Meade LX200R Telescope
Product Details
The LX200R uses Advanced Ritchey-Chretien optics, the same optics as used by the famous Hubble Telescope. It has all the excellent features of its predecessor the LX200 including GPS and Primary Mirror Lock. The telescope comes supplied with a Series 5000 26mm 5-Element Plossl eyepiece as well.
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- Details
- Specs
- Reviews
- f/10 Advanced Ritchey-Chretien Optics
- Meade Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC)
- Zero Image-Shift Microfocuser
- Primary Mirror Lock
- Oversize Primary Mirror
- Smart Mount
- Smart Drive
- Sony GPS Receiver Sensor
| Specifications | 8" | 10" | 12" | 14" | 16" |
| Clear Aperture | 203mm | 254mm | 305mm | 356mm | 406.4mm |
| Focal Length Focal Ratio | 2000mm f/10 | 2500mm f/10 | 3048mm f/10 | 3556mm f/10 | 4064mm f/10 |
| Maximum Practical Visual Power | 600X | 650X | 750X | 850X | 950X |
| Eyepiece | Series 5000 26mm 5-Element Plossl | ||||
| Viewfinder | 8 x 50mm | ||||
| Batteries (user-supplied) | 8 x C-cells | none | |||
| Battery Life (approx.) | 20 hrs | 21 hrs | 20 hrs | 20 hrs | n/a |
| Correcting Plate/Lens | water white glass | ||||
| Total Net Telescope Weight | 73 lbs. | 90 lbs. | 125 lbs. | 166 lbs. | 318 lbs. (with Field Tripod) |
| Telescope Shipping Weight (approx.) | 94 lbs. | 122 lbs. | 50 lbs. | 225 lbs. | 360 lbs. |
| Price | $2,699 | $3,699 | $4,699 | $6,499 | $12,999 |
Binoculars.com give the LX200R five stars
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