Meade 5" LXD55 AR-5 Achromatic Refracting Telescope (05095501) w/ FREE UPS
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Meade 5" LXD55 AR-5 Achromatic Refracting Telescope provide a new level of sophistication and precision at Here you can find out more about Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC)"
Specifications for Meade 5" LXD55 AR-5 Achromatic Refracting Telescope:
| "Optical Design: | Achromatic refractor | |
| Clear Aperture: | 127mm (5"") | |
| Focal Length, Focal Ratio: | 1143mm; f/9 | |
| Resolving Power (arc secs.): | 0.9 | |
| Optical Coatings: | multi-coated | |
| Ultra-High Transmission Coatings: | Upon purchasing | |
| Limiting Visual Magnitude (approx.): | 12.8 | |
| Limiting Photographic Magnitude (approx.): | 15.3 | |
| Image Scale (degs./inch): | 1.26°/inch | |
| Maximum Practical Visual Power: | 350x | |
| 35mm Angular Film Coverage: | 1.19° x 1.70° | |
| Optical Tube Dimensions (dia. x length): | 6.3"" x 41"" | |
| Counterweights: | 1 x 10 lbs. | |
| Tube Body: | aluminum | |
| Mount Castings: | aluminum | |
| Objective Lens: | BK7; F2 | |
| Total Net Telescope Weight: | 49 lbs. | |
| Telescope Shipping Weight (approx.): | 73 lbs. | |
| Field Tripod Height all models: | 27"" - 43"", variable | |
| Telescope Mounting: | LXD55, German-type | |
| Setting Circle Diameters, RA and Dec.: | 2.25"" | |
| Polar Illuminated Viewfinder: | included | |
| RA Control System: | 9-speed, microprocessor-controlled, 12v DC, 72mm (2.83"") worm gear | |
| Declination Control System: | 9-speed, microprocessor-controlled, 12v DC, 72mm (2.83"") worm gear | |
| Hemispheres of Operation: | North and South | |
| GO TO Pointing Precision (approx.): | 15 arc mins. | |
| Slow-Motion Controls: | electric, both axes | |
| Bearings: | journal bearings: RA: 1 x 55mm, 1 x 35mm; Dec: 1 x 62mm, 1 x 33mm | |
| Autostar Hand Controller: | PIC 16C57 microcontroller; 2 line x 16 alphanumeric character display; 20-button keypad, red LED backlit | |
| Main Telescope Controller: | Motorola 68HC11 microprocessor; 1-Megabyte flash memory (field reprogrammable) 32K RAM | |
| Batteries (user-supplied): | 8 x D-cells | |
| Battery Life (approx.): | 40 hours | |
| Onboard Celestial Object Database: | 30,223 objects | |
| Slew Speeds both axes: | 1x, 2x, 8x, 16x, 64x, 128x sidereal; 1.5°/sec., 3°/sec., 4.5°/sec. | |
| Tracking Rates: | sidereal, lunar, or custom-selected from 2000 incremental rates" | |
Features of Meade 5" LXD55 AR-5 Achromatic Refracting Telescope:
- Explore over 30,000 of Autostar's database objects - galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters - or any object of known RA and Dec.
- Autostar Dual-Axis Electronic Control System: Locate any of 30,223 celestial objects in the Autostar database - automatically - at a push of the GO TO button.
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Meade 5" LXD55 AR-5 Achromatic Refracting Options
| Product Code | UPC | SKU |
|---|---|---|
| ME-TS-05095501 | 05095501 |
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