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Meade LX90 SC 12in Telescope Schmidt-Cassegrain w/ UHTC (1210-90-05)

Meade LX-90-SC Telescope
Product CodeME-TS-1210-90-05
UPC709942370218
SKU1210-90-05
List Price$3,598.80
Sale Price$2,999.00
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Meade LX90 SC 12in Telescope Schmidt-Cassegrain w/ UHTC Product Info

Meade Telescopes from LX90 Series are the perfect platform for the demanding visual observer and imaging enthusiast in a highly portable package. When it comes to industry-leading optics, depth of features, and computerized operation, the LX90 Telescopes by Meade is the best all-around telescope value you can find. Meade Telescopes from LX-90 Family are great combination of highly usable electronic features, solid and relatively light weight mount, and very reasonable cost.

The 8" LX90 Telescope by Meade has an 8" diameter f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system (focal length 2000mm) and Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) for maximum image brightness and contrast. Electronics include the advanced Meade 497 AutoStar computer system with over 30,000 object library, multiple guided tours, High Precision Pointing capability, and Meade SmartDrive with Permanent Periodic Error Correction.

Meade 12in LX90-SC Telescope with Schmidt-Cassegrain (SC) optics give you high performance for the best possible price. For the person looking to get the most from their astronomical dollar, look no further. Meade uses water-white glass with superior light transmission across the entire visible spectrum, unlike inferior standard plate glass used by other telescope manufacturers. Combined with our industry-leading Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) - with 15% better light transmission than standard coatings - and oversized, thermally-stable Pyrex primary mirrors for optimum light collection, you get a spectacular viewing experience not available on comparable competitors' telescopes.

The 12" LX90-SC Telescope by Meade has an 12" diameter f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system (focal length 3048mm) and Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) for maximum image brightness and contrast. Electronics include the advanced Meade 497 AutoStar computer system with over 30,000 object library, multiple guided tours, High Precision Pointing capability, and Meade SmartDrive with Permanent Periodic Error Correction.

Precise and quick star alignment is done near effortlessly with an incorporated 16 channel genuine Sony GPS receiver. LX90 can do more than track satellites. It talks to them as well. Turn it on and the built-in Sony GPS sensor immediately determines your precise date, time and location. AutoAlign then uses this info to align your scope for a tour of the most spectacular sights in the universe. Easy Align - LX90's Telescopes are smart scopes that know the night sky right out of the box. 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.

All LX-90 models of Meade telescopes feature the solid and stable LX90 aluminum double fork mount, with fast slew speed adjustable from 1 to 7 degrees per second. Fine slewing and photographic guiding speeds can be adjusted from .01x to 1x sidereal in one one-hundredth increments. The mount and all electronics are internally powered by 8 (user supplied) C-cell batteries which will typically operate the telescope for a generous 60 hours (optional Meade Universal AC adapter also available). The mount also has mechanical locks in both axis allowing adjustment even without power. This Telescope LX 90 SC by Meade comes fully equipped with a heavy duty height adjustable Meade Field Tripod, 1.25" diagonal prism, Series 4000 26mm 5-Element Plossl eyepiece, Meade AutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition Software for PC, and an 8x50 viewfinder with quick release bracket. Scope weight is 60 pounds with 19 pound tripod.

Specifications for Meade 12" LX90-SC UHTC Telescope:

Optical Design:   Schmidt-Cassegrain
Clear Aperture:   305mm (12")
Focal Length Focal Ratio:   3048mm f/10(14")
Eyepiece:   Series 4000 26mm 5-Element Plossl
Viewfinder:   8 x 50mm
GPS, True-level and North sensors:   Sony GPS receiver
Batteries (user-supplied):   8 x C-cells
Battery Life (approx.):   60 hrs
Total Net Telescope Weight:   80 lbs.
UPC Code - UHTC:   709942370218
Meade UHTC Optical Coatings:   Included

Package Contents:

  • Meade 12in LX-90-SC Schmidt-Cassegrain f/10 Telescope, 1210-90-05

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