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 Meade Telescope AP 70/350 Series 6000 Astrograph 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 6000 series apochromatic refractors are among the best-made lens telescopes on the market. Each refractor is individually manufactured and tested to ensure that they meet the highest demands in optics and mechanics.

Glass with the highest quality and extremely low dispersion is used for the lens. In this way, the color errors typical of lens telescopes are practically completely eliminated, and high contrast and sharpness are achieved.

Multiple quality optics for high transmission
2.5 "Rack & Pinion focuser with reduction for high load capacity and precise focusing
Camera adapter with M48 and M42 standard thread (T2)
Retractable dew cap for a shorter transport length
Complete with pipe clamps and prism rail according to the Vixen standard, as well as a high-quality transport case made of aluminum


The AP 70/350 optics follow the 4-element Petzval design with FPL-53 glass. This telescope is ideal for demanding and advanced astrophotography. The fully illuminated, corrected field has a diameter of 42 millimeters and is therefore suitable for full format.



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 Astrograph
Opening (mm) 70
Focal length (mm) 350
Opening ratio (f /) 5
Resolving power (arc seconds) 1.97
Limit size (mag) 11
Light collecting capacity (-fold a 7mm pupil) 100
Max. Sensible enlargement (-fold) 140
Tube weight (kg) 2.04
Tube diameter (mm) 114
Tube length (mm) 311
aluminum tube material
Coating multiple
Full tube Tubuskonstruktion
Okularauszug
Type rack
Connection (eyepiece side) (inch) 2
Connection thread (camera side) T2
Load capacity (kg) 3
Reduction 1:10 fine drive
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
Viewfinder without
no deflecting
Pipe clamps Yes
Taukappe yes
Counterweights (kg) 4
Transport case yes
Polsucher no
Generally
series LX85
Total weight (kg) 17.5
application areas
Astrophotography yes (very good)
Moon & planets yes
Nature observation no
Nebulae & galaxies yes
Sun no (only with a suitable sun filter)
Recommended for ...
beginners no
advanced yes
Observatories no