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Meade Series 6000 130mm f/7 APO Refractor Telescope w/LX850
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  • 130mm f/7 Triplet APO Optics - 910mm focal length
  • 2.5" dual speed rack and pinion focuser with 10:1
  • 90 pound instrument capacity
  • StarLock automatic guider and AutoStar II GOTO system
  • Heavy-duty tripod and hard case for the APO OTA


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Item #  55655
Mfg Model #  0130-85-01

Meade Series 6000 ED APO Triplets are among the finest available optically at any price. Combined with the fantastic qualities of the LX850 mount this package is an advanced astrophotographers dream brought to life. Features a 130mm diameter (5.1") fully multi-coated triplet objective lens made from the highest quality ED (extra-low dispersion) glass for outstanding contrast and sharpness as well as near zero detectable chromatic aberration or "color fringing". Features a super precise dual speed 3" Crayford focuser with 10:1 gear reduction for ultra fine focus control. Focal length is 910mm, f/7.

 Includes StarLock dual imager integrated full time guider, Ultra Precision Pointing and Assisted Drift Alignment, 5.8" 225 tooth polished bronze worm/gear drives with low periodic error, internal cable routing, GPS receiver, AutoStar II GOTO system with over 144,000 object library, heavy-duty adjustable height tripod with anti-vibration pads, Universal AC Adapter, telescope to computer USB cable and AutoStar Suite software.

Includes StarLock- the revolutionary new technology that makes target acquisition on your imaging sensor and accurate guiding during exposures completely automatic. With Meade's exclusive LightSwitch technology at its core, StarLock uses an 80mm f/5 optic and two camera sensor system to provide computer assisted polar alignment using the drift method. Once aligned the StarLock is guiding the mount in real time, and even automatically programs periodic error correction, achieving a guiding accuracy of up to 1 arcsecond in good seeing and with the capability of guiding on stars as faint as 11th magnitude.

The LX850 mount, constructed of machined stainless steel and aircraft grade aluminum is a rock solid platform for the most demanding applications, with a 90 pound payload capacity and pointing accuracy as good as one arcminute. Features include precision roller bearings on each axis, a 1.75 stainless steel RA shaft, 5.8" main gears, fine manual adjustment controls on both axis, illuminated reticle output port. Mount main body weight is 55 pounds. The fully height adjustable (29 to 45") tripod features massive 3" diameter legs for rock steady performance and weighs 36 pounds. Includes single 26 pound stainless steel counterweight, additional weights sold separately. LX800 mount shown in photo, LX850 mount similar.

Telescope comes fully equipped with a Meade Series 5000 2" diagonal prism featuring enhanced 99% reflectivity, Series 5000 HD-60 25mm eyepiece, 8x50 viewfinder with quick release bracket, and hard case for the APO optical tube assembly.

Warranty

This product is serviced and supported by its manufacturer according to the terms and conditions included in the packaged product. Orion's limited warranty does not apply. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support.

Warning

Please note this product was not designed or intended by the manufacturer for use by a child 12 years of age or younger.

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  • Best for viewing
    Brighter deep sky
  • Best for imaging
    Solar, lunar, planetary & Messier objects
  • User level
    Advanced
  • Optical design
    Refractor
  • Optical diameter
    130mm
  • Focal length
    910mm
  • Focal ratio
    f/7.0
  • Coatings
    Fully multi-coated
  • Optics type
    Air-spaced triplet
  • Glass material
    Extra low dispersion
  • Resolving power
    115.80arc*sec
  • Lowest useful magnification
    19x
  • Highest useful magnification
    260x
  • Highest theoretical magnification
    260x
  • Limiting stellar magnitude
    13.3
  • Finder scope
    8x50
  • Focuser
    2.7" Hybrid dual-speed Rack-and-pinion
  • Mount type
    Equatorial
  • Astro-imaging capability
    Lunar, planetary & long exposure
  • Length of optical tube
    37.0 in.
  • Weight, optical tube
    25.0 lbs.
  • Additional included accessories
    LX850 mount with 90 pound capacity
  • Other features
    Auto Star II go to system, Anti Vibration pads
  • Warranty
    One year

When an item is not in-stock we will ship it as soon as it becomes available. Typically in-stock items will ship first and backordered items will follow as soon as they are available.

A per-item shipping charge (in addition to the standard shipping and handling charge) applies to this product. This charge varies based on the shipping method.

Standard Delivery: $500.00
Standard Delivery to Canada: $900.00

SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS APPLY FOR THIS PRODUCT

This product is available to ship Standard delivery within the 50 US states. Delivery is not available to US territories/protectorates or APO/DPO/FPO addresses. Standard delivery is available to Canada. 3 Day, 2nd Day and Next Day delivery is not available.

The Meade Series 6000 130mm f/7 APO Refractor Telescope w/LX850 is a very large, multi-box, telescope and may arrive through freight service on a pallet for curbside delivery.

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