Meade LXD75 N-6AT GoTo 6" Newtonian Reflector Telescope 0605-75-11 is like a little brother to Meade Dobsonian Telescopes. Meade LXD 75 6" AT Telescope shares many of the same practical benefits: an inexpensive Newtonian design; fewer parts; nothing to go wrong. Unlike a Dobsonian, Meade LXD-75 Newtonian Reflector N-6 AT 0605-75-11 has a Deluxe Meade AutoStar Computer Controller #497 and motorized drives that will automatically GoTo and track over 30,000 celestial objects. Meade LXD75 6 inch Telescope is great for astrophotography and has enough aperture to offer a serious step up from the average starter telescope. And This Meade LXD75 Telescope is still lightweight, portable, and relatively inexpensive.

Meade LXD75 6 inch Telescope is the perfect "step-up" telescope for astrophotography anyone who wants to see farther and begin to explore astrophotography with a Meade DSI imager. Meade LXD 75 Telescopes give you a solid GoTo mount with time-tested pointing and tracking accuracy and enough aperture to capture the faint light of tantalizing deep space objects. The Meade LXD75 Telescopes German Equatorial Mount is the most sturdy, worm-driven, computer-compatible mount you will find for the money.

Whether you're ready to tackle the exciting world of astrophotography or just want to upgrade to a larger aperture telescope, the Meade LXD75 Telescopes has something for everyone. Because Meade LXD 75 Telescopes incorporate engineering innovations from many of Meade 's higher-priced instruments, they are the most serious, moderately-priced telescopes on the market. Meade LXD75 6"/ 152mm Newtonian Reflector Telescope will make the perfect first or second telescope for anyone who has caught the astronomy bug. The Meade LXD75 N-6AT (f/5) Newtonian Reflector GoTo Computer Telescope also great alternatives to a Dobsonian for those who want GoTo capabilities. Purchase a Meade DSI CCD Imager and you can learn to shoot pristine and publishable images of galaxies, nebulas, and clusters in breathtaking color and detail. Meade LXD75 Telescope is your ticket to shooting like the big boys.

Specifications for Meade LXD75 N-6AT 6" Newtonian Reflector Telescope 06057511:

Aperture:		6" (152mm)
Optical Design:		Newtonian Reflector
Focal Ratio:		f/5 (762mm)
Computer Controller:		Meade #497 AutoStar (30,000+ objects)
Viewfinder:		6 x 30mm
Eyepiece:		Meade 26mm Series 4000 Super Plossl eyepiece
Coatings:		Fully-Coated Optics
Tripod:		Variable Height Heavy-Duty Tripod
Mount:		German Equatorial Mount
Total Net Weight:		48 lbs
Optical Tube:		7.1" dia, 27" length
Batteries:		8 x D-cells (user supplied)
Slew Speed:		2x sidereal to 7.5°/sec in 9 increments
Guide Speed:		2x sidereal

Features of Meade LXD75 N-6AT GoTo 6" Newtonian Reflector Go To Telescope 0605-75-11:

• Parabolic Primary Mirror: significant because many cheaper Newtonians are merely spherical. Quality Meade Optics mean the best possible views.
• Deluxe Meade AutoStar Computer Controller: the industry's most advanced and widely used computer controller. Offers professional quality GoTo slewing and tracking plus guided tours, object descriptions, fun facts, and astrophotography tools.
• Meade AutoStar Suite Software: Astronomer Edition planetarium software helps you learn the night sky. It also lets you control your telescope from your PC (Windows compatible).
• Fast f/5 focal ratio: ideal for CCD imaging and wide-field viewing.
• 6x30 Viewfinder: For easy location and centering of astronomical objects.
• Meade 26mm Series 4000 Super Plossl Eyepiece: for sharp 52 degree wide-angle views.
• 2" Focuser with 1.25" adapter. rack-and-pinion focuser is the perfect marriage of touch and precision.
• Sturdy Mount with Heavy-Duty Castings - for high-performance observing and astrophotography.
• High-Precision Pointing (HPP) - for even more precise pointing
• Periodic Error Correction (PEC) - thereby minimizes guiding corrections during long-exposure photography

Package Contents:

• Meade LXD75 N-6AT 6" GoTo Computer Telescope Newtonian Reflector 0605-75-11
• Variable-height Field Tripod
• Computerized GoTo German Equatorial Mount
• Meade Autostar Controller #497 (30,000+ database)
• Meade 26mm Series 400 Super Plossl Eyepiece
• 6x30mm View Finder
• 2" Focuser with 1.25" Adapter

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