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Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) Maksutov-Cassegrain
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Meade 10" f/8 LX600 ACF Telescope with StarLock and Tripod
10" diameter f/8 ACF optics (focal length 2032mm) and UHTC for maximum image brightness and contrast. The mirror mounting system achieves zero image shift and includes Crayford style focuser with two speed. Has 7:1 reduction control.
$7,499.99
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Meade 12" f/8 LX600 ACF Telescope with StarLock w/o Tripod
F/8 Advanced Coma Free optical system produces a wider, flatter field and extreme wide angle eyepieces. Includes StarLock for full time guiding at one arc second precision, LightSwitch style auto-alignment.
$7,699.99
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Meade 14" f/8 LX600 ACF Telescope with StarLock w/o Tripod
F/8 Advanced Coma Free optical system produces a wider, flatter field and extreme wide angle eyepieces. Includes StarLock for full time guiding at one arc second precision, LightSwitch style auto-alignment.
$9,499.99
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Meade 10" f/8 LX850 ACF Optical Tube Assembly
10" OTA has a fast f/8 optical system with high-contrast, with pinpoint imaging to the edge of the field. Features an internal zero image shift Crayford-style focusing system with a two-speed 7:1 reduction control.
$3,299.99
3 easy payments of $1,100.00
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Meade 12" f/8 LX850 ACF Optical Tube Assembly
12" OTA has a fast f/8 optical system with high-contrast, with pinpoint imaging to the edge of the field. Features an internal zero image shift Crayford-style focusing system with a two-speed 7:1 reduction control.
$4,599.99
3 easy payments of $1,533.33
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Meade 14" f/8 LX850 ACF Optical Tube Assembly
14" OTA has a fast f/8 optical system with high-contrast, with pinpoint imaging to the edge of the field. Features an internal zero image shift Crayford-style focusing system with a two-speed 7:1 reduction control.
$6,999.99

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Meade 16" f/8 LX600 ACF Optical Tube Assembly
16" OTA has a fast f/8 optical system with high-contrast, with pinpoint imaging to the edge of the field. Features an internal zero image shift Crayford-style focusing system with a two-speed 7:1 reduction control.
$10,999.99
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Meade 8" f/10 LX200 ACF Optical Tube Assembly
ACF optics achieve aplanatic performance, with a flatter field, reduced astigmatism and eliminated diffractions spikes. Has UHTC coatings, Losmandy-style dovetail, Dust Cover and more!
$1,749.99
3 easy payments of $583.33
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Meade 10" f/10 LX200 ACF Optical Tube Assembly
ACF optics achieve aplanatic performance, with a flatter field, reduced astigmatism and eliminated diffractions spikes. Has UHTC coatings, Losmandy-style dovetail, Dust Cover and more!
$2,649.99
3 easy payments of $883.33
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Meade 12" f/10 LX200 ACF Optical Tube Assembly
ACF optics achieve aplanatic performance, with a flatter field, reduced astigmatism and eliminated diffractions spikes. Has UHTC coatings, Losmandy-style dovetail, Dust Cover and more!
$4,099.99
3 easy payments of $1,366.66
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Meade 14" f/10 LX200 ACF Optical Tube Assembly
ACF optics achieve aplanatic performance, with a flatter field, reduced astigmatism and eliminated diffractions spikes. Has UHTC coatings, Losmandy-style dovetail, Dust Cover and more!
$6,399.99
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Meade 16" f/10 LX200 ACF Optical Tube Assembly
ACF optics achieve aplanatic performance, with a flatter field, reduced astigmatism and eliminated diffractions spikes. Has UHTC coatings, Losmandy-style dovetail, Dust Cover and more!
$10,299.99
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Meade 8" f/10 LX85 ACF Optical Tube Assembly
Features coma-free pinpoint star images and flatter fields while reducing astigmatism and eliminating diffraction spikes. 8" aperture, 2032mm focal length (f/10). Includes a Vixen dovetail bar to attach to any compatible Vixen style mount.
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Meade 6" f/10 LX85 ACF Telescope with Mount and Tripod
The Meade 6" f/10 LX85 ACF Telescope is a high end imaging and visual telescope in a very compact, lightweight form. ACF optics deliver excellent views with no coma, and the LX85 mount features the AudioStar controller with robotic GoTo technology.
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$2,299.99
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$2,199.99
3 easy payments of $733.33
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Meade 8" f/10 LX85 ACF Telescope with Mount and Tripod
The Meade 8" f/10 LX85 ACF Telescope is a high end imaging and visual telescope in a package smaller than many other 8" designs. ACF optics deliver superb views with no coma, and the LX85 mount features the AudioStar controller with GoTo technology.
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$2,799.99
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$2,699.99
3 easy payments of $900.00
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Meade 6" f/10 LX85 ACF Optical Tube Assembly
ACF optical design providing coma-free pinpoint star images and a flat field while reducing astigmatism and eliminating diffraction spikes. Features include a 6" (152mm) aperture, 1524mm focal length, and f/10 focal ratio.
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$999.99
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$949.99
3 easy payments of $316.66
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More About Meade Cassegrain Telescopes
Meade Cassegrain telescopes (or catadioptric telescopes) offer versatility and high magnifying power. They employ both mirrors and lenses that fold the light path, allowing a compact tube length.

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