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Meade 8" (203MM) LT ACF W/UHTC

Type : CATADIOPTRIC

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Priceband : $1000-$2000

The new Meade LT8 ACF telescope is a a fully featured, computer controlled telescope with Advanced Coma-Free optics. Meade's legendary optics, along with precision worm gear drives, sturdy diecast aluminum mount and robust steel tripod make this the ultimate platform for high resolution visual observation and imaging. Simply put the Meade LT8 is the ideal telescope for any astronomer who demands superior optics, mechanics and computer control in a compact, high-performance package.

The heart of any telescope is in its optics. In this upgraded model, Meade Instruments offers you the 8" patented Advanced Coma Free (ACF) optical system, delivering distortion free, "sharp as a tack" resolution from edge to edge. Meade invites comparison of their ACF systems to RC systems selling for thousands of dollars more. Meade's ACF quality will astound you.

After a quick and easy alignment, the AutoStar Computer Controller guides the telescope to any of the over 30,000 objects in its comprehensive library automatically. Don't know what to see? Simply choose the "Tonight's Best" tour and AutoStar will show you the evening's finest objects. Planets, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, double and variable stars, asteroids, comets, Earth satellites, the International Space Station and more are all included in the 30,000 plus object database. AutoStar is updatable with downloads from the Meade website.

A rigid die-cast aluminum mount supports the optical tube in all sky orientations. Precision worm gears in both axes produces smooth sidereal tracking of objects in the night sky. The stable, fully adjustable steel tripod delivers the rigidity required in any sensitive field application.

The Meade LT8's are smart scopes that know the night sky right out of the box. Just find level and North and Easy Align picks two alignment stars for you and places them right in your viewfinder. Just center them to fine tune your alignment and the wonders of the Universe are at your fingertips.

The Meade LT8 delivers an astounding level of optical, mechanical and computer performance in a telescope. No other telescope delivers this level of performance and value.

Optical Specifications :
Aperture : 203mm
Focal Length : 2034mm
Focal Ratio : 10

Accessories Highlight :
AUTOSTAR CONTROLLER
RED DOT FINDER
26MM SUPER PLOSSL EYEPIECE

Optional Accessories :
ADDITIONAL EYEPIECES
FILTERS
PHOTOGRAPHIC ACCESSORIES

Meade 8" (203MM) LT ACF W/UHTC

Calculate the magnification of the 8" (203MM) LT ACF W/UHTC

Magnification is a product of the focal length of the telescope divided by the focal length of the eyepiece used.

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NOTE: The highest magnification that any telescope can give is generally about 2x it's aperture in mm. This is a general rule of thumb and is highly dependent on your location and viewing conditions.

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