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USA Meade LX85 8" ACF OTA
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Advanced Coma-Free (ACF). Objective lens diameter: 8" (203mm). Focal length: 2032mm
Catadioptric
Optical design
203.2
Aperture – the diameter of the light-collecting lens or mirror that the telescope uses to collect light
2032
Focal length – the distance from the primary lens or mirror to the point at which the light is focused
| Product ID | 75182 |
| Brand | Meade Instruments Corp. |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| EAN | 0753215774777 |
| Package size (LxWxH) | 36x69x29 cm |
| Shipping Weight | 8.01 kg |
Description
The LX85 Series 8" 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 8" (203mm) aperture, 2032mm 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" Super Plossl eyepieces (9.7mm & 26mm) and a viewfinder (8x50 optical with crosshair) along with a vixen-style dovetail. With included accessories, the OTA weighs 12.7lbs and has dimensions of 460x250mm.
Specifications
| Product ID | 75182 |
| Brand | Meade Instruments Corp. |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| EAN | 0753215774777 |
| Package size (LxWxH) | 36x69x29 cm |
| Shipping Weight | 8.01 kg |
| Optical design | catadioptric |
| Optical scheme | coma-free Schmidt–Cassegrain |
| Optics coating | UHTC |
| Objective lens diameter (aperture), mm | 203.2 |
| Focal length, mm | 2032 |
| Aperture ratio | f/10 |
| Finderscope | 8x50 Optical with Crosshair |
| Focuser | single speed, internal |
| Additional | 90 ° diagonal mirror (1.25") |
| Optical tube dimensions, mm | 460x250 |
| Optical tube weight, kg | 5.76 |
| User level | beginners, experienced users |
| Eyepieces | 9.7mm & 26mm Super Plössl, 1.25" |
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Meade LX85 8" ACF OTA
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Meade Instruments Corp.
8.01 kg
29 cm
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