The Meade 14" f/10 LX200 ACF optical tube assembly combines a large aperture with a compact and lightweight design, making it a powerful tool for both amateur and professional astronomers. This model is designed to provide exceptional optical performance and portability, suitable for a wide range of observational and astrophotographic applications.
Specifications:
Aperture: 14 inches
Focal Ratio: f/10
Focal Length: 3556mm
Optics: Advanced Coma-Free (ACF)
Coatings: Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC)
Mirror: Oversized low-expansion Borosilicate primary mirror
Focuser: Internal single-speed
Weight: 57 lbs (25.9 kg)
Mount Compatibility: Losmandy-style dovetail bar
Key Features:
Advanced Optics: ACF optics offer a flat field, reduced astigmatism, and eliminate diffraction spikes, ensuring clear and sharp images.
High-Quality Construction: Designed and manufactured in North America, with all glass blanks made exclusively in the USA for Meade.
UHTC Coatings: Enhance image brightness and contrast, providing detailed views of celestial objects.
Astrophotography Advantages:
Long Native Focal Length: Excellent for high-resolution imaging of planets and the Moon.
Optional Focal Reducer: Converts f/10 ACF to f/6.8, optimizing the telescope for deep space imaging by reducing exposure times and expanding the field of view by nearly 50%.
Focusing and Stability:
Primary Mirror Lock: Prevents movement during long exposure astrophotography or visual observing, ensuring stable images.
Single-Speed Focuser: Offers precise control for focusing.
Design and Compatibility:
Compact and Portable: Lightweight design with a Losmandy-style dovetail bar for easy attachment to compatible mounts.
Versatile Use: Ideal for both backyard observation and remote dark sky locations.
The Meade 14" f/10 LX200 ACF optical tube assembly provides advanced optical performance and portability, making it an excellent choice for astronomers seeking high-quality imaging and observation capabilities. With its sophisticated design and features, it offers exceptional clarity and detail, allowing users to capture stunning views and images of the night sky.
