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Meade telescope AC 120/700 LX85 GoTo

Item Description:
Please note that the operating instructions are in English. We are still working on a translation.

The LX85 series is ideal for ambitious beginners or experienced observers who also want to tap into astrophotography.



The AC 120/700 optics is an ideal rich-field telescope, which means that it shows a large section of the sky and allows the observation of large fields: extensive open star clusters must be completely overlooked.

The rather large objective lens with 120 millimeters already collects a lot of light to make even weak DeepSky objects visible: globular clusters and distant galaxies can be spied on. Unlike a mirror telescope, there are no secondary mirrors and mirror mounts in the beam path with a lens telescope. The telescope thus fully utilizes its 120 millimeter opening without obstruction and ensures sharp imaging without diffraction structures. The lens is corrected for the color errors typical of refractors, hence the name Achromat.

Lens telescopes have a deep eyepiece that can be viewed in any position without a step or ladder. This is also ideal for use on the balcony, for public demonstrations or for observation with children



The LX85 mount is designed for mobile astrophotography. With its powerful servomotors and Meade Smart Drive technology, it follows the sky and keeps the telescope aligned with the desired object for long exposure times - without having to flip through the meridian!

The LX85 mount is particularly light and therefore ideal for mobile use in the garden or an observation location under a particularly dark sky.
The GoTo control AudioStar helps with the correct alignment of the telescope and automatically moves to the desired observation object. This is also ideal for beginners!
The LX85 mount allows the connection of an autoguider for precise tracking control.
Versatility: The LX85 mount follows the usual standard for attaching telescopes. It can therefore be used with most commercially available telescopes up to 15kg in weight.




Meade offers the mount with a large selection of excellent optics in a set: inexpensive Newtonian telescopes, Maksutov optics for moon and planet specialists, ACF optics that can be used for almost all astronomical purposes and even high-quality apochromats for demanding photographers!



The AudioStar hand control contains a database of 30,000 celestial objects. Once aligned in the sky, AudioStar can point the telescope at each of these objects and keep it centered in the eyepiece - of course only if the object is just above the horizon. This so-called GoTo functionality is supplemented by further features, such as guided tours, position display and connection to the PC.

A special highlight of the AudioStar control is the built-in loudspeaker. The integrated astronomer inside technology offers over four hours of speech output (only in English). The built-in astronomer knows interesting things to report about the celestial object set in the control!

Meade Smart Drive: Since the telescope shows the celestial object enlarged, an astronomical mount must run very precisely. Even small fluctuations interfere with longer exposure times. However, there are always small fluctuations because the worm shaft of the gear unit cannot be perfectly round. However, these recurring fluctuations can be recognized and compensated for by the computer control. The Smart Drive technology enables this permanent periodic error correction (PPEC).

Technical specifications:
optics
type refractor
type achromatic
Opening (mm) 120
Focal length (mm) 700
Opening ratio (f /) 5.8
Resolving power (arc seconds) 1.15
Limit size (mag) 12.2
Light collecting capacity (-fold a 7mm pupil) 290
Max. Reasonable magnification (-fold) 240
Tube weight (kg) 4.9
Tube diameter (mm) 147
Tube length (mm) 711
aluminum tube material
Coating multiple
Full tube Tubuskonstruktion
Okularauszug
Type rack
Connection (eyepiece side) (inch) 2
mount
type LX85
Mounting type Equatorial
Montierungssattel Vixen Style
Servomotors
Load capacity (kg) 15
Weight (kg) 4.9
GoTo control yes
external cable management
Power consumption (mA) 5000
Power supply (volt) 12
GoTo control
Database (objects) 30,000
GPS no
WLAN no
Language version of the GoTo control system in English
Software AudioStar
Interfaces Autoguider & AUX
PEC correction Meade Smart Drive
Pole alignment Easy Polar Alignment
tripod
Type Tripod
Circular level yes
Tripod Leg Diameter (mm) 45
Shelf yes
Max. Tripod height (cm) 1105
Min. Tripod height (cm) 800
Weight (kg) 5.6
material aluminum
Included accessories
Eyepieces 1.25 '' 26mm, 9mm
Finder scope 8x50
Deflection optics diagonal 2 "- 90 °
Eyepiece adapter 1.25 "- 2"
Pipe clamps Yes
Taukappe yes
Counterweights (kg) 4
Polsucher no
Generally
series LX85
Total weight (kg) 20.5
application areas
Astrophotography yes
Moon & planets yes
Nature observation no
Nebulae & galaxies yes
Sun no (only with a suitable sun filter)
Recommended for ...
beginners yes
advanced no
Observatories no