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The Meade 12" LX90 ACF telescope is an extremely versatile, high-resolution GoTo telescope, in a very compact form given the large aperture. With pushbutton controls, automatic locating and tracking of celestial objects, and a wealth of object data at your fingertips in the AudioStar controller, the LX90 will provide hours of enjoyment under the night sky. Both visual astronomers and astrophotographers alike will appreciate the quality and capability of this powerful telescope.
Features a 12" aperture, 3048mm focal length, and f/10 focal ratio with Dual-Fork Mounting. Equipped with Ultra High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) and a resolving power of 0.456 arc-seconds for the improvement of brighter star clusters, more fine detail in nebulae, and greater surface features on planets. Includes a Series 4000 26mm Super Plössl eyepiece (96x), viewfinder (8x50 optical with crosshair), 1.25" Diagonal Mirror, and Standard Field Tripod. OTA and Mount Weight: 57 lbs. OTA Dimensions/Mount Dimensions: 29" x 18" x 27". Tripod Weight: 19 lbs. Tripod Dimension: 30" to 44" Variable.
Designed and Manufactured in North America.
The patented Meade Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optical design offers coma-free pinpoint star images and flatter image fields greatly desired by discerning amateur astronomers, astrophotographers and professional observatories alike. This system also reduces astigmatism and eliminates diffraction spikes.
The ACF primary, secondary and corrector plate glass blanks are manufactured in the USA exclusively for Meade.
This telescope also features Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC). UHTC are specialized multi-layered coatings that are precisely designed to improve the performance of your telescope's optics. You'll see brighter star clusters, more fine detail in nebulae, and additional surface features on planets. Averaged over the entire visible spectrum, total light transmission to the focus increases by 15%.
| Best for viewing | Fainter deep sky |
|---|---|
| Best for imaging | Solar, lunar, planetary & Messier objects |
| Astro-imaging capability | Lunar, planetary & long exposure |
| User level | Advanced |
| Optical design | Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) |
| Optical diameter | 304mm |
| Focal length | 3048mm |
| Focal ratio | f/10.0 |
| Finder scope magnification | 8x |
| Finder scope lens diameter | 50mm |
| Eyepieces | Super Plossl 26.0mm (1.25") |
| Magnification with included eyepieces | 117x |
| Resolving power | 0.38arc*sec |
| Lowest useful magnification | 43x |
| Highest useful magnification | 300x |
| Highest theoretical magnification | 604x |
| Limiting stellar magnitude | 15.1 |
| Optical quality | Diffraction limited |
| Finder scope | 8x50 |
| Focuser | Internal |
| Diagonal degrees | 1.25" 90° Mirror Star |
| Mount type | Altazimuth |
| Dovetail bar system | Yes |
| Computerized compatibility | Go-To included |
| Number of objects in database | 30,556 |
| Tracking rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
| Motor speeds | Up to 6.5 degrees/sec |
| Motor type | DC Servo motors with encoders |
| Power requirement | 12-volt DC - 5A (tip positive) |
| PEC | Yes |
| GPS | Included |
| Backlash compensation | Yes |
| Setting circles | Electronic, via the hand controller |
| Available ports | RS-232, Aux |
| Tube material | Aluminum |
| Tripod material | Aluminum & Steel |
| Diameter of counterweight shaft | 45mm |
| Weight, optical tube | 57.0 lbs. |
| Weight, mount/tripod | 19.0 lbs. |
| Weight, fully assembled | 76.0 lbs. |
| Additional included accessories | AudioStar hand controller, Standard Field Tripod |
| Other features | AudioStar controller with multiple guided tours, Powered by 8x C-batteries or external 12v, SmartDrive w/ Permanent Periodic Error correction |
| Warranty | Two year |
Instruction Manual:
Software Downloads:
The Meade 12" LX90 ACF telescope is an extremely versatile, high-resolution GoTo telescope, in a very compact form given the large aperture. With pushbutton controls, automatic locating and tracking of celestial objects, and a wealth of object data at your fingertips in the AudioStar controller, the LX90 will provide hours of enjoyment under the night sky. Both visual astronomers and astrophotographers alike will appreciate the quality and capability of this powerful telescope.
Features a 12" aperture, 3048mm focal length, and f/10 focal ratio with Dual-Fork Mounting. Equipped with Ultra High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) and a resolving power of 0.456 arc-seconds for the improvement of brighter star clusters, more fine detail in nebulae, and greater surface features on planets. Includes a Series 4000 26mm Super Plössl eyepiece (96x), viewfinder (8x50 optical with crosshair), 1.25" Diagonal Mirror, and Standard Field Tripod. OTA and Mount Weight: 57 lbs. OTA Dimensions/Mount Dimensions: 29" x 18" x 27". Tripod Weight: 19 lbs. Tripod Dimension: 30" to 44" Variable.
Designed and Manufactured in North America.
The patented Meade Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optical design offers coma-free pinpoint star images and flatter image fields greatly desired by discerning amateur astronomers, astrophotographers and professional observatories alike. This system also reduces astigmatism and eliminates diffraction spikes.
The ACF primary, secondary and corrector plate glass blanks are manufactured in the USA exclusively for Meade.
This telescope also features Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC). UHTC are specialized multi-layered coatings that are precisely designed to improve the performance of your telescope's optics. You'll see brighter star clusters, more fine detail in nebulae, and additional surface features on planets. Averaged over the entire visible spectrum, total light transmission to the focus increases by 15%.
| Best for viewing | Fainter deep sky |
|---|---|
| Best for imaging | Solar, lunar, planetary & Messier objects |
| Astro-imaging capability | Lunar, planetary & long exposure |
| User level | Advanced |
| Optical design | Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) |
| Optical diameter | 304mm |
| Focal length | 3048mm |
| Focal ratio | f/10.0 |
| Finder scope magnification | 8x |
| Finder scope lens diameter | 50mm |
| Eyepieces | Super Plossl 26.0mm (1.25") |
| Magnification with included eyepieces | 117x |
| Resolving power | 0.38arc*sec |
| Lowest useful magnification | 43x |
| Highest useful magnification | 300x |
| Highest theoretical magnification | 604x |
| Limiting stellar magnitude | 15.1 |
| Optical quality | Diffraction limited |
| Finder scope | 8x50 |
| Focuser | Internal |
| Diagonal degrees | 1.25" 90° Mirror Star |
| Mount type | Altazimuth |
| Dovetail bar system | Yes |
| Computerized compatibility | Go-To included |
| Number of objects in database | 30,556 |
| Tracking rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
| Motor speeds | Up to 6.5 degrees/sec |
| Motor type | DC Servo motors with encoders |
| Power requirement | 12-volt DC - 5A (tip positive) |
| PEC | Yes |
| GPS | Included |
| Backlash compensation | Yes |
| Setting circles | Electronic, via the hand controller |
| Available ports | RS-232, Aux |
| Tube material | Aluminum |
| Tripod material | Aluminum & Steel |
| Diameter of counterweight shaft | 45mm |
| Weight, optical tube | 57.0 lbs. |
| Weight, mount/tripod | 19.0 lbs. |
| Weight, fully assembled | 76.0 lbs. |
| Additional included accessories | AudioStar hand controller, Standard Field Tripod |
| Other features | AudioStar controller with multiple guided tours, Powered by 8x C-batteries or external 12v, SmartDrive w/ Permanent Periodic Error correction |
| Warranty | Two year |
Instruction Manual:
Software Downloads:
