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Orion Telescopes
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Meade LX70 R8 8" Newtonian Reflector Telescope OTA
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  • Clear Aperture: 200mm (8")
  • Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector (Parabolic)
  • Focal Length: 1000mm
  • Focal Ratio: f/5
  • Viewfinder: 8x50 with cross-hair reticle


Item #  55851
Mfg Model #  270022
  • Best for viewing
    Fainter deep sky
  • Best for imaging
    Solar, lunar, planetary & Messier objects
  • User level
    Intermediate
  • Optical design
    Reflector
  • Optical diameter
    200mm
  • Focal length
    1000mm
  • Focal ratio
    f/5.0
  • Optics type
    Parabolic
  • Eyepieces
    Plossl 26.0mm,9.0mm (1.25")
  • Resolving power
    115.80arc*sec
  • Lowest useful magnification
    29x
  • Highest useful magnification
    300x
  • Highest theoretical magnification
    400x
  • Limiting stellar magnitude
    14.2
  • Finder scope
    8x50
  • Focuser
    2" Crayford
  • Mount type
    Optical Tube without Mount
  • Astro-imaging capability
    Lunar, planetary & long exposure
  • Warranty
    One year

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