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LX200-ACF 10"/254mm Catadioptric Optical Tube Assembly (2500mm f/10.0)
Mfr # 1010-60-00• B&H MELX200AC10O
Price: $ 1,999.00
Availability: Drop Ship
Note! Item will be drop shipped directly from the manufacturer/distributor. Item is non-cancelable and non-returnable. Estimated delivery time is 7-10 days.
Note! This is ONLY an optical tube assembly, and does not include a mount, tripod, eyepiece or star diagonal-ALL of which are required for observing.
This Item Includes

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Dust Cover

• 

Universal Sliding Mounting Bracket

• 

1-Year Warranty Against Manufacturer Defects

Required/Recommended Accessories
The item(s) listed below are recommended to enhance the use of the selected item above.

Eyepieces and Barlow Lenses


Meade
Series 5000 Plossl 9mm Wide Angle Eyepiece (1.25")

07651
B&H# MEEPP9

Price: 69.00

Meade
Series 5000 Plossl 5.5mm Wide Angle Eyepiece (1.25")

07650
B&H# MEEPP5.5

Price: 69.00

Mounting Plates


Vixen Optics
Dovetail Tube Plate
USA
2661
B&H# VISXDTP

Price: 19.95

Mounts (Equatorial)


Vixen Optics
GPD2 Manual Equatorial Telescope Mount with HAL130 Tripod
USA
3991HAL130
B&H# VIGPD2EMH130

Price: 1,299.00

Tripods & Piers


Vixen Optics
P85 Metal Pillar for GP2, GPD2, and Great Polaris Series Mounts
USA
8829
B&H# VIP85MP

Price: 579.95

Lens Shades & Dew Shields


Meade
#610 Dew Shield & Lens Shade

07283
B&H# MEDS10

Price: 109.99

Filters


Meade
Series 4000 Moon Filter ND96 (1.25") - For Viewing Brighter Moons

07531
B&H# MEFM

Price: 16.95

Meade
Series 4000 #911X O-III Nebular Filter

07543
B&H# MEF911XR

Price: 149.95

Tele Vue
Bandmate OIII Filter (1.25")

BFO-0125
B&H# TEO3F1

Price: 89.95

Photo Adapters


Meade
SLR (35mm OR Digital) Camera Adapter

07352
B&H# METALX

Price: 26.95

Viewing Aids


JMI Telescopes
Motofocus for Meade LX200GPS

MFLXGPS
B&H# JMMFLXGPS

Price: 144.95

Celestron
Vibration Suppression Pads (useful at high power when near cars, etc.)

93503
B&H# CEVSP

Price: 39.95

Meade
SCT Thread to 2" Adapter - Allows 2" Slip-Fit Accessories on LX Telescopes

07085
B&H# MEAASC2

Price: 36.99

Books & Tutorials


Celestron
Sky Map - Planisphere

93722
B&H# CESM

Price: 20.25

Cases


JMI Telescopes
CASELX10 Telescope Carrying Case

CASELX10
B&H# JMCMLX20010

Price: 449.95

Scope Armor
SA1012 Protector Cover

SA1012
B&H# SCPMLX20012

Price: 79.95

Warranties & Support


Meade
3-Year Extended Warranty

X306
B&H# MEEW3Y6

Price: 29.99

Product Information

Meade now brings to market a sophisticated catadioptric optical design favored by research facilities worldwide at a price many enthusiasts can afford.  Most professional applications are this style telescope or a gargantuan apochromatic refractor.  Meade's 10.0" LX200 with UHTC coatings provides a deep space aperture in a size that can be transported within a typical vehicle by a single person, and gives all this in a complete package within reach of many an observer.

Note! This is ONLY an optical tube assembly, and does not include a mount, tripod, eyepiece or star diagonal-ALL of which are required for observing.
Features

• Advanced f/10.0 Optics

Advanced catadioptric optics perfect for demanding research and enthusiast imaging

• Zero Image Shift Microfocuser & Primary Mirror Lock

The LX200 has incredibly fine focusing, and the primary mirror can be locked in place to benefit long-exposure astrophotography.

• UHTC Ultra High Transmission Coatings

UHTC Ultra High Transmission Coatings are an important feature to optimize the performance of your Meade telescope.  Technologies developed at the Meade Irvine coatings facility have optimized the visual and photographic performance of Meade telescopes.  The UHTC coatings, employed upon all optical surfaces, result in a 20% decrease in light loss and a dramatic enhancement in detail of deep space objects.

Specifications
Optical Design
Hybrid catadioptric
Optical Lens Diameter
10.0" (254mm)
Focal Length
98.4" (2500mm)
Focal Ratio
f/10.0
Maximum Useful Magnification
650x
Resolving Power (arc seconds)
0.45
Optical Coatings
UHTC Ultra-High Transmission Coatings
Optical Tube Dimensions
Not specified by manufacturer
Eyepiece Barrel Diameter
2.00" (includes 1.25" adapter)
Finderscope
None
Weight
Not specified by manufacturer