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Meade 6" f/4.1 LX85 Astrograph Reflector Telescope
The Meade 6" f/4.1 LX85 Astrograph Reflector Telescope and mount is the perfect combination of portability, high quality tracking and GoTo slewing technology. Ideal for both visual and astrophotographic pursuits. Weighs 46.8 lb. fully assembled.
$1,899.99
3 easy payments of $633.33
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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/4 LX85 Astrograph Reflector Telescope
The Meade 8" f/4 LX85 astrograph reflector telescope features the AudioStar controller - a full GoTo system to locate and track objects. Ideal for both visual and astro-imaging of those faint objects in the night sky. Weighs 59.1 lb. fully assembled.
$2,099.99
3 easy payments of $700.00
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$2,174.97
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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/4.1 LX85 Reflector Optical Tube Assembly
The Meade 6" f/4.1 astrograph reflector optical tube works equally well visually or for astrophotography. F/4.1 means very short exposures, and a long back focus means compatibility with a variety of camera gear. Weighs just 12.7 lbs.
$599.99
3 easy payments of $200.00
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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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Meade 8" f/4 LX85 Reflector Optical Tube Assembly
The Meade 8" f/4 LX85 Astrograph Reflector is a workhorse for both visual and astrophotography pursuits. The BK7 optical glass at f/4 allows for quite short exposures, and the 2" focuser works equally well with a camera or any 2" or 1.25" eyepiece.
$799.99
3 easy payments of $266.66
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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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$1,599.99
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$1,499.99
3 easy payments of $500.00
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Meade LX85 Computerized GoTo Telescope Mount with AudioStar
The Meade LX85 EQ mount and tripod features robotic GoTo technology to locate, center and track over 30,000 night sky objects. Equally capable for visual and imaging pursuits, the LX85 is a robust yet portable mount for all your astronomy needs.
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$1,299.99
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$1,224.99
3 easy payments of $408.33
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Meade LX85 Illuminated Polar Scope
Polar align the LX85 mount quickly and easily with the Meade Illuminated Polar Scope. Simply threads into the R.A. housing, and includes a battery powered illuminator to easily see the reticle pattern against the background sky.
$149.99

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9 lb. Counterweight for Meade LX85 Mounts
This 9-pound Meade counterweight helps balance heavier camera and telescope loads, and is designed specifically for the LX85 equatorial mount.
$149.99

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