Meade LX200ACF 40cm 16 inch F10 including tripod

The massive, observatory class 16" LX200-ACF has 16" diameter f/10 ACF optics (focal length 4064mm) and Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) for maximum image brightness and contrast. Features the advanced LX200 AutoStar II computer system with 145.000 object library, multiple guided tours, High Precision Pointing capability with sub arc-minute pointing accuracy, Meade SmartDrive with Permanent Periodic Error Correction, and super precision electrically driven Meade Zero-Image-Shift Microfocuser.

Precise and quick star alignment is done near effortlessly with Meade's level north technology alignment system incorporating a 16 channel GPS receiver, while Home and Park functions retain information for permanant installations. The Autostar II is flash-updatable via free downloads at Meade.com (optional cable required) . The drive base of the telescope has multiple input and output ports including an RS-232 PC interface and jacks for a (user supplied) CCD Autoguider and illuminated reticle.

Mechanically loaded as well all LX200 models feature 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.

The 16" LX200-ACF features a massive fork mount cast in one continuous piece, with a total of four 80mm roller bearings for declination and two even larger 150mm and 100mm roller bearings in azimuth. Fast slew speeds are from 1 to 6 degrees per second, and can be user selected at .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. Power is supplied via the included AC adapter.

The 16" LX200-ACF comes fully equipped with a Meade Super Giant Field Tripod, 2" diagonal prism, Series 4000 26mm Plössl eyepiece, 8x50 viewfinder with quick release bracket and Meade AutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition Software for PC. Scope weight is 320 pounds including tripod. Ships on pallets, truck freight.

Product carries full one year Meade factory limited warr

Specification:

Meade LX200R 40cm 16 inch F10 inclusief statief:

• Spiegeldiameter: 406,4 mm (16 inch);
  
• Openingsverhouding: F10;
• Brandpuntafstand: 4064 mm;
• Optisch ontwerp: Advanced Coma Free Ritchey-Chrétien;
• UHTC (Ultra High Transmission Coating);
• Gewicht: 144,5 kg;
• Mirrorlock;
• Afdichtdeksel voorkant;
• Afdichtdeksel achterkant;
• Kleur: blauw
• Zeer stevige vorkmontering;
• Zeer stevig Meade statief;
• Autostar II Hand Controller (database met 147.541 objecten);
• Meade serie 5000 26mm Super Plossl;
• Meade 8x50 zoeker.

• Clear Aperture	16"
  Optical Design	Advanced Coma-Free (ACF)
  Optical Coatings	UHTC
  Focal Length	4.064mm
  Focal Ratio	f/10
  Resolving Power (Dawes' Limit)	0.285 arc-seconds
  Mirror Lock	Yes
  Oversized Primary Mirror	Yes
  Focuser Mechanism	Single Speed Focuser
  Viewfinder	8x50mm with cross-hair reticle
  Eyepiece(s)	26mm Series 4000 Super Plössl
  Diagonal	Series 5000 2" Dielectric Diagonal
  Mount Type	Heavy-duty fork type; double-tine; removable
  Hand Controller	AutoStar II
  Object Database	145.000 objects
  Pointing Precision (High-Precision Mode)	1 arc-minute (+/-)
  Periodic Error Correction	Both Axes
  Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC)	Yes
  Slow Motion Controls	Mechanical & Electronic
  Slew Speeds	RA and Dec: 0.01x to1.0x sidereal, variable in 0.01x increments; 2x, 8x, 16x, 64x, 128x sidereal; 1°/sec. to 2°/sec., variable in 0.1° increments.
  Tracking Rates	Sidereal, Lunar, or custom-selected from 2000 incremental rates
  Control Panel	12v DC in, 12v DC out, Power, Focuser, Reticle, Handbox port, 2x computer connection ports (RS232), 1 Aux guide port
  Tripod	Super Giant Field Tripod
  Power	12v DC, 5 amp Power Supply
  GPS Receiver	Yes
  True Level & North Sensors (LNT)	Yes
  Time Chip	Yes
  Electronic Focuser	Included
  Smart Mount	Yes
  Smart Drive	Yes
  Anti-vibration Pads	Optional