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Summary
The 12" LX90-ACF has an 12” diameter f/10 ACF optical system (focal length 3048mm) and Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) for maximum image brightness and contrast. This largest of the LX90 models collects over twice as much light as an 8" telescope, effectively doubling the image brightness on faint deep sky targets. 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. The Autostar is flash-updatable via free downloads at Meade.com (optional cable required).
All LX90 models 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.
The LX90 comes fully equipped with a heavy duty height adjustable Meade Field Tripod, 1.25" diagonal prism, 26mm Series 4000 Plössl 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. Ships in 2 boxes.
Product carries full one year Meade factory limited warranty.
Features
- Advanced f/10.0 Optics
- Advanced catadioptric optics perfect for demanding research and enthusiast imaging; renderings of stars remain tight circles from center to edge of field.
- Sony® GPS Sensor
- The LX90 features a Sony GPS receiver sensor, which automatically inputs ultra-exact time, date & location values to help quickly align the telescope with remarkable (~1 arc minute) precision.
- AutoAlign™
- After you level the scope and point it roughly north, AutoAlign™ picks two alignment stars for you and places them right in your viewfinder-just center them to fine tune alignment and the universe is at your fingertips!
- Inspected Exclusively in Irvine, California
- The hand matched diffraction-limited optical system is individually inspected at Meade's Irvine, California facilities after production.
- Oversized Primary Mirror
- The primary mirror's diameter is larger than the listed aperture, yielding a wider & fully-illuminated viewing field.
- UHTC Ultra-High Transmission Coatings
- UHTC Ultra High Transmission Coatings (employed upon all optical surfaces) yield a 20% decrease in light loss and dramatically-enhanced detail of deep space objects.
- Imaging Ready
- Make ~5-minute lunar/planetary exposures in the LX90's standard mode (with a digiscoping adapter or SLR camera adapter), or longer exposure deep space images by adding a Meade Deep Sky Imager.
- 3 Power Options
- Use 8 "C" batteries right out of the box, or instead adapt to AC power with the #07584 AC Adapter or to a vehicle's cigarette lighter port (or a Celestron Power Tank's port) with the #07043 DC Power Cord with Cigarette Lighter Adapter.
Specifications
| Clear Aperture | 12" |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) |
| Optical Coatings | UHTC™ |
| Focal Length | 3,048mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/10 |
| Resolving Power (Dawes' Limit) | 0.380 arc-seconds |
| Oversized Primary Mirror | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 8x50mm with cross-hair reticle |
| Eyepiece(s) | 26mm Series 4000™ Super Plössl |
| Focuser Mechanism | Single Speed Focuser |
| Diagonal | 1.25" diagonal prism |
| Mount Type | Fork type; double-tine |
| Hand Controller | AudioStar™ |
| Object Database | 30,000 objects |
| Pointing Precision (High-Precision Mode) | 1.5 arc-minute (+/-) |
| Periodic Error Correction | Polar mode only (RA) |
| Slow Motion Controls | Electronic |
| Slew Speeds | RA and Dec:1x, 2x, 8x, 16x, 64x, 128x sidereal and 1.5°/sec., 3°/sec., 6.5°/sec. |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Lunar, or custom-selected from 2000 incremental rates |
| Control Panel | 12v Power port, On/Off Switch, Handbox port, 2x Aux ports |
| Tripod | Standard Field Tripod |
| Power | (Optional) 12v DC, 5 amp power supply |
| Batteries (User-Supplied) | 8 x C cells |
| GPS Receiver | Yes |
| Electronic Focuser | Optional |
| Smart Drive™ | Yes |
| Astronomer Inside™ | Yes |
| Anti-vibration Pads | Optional |
| Wedge | Optional |
What's in the Box
- Meade 12" (305mm) f/10 LX90-ACF Advanced Coma-Free Telescope
- 1.25" Diagonal Prism -4000 Super Plossl 26mm Eyepiece
- 16-Channel GPS Receiver
- True-Level Electronic Sensor
- Meade 1 Year Limited Warranty
