Meade Telescope ACF-SC 203/2000 UHTC LX200 GoTo without Tripod

Meade LX200-ACF 8" f/10 Telescope

The Meade LX200-ACF 8" f/10 telescope is the most widely used advanced amateur astronomical system on Earth, and for good reason. It combines the most sophisticated optical system available with rock-solid mechanical and electronic elements to create an extraordinarily versatile instrument. Sitting atop an ultra-stable mount, the LX200-ACF offers an amazing array of tracking and alignment solutions designed to meet the high demands of both professional astrophotography and rigorous visual exploration.

Key advantages

• Advanced Coma-Free Optics (ACF): Eliminates typical mirror distortions, ensuring stars are perfectly pinpoint right out to the edge of the flatter field of view.
• Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC): This multi-layer coating on the front corrector plate provides up to 15% more light transmission for brighter nebulae and sharper planetary surface detail.
• Primary Mirror Lock: Completely eliminates focus and mirror shift during long exposures, safeguarding high-precision astrophotographic images.
• Heavy-Duty Worm-Gear Drives & Smart Drive: Large, high-quality worm gears on both axes provide smooth tracking augmented by Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC).
• AutoStar II Hand Controller: Puts over 145,000 objects at your fingertips with the fastest GoTo performance available.
• Level North Technology with GPS: The built-in GPS receiver automatically syncs date, time, and coordinates for effortless alignment.

Product description

Meade”s LX200-ACF optical design steps beyond traditional Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope limits. Thanks to the ACF engineering, comet-like aberrations are eradicated, offering a field that outperforms classical systems. This is particularly valuable for astrophotographers who require flawless star shapes across wide sensor areas. This optical excellence is further reinforced by Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC), maximizing light throughput for deep-sky observation.

The complete operation of the telescope is easily controlled via the AutoStar II handbox system. Featuring soft-touch backlit keys and a red LED display, it ensures dark-adaptation is maintained during nighttime use. Its internal flash memory allows users to easily update or upgrade firmware when new features are released. The system can even be integrated with external computer networks via included or third-party software parameters.

Alignment is highly efficient thanks to Level North Technology. The computerized controller queries the onboard GPS to obtain precise location telemetry, while the mount evaluates orientation data. The telescope then slews automatically to target stars for fine centering. This seamless process guarantees alignment success in minutes.

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Technical specifications

Package contents

• Meade LX200-ACF 8" optical tube and fork mount assembly
• AutoStar II handbox controller
• 26mm eyepiece (1.25'')
• 1.25", 90° star diagonal
• 8x50 finder scope
• Integrated battery compartment