Meade 16″ f/8 LX600 ACF Telescope with StarLock and Tripod

With Super Giant Field Tripod. The fast f/8 Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optical system produces a wider, flatter field with no coma for pinpoint stars out to the edge when using large image sensors and extreme wide-angle eyepieces. Includes the patented Starlock auto-guiding system for automatic full-time guiding with one arc-second precision under good seeing conditions, zero image-shift focuser, AutoStar II GOTO system with over 14,000 object library, and much more.

Designed and Manufactured in North America.

With fast f/8 ACF optics 3251mm focal length) and Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) for maximum image brightness and contrast. The redesigned mirror mounting system achieves zero-image shift when focusing eliminating the need for re-centering your object and includes an internal Crayford-style focuser with two speed, 7:1 reduction control that allows for quick and easy adjustments.

The optical path and components of the ACF telescope design

Has a dual fork mount and features 11″ main gears and boasts pointing accuracy of one arc-minute or better in High Precision Mode. This rock solid platform is sure to exceed the need for the most demanding applications.

The included Super Giant Field Tripod ensures a research grade foundation for this largest of the LX600 models and is remarkably transportable for an instrument of its size and specifications.

Includes StarLock — the advanced technology that makes target acquisition on your imaging sensor and accurate guiding during exposures completely automatic.

The 16″ LX600 Advanced Coma-Free comes fully equipped with AutoStar II keypad with 14,000 object library, Meade 2″ Series 5000 diagonal with enhanced 99% reflectivity, Meade 2″ PWA 28mm eyepiece, and 8×50 viewfinder with quick release bracket, and both an AC adapter and a DC power cord.

Power panel includes the following ports: 12V input, 12V output, illuminated reticle, handbox, RS-232 x1, StarLock, Aux, and Focuser.

Specifications

• Best for viewing: Fainter deep sky
• Best for imaging: Solar, lunar, planetary & Messier objects
• Astro-imaging capability: Lunar, planetary & long exposure
• User level: Advanced
• Optical design: Advanced Coma-Free (ACF)
• Optical diameter: 406mm
• Focal length: 3251mm
• Focal ratio: f/8.0
• Finder scope magnification: 8x
• Finder scope lens diameter: 50mm
• Magnification with included eyepieces: 116x
• Resolving power: 115.80arc*sec
• Lowest useful magnification: 58x
• Highest useful magnification: 300x
• Highest theoretical magnification: 812x
• Limiting stellar magnitude: 15.7
• Optical quality: Diffraction limited
• Finder scope: 8×50
• Focuser: Internal
• Diagonal degrees: 2″ 90° Mirror Star
• Mount type: Altazimuth
• Computerized compatibility: Go-To included
• Number of objects in database: 145,000
• Tracking rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
• Motor speeds: Up to 8 degrees/sec
• Motor type: DC Servo motors with encoders
• Power requirement: 12-volt DC – 5A (tip positive)
• PEC: Yes
• GPS: Included
• Backlash compensation: Yes
• Setting circles: Electronic, via the hand controller
• Available ports: RS-232, Aux, autoguider
• Tube material: Aluminum
• Tripod material: Aluminum & Steel
• Weight, optical tube318.0 lbs.
• Weight, mount/tripod81.0 lbs.
• Weight, fully assembled399.0 lbs.
• Additional included accessories: Series 5000 PWA 28mm eyepiece, AutoStar II hand controller, AC adapter and DC power cable
• Other features: Internal zero-shift Crayford style focuser, Starlock automatic guider, LightSwitch style automatic alignment
• Warranty: Two year