Meade LXD75 SN-8AT (f/4) Schmidt-Newtonian Telescope Review

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* Model: LXD75 8" Schmidt-Newtonian
* Optical Design: Schmidt-Newtonian
* Clear Aperture: 203mm (8")
* Focal Length: 812mm
* Focal Ratio: f/4
* Resolving Power (arc secs.): 0.56
* Optical Coatings: Ultra-High
* Transmission Coatings Limiting Visual Magnitude (approx.): 16.5
* Maximum Practical Visual Power: 500x35 mm
* Angular Film Coverage: 1.66 x 2.36 degrees
* Optical Tube Dimensions (dia. X length): 10" x 29.5"
* Secondary Mirror Obstruction (dia.;%): 3.10e; 15.0%
* Counterweights: 2 x 10 lbs.
* Telescope Mounting: LXD75, German-Type Equatorial Setting Circle Diameters
* RA and Dec: 2.25"
* Polar Illuminated Viewfinder: Included
* RA and DEC 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
* 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 (not included): 8 x D-cells
* Battery Life (approx.): 40 hours
* Onboard Celestial Object Database: 30,223 objects
* Slew Speeds both axes: 9 slew speeds
* Tracking Rates: Sidereal, lunar, or custom-selected from 2000 incremental rates
* Tube Body: enameled steel
* Mount Castings: Aluminum
* Primary, Secondary Mirrors: Pyrex glass
* Correcting Plate: clear float glass
* Field Tripod Height: 27" - 43" variable
* Telescope Dimensions with Tripod: 36"L x 32"W x 59"H

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Product Description:
Aperture: 8-Inch. Focal Length: 812mm. Focal Ratio: f/4. 8x50 Viewfinder, Ultra High Transmission Coatings (UHTC). 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.

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