This is a special order item and is non-cancelable and non-returnable. Est. arrival at B&H is 7-14 days (subject to availability). Your order will be charged at time of shipment.
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.
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 8.0" LX200-ACF 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.
| Optical Design | Hybrid catadioptric |
| Optical Lens Diameter | 8.0" (203mm) |
| Focal Length | 78.7" (2000mm) |
| Focal Ratio | f/10.0 |
| Maximum Useful Magnification | 600x |
| Resolving Power | 0.56 |
| Optical Coatings | UHTC Ultra-High Transmission Coatings |
| Optical Tube Dimensions | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Eyepiece Barrel Diameter | 1.25" |
| Finderscope | None |
| Weight | Not specified by manufacturer |
This item is usually Drop Shipped from the MFR/Distributor within 7-10 days (subject to availability). Your order will be charged at the time of placing the order with the MFR