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Meade 16" f/10 LX200 ACF Telescope with Super Giant Tripod
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  • 16" f/10 Advanced Coma Free Optics - 4064mm focal length
  • AutoStar II GOTO system (145,000 objects) and built-in GPS included
  • Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC)
  • Mirror lock to completely eliminate any residual image shift
  • Includes PWA 28mm Eyepiece, 8x50 finder, 2" diagonal, and Super Giant Field Tripod


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Item #  56950
Mfg Model #  1610-60-02

The Meade 16" LX200 ACF telescope handles your observing and imaging needs with ease. Incredibly compact for its aperture, yet with a robust and solid fork arm mounting for a vibration free image. Push button controls, automatic locating and tracking of celestial objects, and a wealth of object data at your fingertips in the AutoStar II hand controller. A mechanical mirror lock will completely eliminate any residual image shift — ideal for astro-imagers. Both visual astronomers and astrophotographers alike will appreciate the quality and capability of this beautifully made telescope.

Features a 16" aperture, 4064mm focal length, and f/10 focal ratio with Dual-Fork Mounting. Equipped with Ultra High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) and a resolving power of 0.285 arc-seconds for the improvement of brighter star clusters, more fine detail in nebulae, and greater surface features on planets. Includes a PWA 28mm eyepiece, viewfinder (8x50 optical with crosshair), 2" Enhanced diagonal mirror, and Super Giant Field Tripod. OTA Dimensions: 17.5" x 33" L. Assembled Telescope Weight: 225 lbs. Tripod Weight: 88 lbs. Tripod Dimensions: 30" to 44" variable.

Designed and Manufactured in North America.

Features 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.

The optical path and components of the ACF telescope design

The optical path and components of the ACF telescope design

Precise and quick star alignment is done near effortlessly with Meade's level north technology alignment system incorporating a 16-channel GPS receiver. Drive base of the telescope has multiple input/output ports including an RS-232 PC interface and jacks for a CCD Autoguider (user-supplied) and illuminated reticle.

Mechanically loaded as well, this model features a primary mirror locking mechanism, which effectively prevents movement of the primary mirror during long-exposure astrophotography or observing. Turn the lock knob located just above the telescopes main focus knob and the progressive-tension primary lock completely cancels any residual image shift due to mirror movement during visual, photographic, or imaging applications.

Features the DC-servo driven, super heavy-duty dual-fork mount, the strongest and most rigid mount in its class. Fast slew speeds are from 1 to 8-degrees per second, and can be user selected at 0.1-degree per second increments, while fine slewing and photographic guiding speeds can be adjusted from .01x to 1x sidereal in one one-hundredth increments. Mount and electronics are powered externally on the 16" model. Telescope includes both an AC adapter and a DC power cable. The mount also has mechanical locks and slow motion manual controls in the RA axis if no power is available. Meade's LX200 is the most widely used, research-grade telescope system. And now, you can have one too.

Warranty

Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for two years from date of purchase. This warranty is provided by Meade for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact Meade at 800-626-3233.

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  • Best for viewing
    Fainter deep sky
  • Best for imaging
    Solar, lunar, planetary & Messier objects
  • User level
    Advanced
  • Optical design
    Advanced Coma-Free (ACF)
  • Optical diameter
    406mm
  • Focal length
    4064mm
  • Focal ratio
    f/10.0
  • Magnification with included eyepieces
    145x
  • Resolving power
    0.28arc*sec
  • Lowest useful magnification
    58x
  • Highest useful magnification
    300x
  • Highest theoretical magnification
    800x
  • Limiting stellar magnitude
    15.7
  • Optical quality
    Diffraction limited
  • Finder scope
    8x50
  • Focuser
    Internal
  • Diagonal degrees
    2" 90° Mirror Star
  • Mount type
    Altazimuth
  • Astro-imaging capability
    Lunar, planetary & long exposure
  • 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
  • Tripod leg diameter
    3.00 in.
  • Height range of mount
    30.00 in. - 44.00 in.
  • Length of optical tube
    33.0 in.
  • Weight, optical tube
    230.0 lbs.
  • Weight, mount/tripod
    88.0 lbs.
  • Weight, fully assembled
    318.0 lbs.
  • Additional included accessories
    AC wall adapter and DC power cable, Super Giant Field Tripod, Zero-image shift micro-focuser
  • Other features
    AutoStar II controller with multiple guided tours, SmartDrive w/ Permanent Periodic Error Correction, High Precision Pointing capability
  • Warranty
    Two 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

SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS APPLY FOR THIS PRODUCT

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

The Meade 16" f/10 LX200 ACF Telescope with Super Giant Tripod is a very large, multi-box, telescope and may arrive through freight service on a pallet for curbside delivery.

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