Meade LX85 6" Maksutov-Cassegrain OTA

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Aperture: 150mm. Focal length: 1800mm

Catadioptric

Optical design

150

Aperture – the diameter of the light-collecting lens (refractors and catadioptric) or mirror (reflectors) that the telescope uses to collect light

1800

Focal length – the distance from the primary lens or mirror to the point at which the light is focused

Availability

Product ID	75622
Brand	Meade Instruments Corp.
Warranty	2
EAN	0709942999228
Package size (LxWxH)	25x67x28
Shipping Weight	8.301

Description

The LX85 Series 6" MAK has a Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design for pinpoint star images and extraordinary contrast, making it a great deep sky performer and ideal for detailed lunar and planetary observation as it easily soars to high magnifications. Features a 6" (150mm) aperture, 1800mm focal length, and f/12 focal ratio. Equipped with an internal single speed focuser and Ultra High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) for the improvement of brighter star clusters, more fine detail in nebulae, and greater surface features on planets. Includes (2) 1.25" Plössl eyepieces (9.7mm & 26mm) and a viewfinder (8x50 optical with crosshair) along with a Vixen-style dovetail. With included accessories, the OTA weighs 5.7kg (12lbs. 7oz.) and has dimensions of 19x46cm (7.5x18.1").

Features:

150mm (6") Maksutov-Cassegrain
1800mm focal length
f/12 focal ratio
9.7mm & 26mm Plössl (1.25") eyepieces included
8x50 optical viewfinder with crosshair

Specifications

Product ID	75622
Brand	Meade Instruments Corp.
Warranty	2
EAN	0709942999228
Package size (LxWxH)	25x67x28
Shipping Weight	8.301
Optical design	catadioptric
Optical scheme	Maksutov-Cassegrain
Optics coating	UHTC
Objective lens diameter (aperture), mm	150
Focal length, mm	1800
Aperture ratio	f/12
Eyepieces	SUPER Plössl 9.7mm, SUPER Plössl 26mm
Eyepiece barrel diameter, in	1.25
Finderscope	8x50 Optical with Crosshair
Focuser	internal, single speed
Additional	90 ° diagonal mirror (1.25")
Optical tube mounting mode	dovetail plate (Vixen standard)
User level	beginners, experienced users
Observed object	planets of the Solar System and deep-sky objects, terrestrial objects

References
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User manual: Meade LX85 telescopes (pdf) EN

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