MEADE LX600-ACF 12" F/8 se stativem
-12" f/8 Advanced Coma Free Optics - 2438mm focal length
-Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC)
-Crayford Focuser
-StarLock automatic guider
-AutoStar II GOTO system
SeriesLX600 Telescopes
Experience LevelIntermediate, Advanced
Clear Aperture12"
Optical DesignAdvanced Coma-Free (ACF)
Optical CoatingsUHTC™
Focal Length2438mm
Focal Ratiof/8
Resolving Power (Dawes' Limit)0.380 arc-seconds
Oversized Primary MirrorYes
Viewfinder8x50mm with cross-hair reticle
Eyepiece(s)26mm Series 4000™ Super Plössl
Focuser MechanismInternal Crayford-style, zero image-shift, dual speed 7:1 focuser
Diagonal1.25" diagonal mirror
Hand ControllerAutoStar® II
Object Database145,000 objects
Pointing Precision (High-Precision Mode)1 arc-minute (+/-)
Periodic Error CorrectionBoth Axes
Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC)Yes
StarLock™Yes
Typical Guiding Performance with StarLock< 1 arc-second
Slow Motion ControlsMechanical & Electronic
Slew SpeedsRA 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 RatesSidereal, Lunar, or custom-selected from 2000 incremental rates
Control Panel12v DC in, 12v DC out, Power, Focuser, Reticle, Handbox port, 1 computer connection port (RS232), 1 StarLock port, 1 Aux guide port
TripodGiant Field Tripod
Power Source(Optional) 12v DC, 5 amp Meade Universal Power Supply
Batteries (User-Supplied)8 x C cells
GPS ReceiverYes
Time ChipYes
Electronic FocuserOptional
Smart Mount™Yes
Smart Drive™Yes
Anti-vibration PadsIncluded
WedgeOptional
Assembled Product Weight203 lbs.
