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Meade LX90 Telescope

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Meade LX90 Telescope

Date Published: 3/14/02

The Meade LX90 Telescope is an 8-inch, computer-controlled system, using a Schmidt-Cassegrain catadioptric unit at a relatively low price. (The Schmidt-Cassegrain is generally accepted as being the best telescopic optics system.) The LX90 is aimed at the serious amateur astronomer who wants a very high resolution viewing instrument, but one that also allows working in long-exposure imaging for astrophotography. A die-cast double-tine fork is used as a mount, and 4-9/10-inch diameter worm gears on both axes permit smooth tracking of celestial objects, as well as precision corrections during long-exposure photography. The tripod is chromed steel, of variable height, and very rigid. The Autostar computer controller connects to the control panel, allowing many options. Power comes from C cells or from a standard 115-volt circuit, as well as a 12-volt DC auto circuit -- usually a cigarette lighter circuit. The ratio is f/10, and multi-coatings are used throughout. The mount is optional, altazimuth or equatorial. The finderscope is 8x50mm, with a 1-1/4 inch diagonal prism, and the standard eyepiece is a 26mm Plossl. Telescope weight is 31 pounds.





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