Meade LX70 R6 6" Newtonian Reflector OTA
Newtonian telescope. Primary mirror diameter: 150mm. Focal length: 750mm
Product ID | 71691 |
Brand | Meade Instruments Corp. |
Warranty | 2 years |
EAN | 0643824208964 |
Package size (LxWxH) | 81x39x36 cm |
Shipping Weight | 8.58 kg |
The Meade LX70 R6 6" Newtonian Reflector is equipped with a high-quality f/5 parabolic primary mirror. This fast f/5 optical system provides spectacular wide-field images for the discriminating deep-sky observer and astro-photographer. Its 6" aperture allows it to resolve details down to 0.76 arc-seconds across and can be viewed using the two included 1.25" Plössl eyepieces (9mm & 26mm). The 6x30 optical viewfinder with cross-hair reticle makes locating faint object quickly and easily. The 2" Crayford-style focuser ensures smooth motion when focusing.
NOTE: Shown in photo with LX70 German Equatorial Mount, not included. Sold without the mount, ready for your own custom mounting.
Features:
- 150mm (6") f/5 Newtonian reflector OTA – 750mm focal length
- Two 1.25" Plössl eyepieces (9mm & 26mm)
- 6x30 viewfinder
Product ID | 71691 |
Brand | Meade Instruments Corp. |
Warranty | 2 years |
EAN | 0643824208964 |
Package size (LxWxH) | 81x39x36 cm |
Shipping Weight | 8.58 kg |
Optical design | reflector |
Optical scheme | Newtonian |
Objective lens diameter (aperture), mm | 150 |
Lens (mirror) shape | parabolic |
Focal length, mm | 750 |
Aperture ratio | f/5 |
Resolution threshold, arcseconds | 0.76 |
Eyepieces | Plössl 9mm, Plössl 26mm (1.25") |
Finderscope | optical 6x30 with cross-hair reticle |
Focuser | 2", Crayford, with 1.25" adapter |
Positioning accuracy | <1 arc-second (with StarLock) |
Optical tube mounting mode | dovetail plate (Vixen standard) |
Dovetail mount | ✓ |
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