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USA Meade LX85 8" Reflector OTA
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Newtonian reflector. Objective lens diameter: 200mm. Focal length: 1000mm
Reflector
Optical design
200
Aperture – the diameter of the light-collecting lens (refractors and catadioptric) or mirror (reflectors) that the telescope uses to collect light
1000
Focal length – the distance from the primary lens or mirror to the point at which the light is focused
| Product ID | 75621 |
| Brand | Meade Instruments Corp. |
| Warranty | 2 |
| EAN | 0709942999211 |
| Package size (LxWxH) | 41x116x42 |
| Shipping Weight | 13.699 |
Description
The LX85 Series 8" Reflector has a Newtonian reflector with parabolic primary optical design and features a 8" (200mm) aperture, 1000mm focal length, and f/5 focal ratio. This fast f/5 optical system provides spectacular wide-field images for the discriminating deep-sky observer and astrophotographer. Equipped with a 2" rack & pinion focuser and aluminum with SiO2 optical coatings. 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 18.4lbs (8.4kg) and has dimensions of 9.4x39.8" (24x93.5cm).
Features:
- 200mm (8") reflector
- 1000mm focal length
- f/5 focal ratio
- 9.7mm & 26mm Plössl (1.25") eyepieces included
- 8x50 optical viewfinder with crosshair
Specifications
| Product ID | 75621 |
| Brand | Meade Instruments Corp. |
| Warranty | 2 |
| EAN | 0709942999211 |
| Package size (LxWxH) | 41x116x42 |
| Shipping Weight | 13.699 |
| Optical design | reflector |
| Optical scheme | Newtonian |
| Optics coating | aluminum with a protective layer of fused quartz |
| Primary mirror diameter (aperture), mm | 200 |
| Lens (mirror) shape | parabolic |
| Focal length, mm | 1000 |
| Aperture ratio | f/5 |
| Eyepieces | SUPER Plössl 9.7mm, SUPER Plössl 26mm |
| Eyepiece barrel diameter, in | 1.25 |
| Finderscope | 8x50 Optical with Crosshair |
| Focuser | 2", rack & pinion |
| Optical tube mounting mode | dovetail plate (Vixen standard) |
| User level | beginners, experienced users |
| Observed object | deep-sky objects |
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