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PREMIUM
MEADE®
LXD75™
OPTICS
Optical Tube Construction
Schmidt-Newtonian and Schmidt-Cassegrain
optics are mounted in precision-machined
aluminum cells and mounted in sturdy
steel tubes which are baked with highgrade
textured enamel paint. The optical
tube assembly is closed, reducing
air currents inside the tube. This
prevents distortion of an otherwise
sharp image. Plus, a closed tube significantly
helps keep the optics clean.
Corrector Lens Fully
corrects for spherical aberration
and
provides pinpoint star images. Water
white glass is used in all Schmidt-Newtonian
and Schmidt-Cassegrain corrector lenses
to maximize light transmission. The
use of water white glass results in
an increase of light transmission
in excess of 10%, as compared to competing
telescopes using soda lime glass.
Individually Figured Optics
Schmidt-Newtonian and Schmidt-Cassegrain
corrector lenses and mirrors are individually
figured to create a superior optical
system which is renowned for its exquisite
smoothness and performance.
Pyrex® Primary Mirror
Premium-grade Pyrex mirrors are used
in all Schmidt-Newtonian and Schmidt-Cassegrain
optical systems, providing exceptional
thermal stability versus competing
models using standard plate glass.
Fast f/Ratios Meade’s
Schmidt-Newtonians have extremely
fast, well corrected f/Ratios for
short photographic exposure times
and wide fields-of-view.
2" Focuser Rack
and pinion focuser allows the user
to achieve a precise focus.* Accepts
both 1.25" & 2" Eyepieces. |
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STABLE
MEADE LXD75 GERMAN
EQUATORIAL MOUNT
Sturdy Mount with Heavy-Duty
Castings Designed by
Meade’s engineers and
manufactured for high-performance
observing and astrophotography.
Shaft & Bearing
System The sturdy German
Equatorial Mount is accurate
and precise. The RA and Dec
axes move effortlessly on four
highprecision stainless steel
ball bearings.
High-Precision Worm
Gears Located on both
axes for smooth tracking and
slewing.
High-Precision Pointing
(HPP) For even more
precise pointing use the HPP
function. HPP puts objects in
the center of the field-of view
which allows you to confirm
deep sky objects at the faintest
limits of the telescope’s
capability.
Periodic Error Correction
Corrects periodic errors on
the RA axis over the course
of one or more training periods,
thereby minimizing guiding corrections
during long-exposure photography.
9-Speed Drive Controls
From a rapid slew rate of 4.5°/sec.
to 1x sidereal—it’s
all controlled from the AutoStar
controller. 3-Star Alignment
Ensures precise alignment. It
eliminates the need for a complicated
optical/mechanical alignment
process.
Heavy-Duty Tripod
Variable-height field tripod
with spreader bar brace provides
the stability and vibration
damping required for visual
observation and astrophotography.
Illuminated Polar Alignment
Viewfinder For quick,
precise polar alignment.
Power Supply
Powered by 8 D-size batteries.
Can also be powered by optional
car cigarette lighter or AC
wall adapter. |
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MEADE
AUTOSTAR®
The AutoStar controller helps you
quickly find, and GO TO over 30,000
objects in the night sky. View planets,
stars, galaxies, nebulae, and comets…all
at the push of a button. AutoStar
is pre-programmed with several guided
tours, including the popular Tonight’s
Best™. Input date, time and
location—then let AutoStar take
you on a guided tour of the best objects
that particular night. |
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STANDARD FEATURES |
- Telescope
Mounting: LXD75, 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:
2 – Ball Bearings RA: outer
– 1x58mm, 1x47mm; inner
– 1x45mm, 1x35mm DEC: outer
– 1x72mm, 1x47mm; inner
– 1x55mm, 1x30mm
- AutoStar®
Hand Controller: PIC
16C57 microcontroller; 2 line
x 16 alphanumeric character display;
20-button keypad, red LED backlit
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- Main
Telescope Controller: Motorola®
68HC11 microprocessor; 1-Megabyte
flash memory (field reprogrammable);
32K RAM
- Batteries
(user-supplied): 8 x
D-cells. LXD75-Series models may
alternatively be powered from
an automobile cigarette lighter
plug, using the #607 Power Cord,
or from a 115v AC home outlet,
using the #547 AC Adapter; both
the #607 and the #547 include
25 ft. cords. (not included)
- 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
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| Optical
Design |
Newtonian
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Schmidt-Newtonian |
Schmidt-
Cassegrain
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Achromatic
Refractor |
| Model |
N-6
AT |
SN-6
AT |
SN-8
AT |
SN-10
AT |
SC-8
AT |
AR-5
AT |
AR-6
AT |
| Part Number |
0605-75-11 |
0605-75-02 |
0804-75-02 |
1004-75-02 |
0810-75-02 |
0509-75-01 |
0608-75-01 |
| Aperture |
6"
(152mm) |
6"
(152mm) |
8"
(203mm) |
10"
(254mm) |
8"
(203mm) |
5"
(127mm) |
6"
(152mm) |
| Focal
Ratio |
f/5 |
f/5 |
f/4 |
f/4 |
f/10 |
f/9 |
f/8 |
| Focal
Length |
762mm |
762mm |
812mm |
1016mm |
2000mm |
1143mm |
1219mm |
| Primary
Mirror |
Plate
Glass |
Pyrex® |
Pyrex® |
Pyrex® |
Pyrex® |
N/A |
N/A |
| Viewfinder |
6
x 30 |
8
x 50 |
8
x 50 |
8
x 50 |
8
x 50 |
8
x 50 |
8
x 50 |
| Hand
Controller |
Electronic |
AutoStar
#497 |
AutoStar
#497 |
AutoStar
#497 |
AutoStar
#497 |
AutoStar
#497 |
AutoStar
#497 |
| UHTC |
Included |
Included |
Included |
Included |
Included |
Included |
Included |
| Price |
$799
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$999 |
$1199 |
$1399 |
$1399 |
$999 |
$1199 |
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| Available
from Meade Authorized Dealers [click
here] |
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