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Meade LX65 6" Mak
The Meade LX65 6-inch Maksutov is a more capable step up from the ETX range — a 152mm Mak on the LX65 GoTo alt-az mount. At 1800mm focal length and f/11.8 it delivers excellent planetary views and handles the Moon and double stars beautifully. The LX65 GoTo mount is more robust than the ETX platform and includes the AudioStar hand controller with a database of thousands of objects. A solid planetary and visual instrument that competes with the Sky-Watcher SkyMax 150 Pro in the mid-range Mak GoTo segment.
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Full Specifications
Optics
| Aperture | 152mm |
| Focal Length | 1800mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/11.84 |
| Optical Design | Maksutov-Cassegrain |
| Coatings | Fully multi-coated Maksutov-Cassegrain optics |
Mount & Tracking
| Mount Type | GoTo (Computerised) |
| GoTo (Computerised) | Yes |
| Tracking | Yes |
| Tracking Motor | Dual axis (alt-az GoTo with AudioStar controller) |
Focuser
| Focuser Size | 1.25" |
| Focuser Type | Rear-cell focuser |
Physical
| OTA Weight | 4.8kg |
| Total Weight (with mount) | 13.5kg |
| Tube Length | 440mm |
| Tube Material | Aluminium |
Included Accessories
| Eyepieces | 26mm eyepiece |
| Finder Scope | Red dot finder |
| Diagonal | No |