Meade LX90-ACF 8 inch (f/10) Advanced Coma-Free w/UHTC

by Meade

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 71 pounds
• ASIN: B003MATQFA
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #148,459 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 12, 2008

Product Description

**Open Box** The NEW LX90-ACF represents the latest step in the evolution of the LX90, featuring Meade's f/10 ADVANCED COMA-FREE OPTICS: Building from a classic RC design, Meade has created a new optical design with the same coma-free pinpoint star images and flatter field that discerning astrophotographers and most professional observatories expect. The NEW LX90-ACF with Meade's Advanced Coma-Free system also reduces the astigmatism and eliminates diffractions spikes found in classical RCs. No competing Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope can make those claims. The LX90-ACF is the perfect platform for the demanding visual observer and imaging enthusiast with telescopes available in apertures of 8 inches, 10 inches, and 12 inches. When it comes to industry-leading optics, depth of features, and computerized operation, the LX90-ACF is the best all-around telescope value you can find. GPS - LX90-ACF can do more than track satellites. It talks to them as well. Turn it on and the built-in Sony GPS sensor immediately determines your precise date, time and location. AutoAlign then uses this info to align your scope for a tour of the most spectacular sights in the universe. With all the features of the legendary LX90GPS, plus the additon of Advanced Coma-Free optics and the ability to communicate to satellites, the new LX90-ACF now has it all. AUTOALIGN ? Telescopes with Meade's new AutoAlign come pre-aligned. They are smart scopes that know the night sky right out of the box. AutoAlign picks two fail-proof alignment stars for you and places them right in your viewfinder. Just center them to fine tune your alignment and the wonders of the universe are at your fingertips. OVERSIZED PRIMARY MIRROR ? Only Meade manufactures their primary mirrors in diameters larger than their listed aperture (e.g. the diameter of the 8 LX90's primary mirror is actually 8.25).This additional 1/4 yields a wider, fully illuminated field-of-view, and allows you to see the light o...

Customer Reviews

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Beginner Scope, August 31, 2008

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This is my first scope and it works great. Once you get used to the auto align feature it is very easy to use and set up. I would recommend purchasing a case and some more eyepieces such as a 40mm and a 10mm for solar system and deep sky observing. A good case is made by Sirius Technologies. It is a soft case that has die cut foam for the LX90. Overall, a very good scope.