says, “Simply turn it on and this telescope aligns itself to the sky all by itself, ready to
show you thousands of objects at the push of a button.”
Au toStar
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II Con t roller. AutoStar on steroids. Features “Hot Keys” for quick access to over 150,000 celestial
objects. Operate features like Smart Drive,
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Smart Mount,
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and the Zero Image-Shift Microfocuser with the push of a button.
Download software updates, guided tours, and timely objects like satellites, comets and new discoveries free at Meade.com (see pg. 86).
Rock-Solid Field Tripod. Depending on aperture, scopes come with an adjustable Sturdy Field Tripod, Giant
Field Tripod, or Super Giant Field Tripod to give you a solid, research-grade foundation.
UHTC.
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Our exotic multi-layer optical coatings optimize light transmission. Image brightness is increased by 15% over standard
coatings. It’s like adding up to an extra inch of aperture (depending on the scope size). Objects appear dramatically brighter (see pg. 68).
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