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Meade 16" f/10 LX200 ACF Optical Tube Assembly

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SKU 1610-60-01

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Advanced Coma-Free LX200 Optical Tube comes with Meade's Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UTHC), Oversized Low-Expansion Borosilicate Primary Mirror, Diffraction Limited Optics, Losmandy-style dovetail, and Dust Cover.

The Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optical system has brought the highest level of optical performance well within the reach of most amateurs. Using the Meade exclusive design, ACF optics achieve aplanatic performance - with a flatter field, reduced astigmatism and eliminated diffractions spikes. Coupled with Meade's Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (standard on all LX200-ACF systems), you have the ultimate in premium optics.

The optical path and components of the ACF telescope design

The optical path and components of the ACF telescope design

All LX200 models feature a primary mirror locking mechanism, which effectively prevents movement of the primary mirror during long exposure astrophotography or observing. Turn the lock knob located just above the telescopes main focus knob and the progressive-tension primary lock completely cancels any residual image shift due to mirror movement during visual, photographic, or imaging applications.

The 16" LX200 Optical Tube Assembly has a 4064mm focal length, an f/10 focal ratio, and weighs 67lbs.

Designed and manufactured in North America.

Warranty: Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for two years from date of purchase. This warranty is provided by Meade for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact Meade at 800-626-3233.
  • 16" f/10 Advanced Coma Free Optics - 4064mm focal length
  • Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC)
  • Primary mirror lock for increased image stablilty
  • Oversized low-expansion borosilicate primary mirror
  • Losmandy wide style mounting rail

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 406mm
Focal length 4064mm
Focal ratio f/10.0
Resolving power 0.28arc*sec
Lowest useful magnification 58x
Highest useful magnification 300x
Highest theoretical magnification 800x
Limiting stellar magnitude 15.7
Finder scope 5x24
Focuser Internal
Mount type Optical Tube without Mount
Tube material Aluminum
Weight, optical tube 67.0 lbs.
Additional included accessories Losmandy style dovetail bar
Other features Ultra High Transmission Coatings (UHTC), Primary mirror lock
Warranty Two year

 

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Advanced Coma-Free LX200 Optical Tube comes with Meade's Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UTHC), Oversized Low-Expansion Borosilicate Primary Mirror, Diffraction Limited Optics, Losmandy-style dovetail, and Dust Cover.

The Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optical system has brought the highest level of optical performance well within the reach of most amateurs. Using the Meade exclusive design, ACF optics achieve aplanatic performance - with a flatter field, reduced astigmatism and eliminated diffractions spikes. Coupled with Meade's Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (standard on all LX200-ACF systems), you have the ultimate in premium optics.

The optical path and components of the ACF telescope design

The optical path and components of the ACF telescope design

All LX200 models feature a primary mirror locking mechanism, which effectively prevents movement of the primary mirror during long exposure astrophotography or observing. Turn the lock knob located just above the telescopes main focus knob and the progressive-tension primary lock completely cancels any residual image shift due to mirror movement during visual, photographic, or imaging applications.

The 16" LX200 Optical Tube Assembly has a 4064mm focal length, an f/10 focal ratio, and weighs 67lbs.

Designed and manufactured in North America.

Warranty: Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for two years from date of purchase. This warranty is provided by Meade for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact Meade at 800-626-3233.
  • 16" f/10 Advanced Coma Free Optics - 4064mm focal length
  • Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC)
  • Primary mirror lock for increased image stablilty
  • Oversized low-expansion borosilicate primary mirror
  • Losmandy wide style mounting rail

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 406mm
Focal length 4064mm
Focal ratio f/10.0
Resolving power 0.28arc*sec
Lowest useful magnification 58x
Highest useful magnification 300x
Highest theoretical magnification 800x
Limiting stellar magnitude 15.7
Finder scope 5x24
Focuser Internal
Mount type Optical Tube without Mount
Tube material Aluminum
Weight, optical tube 67.0 lbs.
Additional included accessories Losmandy style dovetail bar
Other features Ultra High Transmission Coatings (UHTC), Primary mirror lock
Warranty Two year