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Meade LX200 8"
The Meade LX200 is one of the most storied telescopes in amateur astronomy — an 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain on a dual-fork equatorial arm mount with a long history of serious visual and research use. The LX200 uses a proper equatorial fork design, giving it better tracking for long-exposure photography than alt-az systems. The AutoStar II controller has an extensive database and GPS option. Though Celestron's EdgeHD and NexStar Evolution have become more popular, the LX200 retains a loyal following for its robust mechanics and long track record.
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Full Specifications
Optics
| Aperture | 203mm |
| Focal Length | 2032mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/10 |
| Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Coatings | Fully multi-coated Schmidt-Cassegrain optics |
Mount & Tracking
| Mount Type | GoTo (Computerised) |
| GoTo (Computerised) | Yes |
| Tracking | Yes |
| Tracking Motor | Dual axis (fork-arm equatorial GoTo with AutoStar II controller) |
Focuser
| Focuser Size | 2" |
| Focuser Type | SCT rear-cell focuser (2" visual back) |
Physical
| OTA Weight | 11kg |
| Total Weight (with mount) | 27kg |
| Tube Length | 432mm |
| Tube Material | Aluminium |
Included Accessories
| Eyepieces | 26mm eyepiece |
| Finder Scope | 8x50 optical finder |
| Diagonal | No |