Meade LX85 6" ACF OTA
Coma-free pinpoint star images and flatter image fields while reducing astigmatism and eliminates diffraction spikes
Product ID | 75183 |
Brand | Meade Instruments Corp. |
Warranty | 2 years |
EAN | 0753215774784 |
Package size (LxWxH) | 29x63x22 cm |
Shipping Weight | 6.525 kg |
The LX85 Series 6" ACF has an Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optical design offering the coma-free pinpoint star images and flatter image fields while reducing astigmatism and eliminates diffraction spikes. Features include a 6" (152mm) aperture, 1524mm focal length, and f/10 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 5.03kg and has dimensions of 21.7x42cm.
Product ID | 75183 |
Brand | Meade Instruments Corp. |
Warranty | 2 years |
EAN | 0753215774784 |
Package size (LxWxH) | 29x63x22 cm |
Shipping Weight | 6.525 kg |
Optical design | catadioptric |
Optical scheme | coma-free Schmidt–Cassegrain |
Optics coating | UHTC |
Objective lens diameter (aperture), mm | 152.4 |
Focal length, mm | 1524 |
Aperture ratio | f/10 |
Finderscope | 8x50 Optical with Crosshair |
Focuser | single speed, internal |
Additional | 90 ° diagonal mirror (1.25") |
Optical tube dimensions, mm | 420x217 |
Optical tube weight, kg | 5.03 |
User level | beginners, experienced users |
Eyepieces | 9.7mm & 26mm Super Plössl, 1.25" |
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