
Meade LX200-ACF 8" f/10 Telescope - without Tripod
Meade LX200-ACF 8" f/10 Telescope - without Tripod: This 8-Inch LX200-ACF has a 203.2 mm (8-inch) aperture Advanced Coma Free (ACF) optics. It has a focal length of 2000 mm, a focal ration of f/9.8 (aka f/10), and Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) for maximum image brightness and contrast. It also features the advanced LX200 AutoStar II computer system with 145,000 object library, multiple guided tours, High Precision Pointing capability with sub-arc-minute pointing accuracy, and Meade SmartDrive with Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC). Alignment: Precise and quick star alignment is done effortlessly with Meade's level north technology alignment system incorporating a 16 channel GPS receiver. The AutoStar II is flash-updatable via free downloads at Meade.com (optional cable required). The drive base of the telescope has multiple input and output ports including an RS-232 PC interface and jacks for a (user supplied) CCD Autoguider and illuminated reticle. Focusing: Mechani