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LX200 ACF Series
LX90 ACF Series
LX600 StarLock
LX850 StarLock
Coronado Solar
LS LightSwitch
StarNavigator
Sports Optics
ETX Series
LightBridge
Coronado
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CONTENTS
STARTER TELESCOPES …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 Infinity Telescopes 3 Polaris Telescopes 4 LightBridge Mini Dobsonian Telescopes 5 StarNavigator Telescopes 6 ETX Observer Telescopes 7
INTERMEDIATE TELESCOPES …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 LS LightSwithch Telescopes 8 LX70 Equatorial Telescopes 9 LightBridge Dobsonian Telescopes 10
ADVANCED TELESCOPES ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11 LX90 ACF Telescopes 11 LX200 ACF Telescopes 12 LX600 ACF Telescopes with StarLock 13 LX850 ACF Equatorial Telescopes with StarLock 14
OPTICAL TUBE ASSEMBLIES …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 15 Series 6000 Apochomatic Refractors 15 LX200 F/10 ACF Optical Tube Assemblies 16 LX850 F/8 ACF Optical Tube Assemblies 17
SOLAR TELESCOPES …………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………. 18 Coronado PST Solar Scopes 18 Coronado SolarMax II Solar Scopes 19 Coronado Accessories 20
SPORTS OPTICS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 21 Wilderness Spotting Scopes 21 TravelView Binoculars 22 Wilderness Binoculars 22 RainForest Binoculars 23 Astro-Binocular 23
ACCESSORIES ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 24 Series 4000 Super Plossl Eyepieces 24 Series 4000 Super Plossl Eyepiece and Filter Kit 24
Series 5000 HD-60 Eyepieces 25 Series 5000 HD-60 Eyepiece and Filter Kit 25 Series 5000 Mega Wide Angle Eyepieces 26 Series 5000 Enhanced Mirror Diagonal 26
Power Supplies and Accessories 27 LPI-G Dual Purpose Camera 27 Stella Wi-Fi Telescope Control Adapter 28
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Infinity™ Telescopes
Entry Level, Alt-azimuth Telescopes The Infinity refractor telescopes are excellent beginner’s instruments, and are designed to observe objects in the sky and also on land. They can be a personal window to the universe or allow for the intimate study of the behaviour of nesting birds on distant hillsides.
The Infinity range of telescopes come complete and ready to use out of the box. All Infinity telescopes come with a range of accessories including a built-in dew shield, Red Dot Finder, eyepieces and diagonal.
Infinity 70AZ Infinity 80AZ Infinity 90AZ Infinity 102AZ
Product Code 209003 209004 209005 209006
Clear Aperture 70mm 80mm 90mm 102mm
Focal Length/Ratio 700mm (f/10) 400mm (f/5) 600mm (f/6.7) 600mm (f/5.9)
Eyepieces (MA) 9mm & 26mm 6.3mm, 9mm, 26mm 6.3mm, 9mm, 26mm 6.3mm, 9mm, 26mm
Barlow 2x 2x 2x 2x
INFINITY 70AZ INFINITY 80AZ
INFINITY 90AZ INFINITY 102AZ
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Polaris™ Telescopes
Entry Level, Equatorial Telescopes Meade Polaris telescopes are excellent beginners’ instruments, and are designed to observe objects in the night sky. They can be a personal window to the universe allowing you to see bright galaxies and nebulae, comets, planets, stars and more. The Infinity range of telescopes come complete and ready to use out of the box. A range of accessories include a Red Dot Finder, eyepieces and barlow lens.
Polaris 70 Polaris 80 Polaris 90
Product Code 216001 216002 216003
Clear Aperture 70mm 80mm 90mm
Focal Length / Focal Ratio 700mm (f/12.9) 900mm (f/11.3) 900mm (f/10)
Eyepieces (MA) 6.3mm, 9mm, 26mm 6.3mm, 9mm, 26mm 6.3mm, 9mm, 26mm
Barlow 2x 2x 2x
Polaris 114 Polaris 127 Polaris 130
Product Code 2156004 216005 216006
Clear Aperture 114mm 127mm 130mm
Focal Length / Focal Ratio 1000mm (f/8.8) 1000mm (f/7.9) 650mm (f/5.0)
Eyepieces (MA) 6.3mm, 9mm, 26mm 6.3mm, 9mm, 26mm 6.3mm, 9mm, 26mm
Barlow 2x 2x 2x
POLARIS 70 POLARIS 80 POLARIS 90
POLARIS 114 POLARIS 127 POLARIS 130
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LightBridge Mini™ Dobsonian Telescopes
Entry Level, Dobsonian Telescopes Meade's LightBridge line-up has expanded -- with the same high-quality standards of its original Truss-Tube Dobsonian models -- now in a more portable form. They allow astronomers to set up and share a stargazing experience in seconds. Whether in the outdoors or relaxing in a backyard, the LightBridge Mini Dobsonians are the ideal “grab-and-go” telescopes, offering easy and portable observation straight from the box!
The amateur and seasoned astronomer now has the ultimate tool to share the hobby with enthusiasts and beginners alike. Those new to astronomy or just getting started can discover and appreciate the night sky without being intimidated by the complexity of the equipment. The Lightbridge Mini telescopes feature a one arm Dobsonian-style mount, come with two eyepieces for low (26mm) and high (9mm) magnification, a 2x barlow lens to double the magnifying power of each eyepiece, a red dot viewfinder to help you aim the telescope, and the Autostar® Suite Astronomy planetarium DVD with over 10,000 celestial objects.
LightBridge Mini 82 LightBridge Mini 114 LightBridge Mini 130
Product Code 203001 2303002 203003
Clear Aperture 82mm 114mm 130mm
Focal Length / Focal Ratio 300mm (f/3.7) 450mm (f/3.95) 650mm (f/5.0)
Eyepieces (MA) 9mm, 26mm 9mm, 26mm 9mm, 26mm
Barlow 2x 2x 2x
Assembled weight 1.7Kg 4.9Kg 6.2kg
LIGHTBRIDGE MINI
MINI 82 MINI 114 MINI 130
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Meade StarNavigator™ Telescopes
Entry level, Fully-computerized GO TO Telescopes These easy to operate and fully computer-guided GO TO telescopes feature the Meade DS lightweight, portable and reliable single arm robotic mount and Meade AudioStar/Autostar Computer Handset.
DS Mount
The solidly built metal construction mount features advanced electronics to make alignment easy, including an internal clock, while the full size and adjustable height aluminium tripod allows comfortable viewing from either a seated or standing position. The mount is conveniently powered from the included internal battery pack which holds eight (user supplied) "AA" batteries. The optics of this scope combined with the enhanced electronics means that this may be all the telescope the casual observer might ever need or require.
AudioStar/Autostar Handset
This technology knows the night sky right out of the box. Turn it on, and after a brief alignment procedure, the telescope is ready to take the observer to any object in its over 30,000 object library or take them on a guided tour of the heavens. See more objects in one night than Galileo saw in a lifetime.
StarNavigator 130mm Newtonian Reflector
The StarNavigator 130mm reflecting telescope features a mirror diameter of 130mm (5.1") for clear, bright images and a focal length of 1000mm; focal ratio f/7.7.
StarNavigator 90mm Refractor
The StarNavigator 90mm refracting telescope features a lens diameter of 90mm (4") for bright, high contrast images and a focal length of 800mm; focal ratio f/7.7.
Standard equipment
Standard equipment includes AutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition Software and Instructional DVD, easy to use red dot viewfinder, and two Meade MA 1.25" eyepieces.
StarNavigator 90Computerized GOTO Telescope
StarNavigator 130 Computerized GOTO Telescope
Product Code 2090-DI 20130
Clear Aperture 90mm 130mm
Focal Length / Ratio 800mm (f/8.8) 1,000mm (f/7.7)
Handbox AutoStar AudioStar
Star Alignment and Navigation GoTo GoTo
Handset Autostar AudioStar
Eyepieces (MA) 9mm , 25mm 9mm, 25mm
STARNAVIGATOR 130
STARNAVIGATOR 90
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Meade ETX Observer Telescopes
Proven Design, Packed with Features The ETX Observer models come in either the 80mm achromat refractor telescope design or a 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope design. These telescopes now feature a removable optical tube, as well as the AudioStar handset controller. The removable optical tube brings versatility and customization to the ETX. The AudioStar handset controller gives you easy access to the ETX's 30,000 object database, and includes a built-in speaker that plays educational content about the celestial objects you view!
The ETX80 fits in the included backpack making it great for people on the go, while the ETX90 comes with a hard carry case and a tripod bag to protect it when transporting. With GoTo and tracking capabilities, these are the ultimate portable computerized telescopes.
ETX80 Observer ETX90 Observer
Product Code 205002 205004
Clear Aperture 80mm 90mm
Focal Length / Ratio 400mm (f/5) 90mm (f/13.8)
Handset AudioStar AudioStar
Eyepieces (Super Plossl) 9.7mm, 26mm 9.7mm, 26mm
Built-in barlow lens 2x -
Case Telescope padded case Telescope hard case, tripod bag
ETX90 OBSERVER ETX80 OBSERVER
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LS™ LightSwitch™ ACF Telescopes
Award Winning, Packed with Features This telescope is the most technologically advanced model available and is the easiest to use. With new LightSwitch technology and Advanced Coma Free optics "this changes everything". All models include the latest software revision.
Revolutionary LS™ LightSwitch™ Technology
Meade’s revolutionary LS™ LightSwitch™ telescope uses advanced technologies like GPS, LNT™ and ECLIPS™ CCD imaging to do what no other consumer telescope has done before: take all the hassle out of using a telescope. Flip the switch and the LS automatically aligns itself. Astronomer Inside™ then takes you on a guided multimedia tour of the best objects in your sky. The new aluminium mount is lightweight and portable, yet has a rigid structure with precision worm-gear drives for the ultimate in tracking and pointing accuracy. All this combined with Meade’s Advanced Coma-Free optical system provides the stargazer with the most sophisticated, yet easiest to use telescope ever.
On the Flip of the Switch
Meade takes out all the hassles and puts in all the fun with the all-new LS featuring LightSwitch technology. Now it’s fast and easy to perform all start-up functions with just a flip of the switch. The revolutionary LightSwitch technology automatically delivers telescope location, time, date, orientation and alignment with the sky with a single touch. And thanks to Meade’s proprietary and exclusive Advanced Coma-Free™ optics, you see it all in stunning Ritchey-Chrétien-like clarity. And with the Astronomer Inside™ comprehensive multi-media content, you experience the universe in a way you never have before. In short, the LS incorporates everything you’ve come to expect from Meade, the undisputed leader in innovation and quality.
Advanced Coma-Free Optics - Sharp, Clear, Brilliant
Meade’s Advanced Coma-Free optics will wow you. Distortion-free, sharp as-a-tack resolution. ACF’s state-of-the-art optics are so good, you’ll see more objects than you’ve ever thought possible. Just compare ACF to Ritchey-Chrétien systems selling for much more, and ACF’s quality will absolutely astound you.
LS 6” ACF LS 8” ACF LS Monitor
Product Code 0610-03-10 0810-03-10 07700
Clear Aperture 6” (150mm) 8” (200mm) -
Focal Length / Ratio 1,524mm (f/10) 2,000mm (f/10) -
Handbox AutoStar III AutoStar III -
Star Alignment and Navigation LightSwitch LightSwitch -
- - Optional
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LX70™ Equatorial Telescopes
German EQ Mounted Telescopes Meade’s new LX70 Series offers high-quality German equatorially mounted telescopes with slow-motion controls and heavy-duty steel tripods. Can be used as a stand-alone mount or maximize viewing potential with any of the following quality optical tube options: 5” Achromat, 6” & 8” Newtonian Reflectors, or a 6” Maksutov-Cassegrain.
The Meade LX70 Series is the perfect choice for the more serious observer looking to chase deep sky objects such as galaxies, star clusters, nebulae, and more. With an available dual axis motor drive system and optional polar scope finder, Meade’s LX70 Series can be easily upgraded.
LX70 German Equatorial Mount
Also available as a stand-alone, the Meade LX70 German EQ mount includes enhanced features including brass worm-gear drives on both axes for smooth tracking performance, aluminum setting circles and built-in leveling bubble. With Meade’s optional 670010 polar scope, finding the celestial poles with high accuracy is easy. Combined with Meade’s optional 670011 dual axis motor drives, the LX70 German Equatorial mount becomes an imaging platform ideal for high-performance observing or astrophotography. The mount includes a Vixen-style dovetail for mounting optical tubes up to 9.5Kg and accepts any Vixen-style dovetail.
LX70 5” refractor LX70 6” Reflector LX70 8” Reflector LX70 6” Maksutov
Product Code 27020 270011 270012 270013
Clear Aperture 120mm 150mm 200mm 150mm
Focal Length/Ratio 1000m (f/8.3) 750mm (f/5) 200mm (f/5) 1800 (f/12)
Focucer Rack & pinion Crayford Crayford internal
Finder scope 6x30mm 6x30mm 8x50mm 6x30mm
Eyepieces (Plossl) 9mm, 26mm 9mm, 26mm 9mm, 26mm 9mm, 26mm
Diagonal 2” (1.25” adapter) n.a. n.a. 2” (1.25” adapter)
Mount German equatorial German equatorial German equatorial German equatorial
Polar Scope optional optional optional optional
Tracking manual/upgradable manual/upgradable manual/upgradable manual/upgradable
Assembled weight 21.6Kg 21.8Kg 25.7kg 22.5Kg
LX70 5” refractor LX70 5” Reflector LX70 8” Reflector LX70 6” Maksutov
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LightBridge™ Dobsonian Telescopes
The Big Telescope that Goes Anywhere It’s not just a big telescope. It’s a big telescope that goes anywhere. New LightBridge truss-Dobs from Meade take down and set up quickly. So you can take one of these massive windows on the universe out to your favourite dark sky locations with ease. LightBridge Dobs give you high quality Meade optics, premium components, and ultra-portability — all for about the same price as an ordinary tube Dob. So get a LightBridge truss-Dob. And prepare to cross the universe. The LightBridgw Dobsonian telescopes come complete with dual speed Crayford focuser, viewfinder and wide angle eyepiece.
Portability
The open truss design of the LightBridge Dobsonians means portability of the telescope is dramatically improved over a solid tube design. Taking only moments to set up and take apart for travel, the extremely rigid truss frame design ensures a no-compromises view through the telescope.
Smooth and Stable
Hand driven Dobsonian style telescopes by their nature need good mounts with smooth and stable movement to be enjoyable, and here again the LightBridge excels. The sturdy laminated finish wooden Dobsonian mount includes premium features such as roller bearings on the azimuth (side to side) axis and large diameter aluminium altitude (vertical axis) bearings with a hand adjustable variable tension brake for smooth and stable movement.
Standard Equipment
Standard equipment includes a high quality, precision machined dual ratio 2" Crayford style focuser with 10:1 micro focus control, and 1.25" adapter so you can use 1.25" or 2" barrel eyepieces. Includes a 2" diameter Meade Series 4000 26mm QX Wide Angle Eyepiece for stunning wide angle views. The viewfinder is an easy to use red dot unit with four user selectable reticule pattern options and seven step brightness control. Also includes bonus Meade AutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition Software for checking star charts and planet locations.
LightBridge 10” LightBridge 12” LightBridge 16”
Product Code 1005-05-03 1205-05-03 1645-05-03
Clear Aperture 10” (250mm) 12” (300mm) 16” (400mm)
Focal Length / Ratio 1,270mm (f/5) 1,524mm (f/5) 1,829mm (f/4.5)
Optical Design Reflector Reflector Reflector
Mounting Dobsonian Dobsonian Dobsonian
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LX90™ ACF Telescopes The legend Meade's LX90 ACF is a favourite of astronomers making the jump to their first, serious, large aperture telescope. Long after they have read the reviews, compared specifications, visited the blogs and talked to wizened astronomers, all roads point to the LX90. Performance, quality, value and ease of use are the hallmarks of a great telescope. Now’s your chance to own the legend.
Advanced Coma-Free Optics
The LX90-ACF comes in a complete line of OTA apertures, from 8-inch to 12-inch. All sizes come with the Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optical systems. The Advanced Coma-Free optical system has brought the highest level of optical performance well within the reach of most amateurs. Using the Meade exclusive design, ACF optics achieve aplanatic performance — with a flatter field, reduced astigmatism and eliminated diffractions spikes — equal to Ritchy-Chétien systems, at a fraction of the price. Coupled with Meade’s Ultra- High Transmission Coatings (standard on all LX90-ACF systems), you have the ultimate in premium optics.
AudioStar® Computer with Astronomer Inside
Meade’s AudioStar® controls the telescope to find and track any of over 30,000 celestial objects automatically. Share the wonders of the universe with friends and family as they listen to audio content through its built-in speaker. Astronomer Inside™ plays over 4 hours of audio content, bringing the cosmos to life. Don't know what's up in tonight's sky? Astronomer Inside does; watch and listen as it takes you on a tour of the night's best celestial objects.
Built In GPS
The LX90-ACF's built in GPS sensor precisely provides the time, date and location, allowing for a quick assisted alignment.
LX90 8” ACF LX90 10” ACF LX90 12” ACF
Product Code 0810-90-03 1010-90-03 1210-90-03
Clear Aperture 8” (200mm) 10” (250mm) 12” (300mm)
Focal Length / Ratio 2,000mm (f/10) 2,500mm (f/10) 3,048mm (f/10)
Handbox AudioStar AudioStar AudioStar
Star Alignment and Navigation GoTo, GPS GoTo, GPS GoTo, GPS
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LX200™ ACF Telescopes
The Most Widely Used, Research Grade, Telescope System Meade's LX200-ACF brings Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optics within reach of aspiring astronomers everywhere. Nearly every observatory reflector in the world uses an aplanatic (coma-free) optical system like the Ritchey-Chrétien (RC), including NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. Now you can own similar optics to what the professionals use. The LX200-ACF includes all the field-proven features of the LX200 including GPS, Primary Mirror Lock, Oversized Primary Mirror, SmartDrive™, Smart Mount™, AutoStar® II and more. The new LX200-ACF. It's the biggest news in astronomy since, well, the LX200.
Advanced Coma-Free Optics
The LX200-ACF comes in a complete line of optical tube (OTA) apertures, from 8-inch to 16-inch with the Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optical systems. The Advanced Coma-Free optical system has brought the highest level of optical performance well within the reach of most amateurs. Using the Meade exclusive design, ACF optics achieve aplanatic performance — with a flatter field, reduced astigmatism and eliminated diffractions spikes — equal to Ritchy-Chétien systems, at a fraction of the price. Coupled with Meade’s Ultra- High Transmission Coatings (standard on all LX200-ACF systems), you have the ultimate in premium optics.
High-End Features
Sitting atop an ultra-stable tripod and mount, the LX200-ACF combines an amazing array of features: Primary Mirror Lock to eliminate focus and mirror shift during long exposures; large, high-quality worm-gear drives in both axes to provide extraordinarily smooth movement, and; Smart Mount and Smart Drive, delivering Permanent Periodic Error Correction (critical for long exposure astrophotography). The AutoStar II handbox controller which puts over 140,000 objects at your fingertips and delivers the fastest GoTo performance available. This simple to use handbox provides complete control over every aspect of the telescope’s operation. You can even control the system from an external computer with supplied or third party software.
LX200 8” ACF LX200 10” ACF LX200 12” ACF LX200 14” ACF LX200 16” ACF
Product Code 0810-60-03 1010-60-03 1210-60-03 1410-60-03 1610-60-03
Clear Aperture 8” (200mm) 10” (250mm) 12” (300mm) 14” (350mm) 16” (400mm)
Focal Length / Ratio 2,000mm (f/10) 2,500mm (f/10) 3,048mm (f/10) 3,556mm (f/10) 4,064mm (f/10)
Handbox AutoStar II AutoStar II AutoStar II AutoStar II AutoStar II
Star Alignment GoTo, GPS GoTo, GPS GoTo, GPS GoTo, GPS GoTo, GPS
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LX600™ ACF Telescopes with StarLock™
Easier to Use. Easier to move. Smart. Only from Meade Meade’s remarkable LX600 f/8 ACF with StarLock technology takes a giant leap forward by making astro-imaging much easier and making setup and transportation a breeze. The LX600 is a simple to operate, portable package that makes taking great astro-photos as easy as focusing your camera and opening the shutter. The collection of features and technology integrated into the LX600 is unavailable from any other manufacturer and its ease of use cannot be duplicated by just attaching a set of add-ons to another scope.
Faster, Sharper Optical System
The LX600 employs a fast f/8 ACF™ optical system with high-contrast baffling that assures crisp, pinpoint imaging to the very edge of the field. The all-new OTA features an internal Crayford-style, zero image-shift focusing system with a two-speed, 7:1 control.
Portability & Transportation
Need a telescope system that can be easily broken down and moved to a dark-sky site? Always wanted a bigger telescope, but were worried about the weight? With the LX600 Split Fork design, you can have both. The OTA can be quickly separated from the mount, reducing the total weight that must be lifted at one time by 35 lb. This allows for easy setup and transportation even with a 12" or 14" optical tube (OTA).
StarLock™ — Full-Time Automatic Guiding
StarLock is the revolutionary new technology that makes target acquisition on your imaging sensor and accurate guiding during exposures completely automatic. StarLock uses an 80mm f/5 optic and a super wide-angle lens in a two camera system that automatically finds your target in high-precision immediately captures a field star as dim as 11th magnitude and then guides to an accuracy of one arc second. There's no need for a separate guider or computer and the StarLock requires no user focusing or guide star selection. StarLock automatically programs periodic error correction and then corrects for any other errors down to virtually zero.
LX600 10” ACF LX600 12” ACF LX600 14” ACF LX600 16” ACF
Product Code 1008-70-01 1208-70-01 1408-70-01 1608-70-01
Clear Aperture 10” (250mm) 12” (300mm) 14” (350mm) 16” (400mm)
Focal Length / Ratio 2,032mm (f/8) 2,438mm (f/8) 2,845mm (f/8) 3,251mm (f/8)
Handbox AutoStar II AutoStar II AutoStar II AutoStar II
Automatic Guiding StarLock StarLock StarLock StarLock
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LX850™ ACF Telescopes with StarLock™
Smarter telescope system. Only from Meade Meade’s revolutionary LX850 system draws upon 40 plus years of experience and innovation. Precision machining, finishing, assembly combined with StarLock’s fully integrated, full-time auto-guiding and auto-alignment system makes this platform the new standard in astro-photographic and visual performance.
Faster, Sharper Optical System
The LX850 employs a fast f/8 ACF™ (Advanced Coma Free) optical system with high-contrast baffling that assures crisp, pinpoint imaging to the very edge of the field. The all-new OTA features an internal Crayford-style, zero image-shift focusing system with a two-speed, 7:1 control.
Precision Machined Solid German EQ Mount
Constructed of machined stainless steel and aircraft grade aluminium, the LX850 mount presents a rock-solid mounting platform with precision roller bearings on both axes and a 1.75" stainless steel R.A. shaft. Its .68" diameter brass worms and 5.8" diameter, 225-tooth aluminium gears deliver smooth, precise movement with up to a 40.8Kg (90 pound) instrument load. A fully-computerized GoTo mount with GPS, the LX850 comes with a database of over 144,000 objects. All this set atop a new super-stable tripod.
StarLock™- Full-Time Automatic Guiding
StarLock is the revolutionary new technology that makes target acquisition on your imaging sensor and accurate guiding during exposures completely automatic. StarLock uses an 80mm f/5 optic and a super wide-angle lens in a two camera system that automatically finds your target in high precision. There's no need for a separate guider or computer and the StarLock requires no user focusing or guide star selection. StarLock automatically programs periodic error correction and then corrects for any other errors down to virtually zero.
LX850 mount only LX850 10” ACF LX850 12” ACF LX850 14” ACF
Product Code 37-0850-00 1008-85-01 1208-85-01 1408-85-01
Clear Aperture n.a. 10” (250mm) 12” (300mm) 14” (350mm)
Focal Length / Ratio n.a. 2,032mm (f/8) 2,438mm (f/8) 2,845mm (f/8)
Handbox AutoStar II AutoStar II AutoStar II AutoStar II
Automatic Guiding StarLock StarLock StarLock StarLock
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Series 6000 APO Refractors
Premium, 3-element Apochromatic Refractors Meade Series 6000 ED Triplet APO Refractors have been designed for crisp wide field observing and imaging, nothing can beat a true triple-element Apochromatic Refractor (APO). Meade Series 6000 ED APO Triplets are among the finest available optically at any price. Series 6000 ED Triplet APO Optical Tube Assemblies incorporate 3-Element Fully Multi-Coated (FMC) Apochromatic Objective Lenses with advanced FK61(115mm & 130mm) or FPL53 (80mm) extra-low dispersion glass, 10:1 dual speed Crayford Focusers, Sliding Dew Shield, 2" Series 5000 Enhanced 99% Reflectivity Slip-fit Diagonal, Aluminum Cradle Rings with mounting dovetail and Hard Case. These impressive fast refractors have relatively short focal lengths of 480mm, 805mm and 910mm that make them ideal for observing and advanced astrophotography. The high quality fully multi-coated triplet objective lenses offer outstanding contrast and sharpness as well as near zero detectable chromatic aberration or "colour fringing". They feature super precise dual speed 2” or 3” Crayford focusers with 10:1 gear reduction for ultra-fine focus control. Standard equipment includes a Meade Series 5000 2" diagonal with 99% reflectivity, built in sliding dew shield, 8x50 viewfinder and an aluminium hard carry case to protect your investment when not in use. Also include aluminium cradle ring assemblies with dovetail, compatible with many commercially available mounts including the Meade LX70 and LX80 Multi-mount. Mount and eyepieces sold separately.
Series 6000 80 Series 6000 115 Series 6000 130
Product Code 0306-00-05 4507-00-05 0507-00-05
Clear Aperture 80mm 115mm 130mm
Focal Length / Ratio 480mm (f/6) 805mm (f/7) 910mm (f/7)
Objective lens 3-element FPL53 3-element FK61 3-element FK61
Assembled weight 3.3Kg 8Kg 11.4Kg
High-precision 10:1 Crayford Focuser 2”, zero image-shift 3”, zero image-shift 3”, zero image-shift
Dovetail platform Vixen style Vixen style Vixen style
Aluminium re-enforced hard case yes yes yes
2” (1.25”) 99% reflectivity diagonal yes yes yes
Finder scope 8x50mm 8x50mm 8x50mm
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LX200 ACF f/10 OTA
Advanced Coma Free (ACF) Optical Tube Assemblies The Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optical system has brought the highest level of optical performance well
within the reach of most amateurs. Using the Meade exclusive design, ACF optics achieve diffraction limited,
aplanatic performance — with a flatter field, reduced astigmatism and eliminated diffractions spikes — equal
to Ritchy-Chétien systems, at a fraction of the price. Coupled with Meade’s Ultra- High Transmission Coatings
(standard on all LX200-ACF systems), these OTAs offer the ultimate in premium optics.
Specification
f/10 Advanced Coma Free Optics
Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC)
Oversized Low-Expansion Borosilicate Primary Mirror
Primary Mirror Lock for increased image stability
Losmandy-style Dovetail
Finder scope shoe All LX200 models feature a primary mirror locking mechanism, which effectively prevents movement of the primary mirror during long exposure astrophotography or observing. Turn the lock knob located just above the telescopes main focus knob and the progressive-tension primary lock completely cancels any residual image shift due to mirror movement during visual, photographic, or imaging applications.
LX200 8 f.10 ACF
LX200 10 f.10 ACF
LX200 12 f.10 ACF
LX200 14 f.10 ACF
LX200 16 f.10 ACF
Product Code 0810-60-00 1010-60-00 1210-60-00 1410-60-00 1610-60-00
Clear Aperture 8” 10’ 12” 14” 16”
Focal Length / Ratio 2000mm (f/10) 2500mm (f/10) 3048mm (f/10) 3556mm (f/10) 4064mm (f/10)
Optics ACF ACF ACF ACF ACF
Coatings UHTC UHTC UHTC UHTC UHTC
Mirror Lock Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Assembled weight 6.4Kg 11.8Kg 15.9Kg 25.9Kg 30.4Kg
Dovetail platform Losmandy style Losmandy style Losmandy style Losmandy style Losmandy style
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LX850 ACF f/8 OTA
Fast, Advanced Coma Free (ACF) Optical Tube Assemblies Building on Meade’s award-winning Advanced Coma-Free™ (ACF™) optics, these OTAs employ a fast f/8 optical system with high-contrast baffling that insures crisp, pinpoint imaging to the very edge of the field. Feature an internal zero image shift Crayford-style focusing system with a two-speed 7:1 reduction control that provides smooth, precise focusing at any magnification. Also features Meade's Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) for maximum brightness and contrast, an oversized low-expansion primary mirror for extra aperture and to prevent thermal expansion of the mirror, and diffraction-limited optics.
The optical tube assemblies Include finder scope and guide scope shoes, and precision machined Losmandy-style dovetail rail mated to the tube with wide-stance radius blocks for rock-steady mounting.
Specification Fast f/8 Advanced Coma Free Optics markedly reduce exposures when compared to f/10 systems
Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC)
Internal baffling for high contrast images
Oversized Low-Expansion Borosilicate Primary Mirror
Zero image shift 7:1 Crayford style focusing system
Losmandy-style Dovetail on oversized radial blocks
Finder scope and guide scope shoe
LX200 10 f8 ACF LX200 12 f8 ACF LX200 14 f8 ACF LX200 16 f8 ACF
Product Code 1008-80-00 1208-80-00 1408-80-00 1608-80-00
Clear Aperture 10’ 12” 14” 16”
Focal Length / Ratio 2032mm (f/8) 2438mm (f/8) 2845mm (f/8) 3251mm (f/8)
Optics ACF, UHTC ACF, UHTC ACF, UHTC ACF, UHTC
Coatings UHTC UHTC UHTC UHTC
7:1 focuser Yes Yes Yes Yes
Assembled weight 15Kg ~18.3Kg 28.6Kg ~33.4Kg
Dovetail platform Losmandy style Losmandy style Losmandy style Losmandy style
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Coronado® PST - Personal Solar Telescope
The World's Most Popular Solar Telescope The Personal Solar Telescope (PST) is a Coronado innovation. It is the world's most popular telescope to observe the Sun. This 40mm diameter highly portable dedicated solar telescope features completely internal non-removable and student safe solar filtering optics with a 1.0 angstrom hydrogen-alpha (Hα) bandpass for great surface detail. The PST will show you the dynamic, ever changing prominences at the edge of the Sun as well as filaments and other surface details in amazing detail, all in the brilliant and distinctive red colour hydrogen-alpha.
Study of the solar disk is now within the reach of the amateur astronomer. The PST represents the same technology and quality that goes into a SolarMax series telescope available to the new solar astronomer at the cost of some single premium eyepieces.
Etalon Filter
Features a 40mm diameter dedicated Hα optical system with 30mm internal etalon primary blocking filter and incorporated focuser, bandpass fine adjustment controls and built-in solar viewfinder. The scope has a 400mm focal length, f/10 focal ratio, with 20mm eyepiece.
Coronado PST 0.5 Angstrom
The PST 0.5 Angstrom is a highly portable dedicated solar telescope featuring a superior 0.5 Angstrom bandpass for increased surface detail. Study of the solar disk is now within the reach of the amateur astronomer.
Accessories
Mounting options include use on a standard photo tripod (scope is threaded for a standard camera 1/4-20 mounting bolt), use of a Coronado Malta table top tripod or the Meade DSM mount with computerized AudioStar and GOTO technology. A custom hard case is available separately.
The Meade DSM mount and Malta tripod as shown in the image need to be purchased separately and are not included with the PST.
PST PST & Hard Case PST 0.5 Angstrom
Product Code PST PSTCP 0.5PST
Clear Aperture 40mm 40mm 40mm
Focal Length / Ratio 400mm (f/10) 400mm (f/10) 400mm (f/10)
Hydrogen-alpha bandpass 1 Angstrom 1 Angstrom 0.5 Angstrom
Eyepiece 20mm 20mm 20mm
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Coronado® SolarMax II Series
Solar Observation at its Finest The revolutionary RichView™ tuning method, built into every new Coronado SolarMax II brings solar viewing to a new level. Now you can zero in on the most precise wavelength of light for each area on either side of the hydrogen-alpha (Hα) band for the highest contrast views of active regions, flares, filaments and other surface features - or quickly retune for spectacular images of prominences on the solar limb. No other commercially available Hα telescope provides the tuning range and accuracy of the SolarMax II.
Choice of Blocking Filter
Coronado by Meade SolarMax II 60mm Solar Telescope with RichView system is available in three configurations of blocking filter: 5mm, 10mm and 15mm. The SolarMax II 90mm Solar Telescope with RichView system is available in two configurations of blocking filter: 15mm and 30mm. All SolarMax II models feature sub 0.7 angstrom bandwidth filtering for observation of surface detail and prominences on the Sun in hydrogen-alpha (Hα) light.
Double Stacking Etalon Units
The double stacked units excel at observation of solar surface detail with a 0.5 angstrom bandpass, featuring two H-alpha etalon filters, both internal.
SolarMax II 60 Series
SolarMax II 90 Series
SolarMax II 60 BF5
SolarMax II 60 BF10
SolarMax II 60 BF15
SolarMax II 60 BF5
Double Stack
SolarMax II 60 F10
Double Stack
SolarMax II 60 BF15
Double Stack
Product Code SMT60-5 SMT60-10 SMT60-15 SMT60DS-5 SMT60DS-10 SMT60DS-15
Clear Aperture 60mm 60mm 60mm 60mm 60mm 60mm
Focal Length 400mm 400mm 400mm 400mm 400mm 400mm
Hydrogen-alpha 0.7 Ang. 0.7 Ang. 0.7 Ang. 0.5 Ang. 0.5 Ang. 0.5 Ang.
Cemax Eyepiece 25mm 25mm 25mm 25mm 25mm 25mm
SolarMax II 90 BF15 SolarMax II 90 BF30 SolarMax II 90 BF15 Double Stack
SolarMax II 90 BF30 Double Stack
Product Code SMT90-15 SMT90-30 SMT90-15 SMT90DS-30
Clear Aperture 90mm 90mm 90mm 90mm
Focal Length 800mm 800mm 800mm 800mm
Hydrogen-alpha 0.7 Ang. 0.7 Ang. 0.5 Ang. 0.5 Ang.
Cemax Eyepiece 25mm 25mm 25mm 25mm
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Coronado® Accessories
Coronado Eyepieces
Coronado CEMAX specialty eyepieces and barlow for use with Coronado H-alpha Solar Telescopes and filters. These contrast enhanced eyepieces are specifically designed for use at H-alpha (Ha) wavelengths and use optimized coatings to enhance contrast and minimize glare while affording excellent contrast. Available separately or as a set consisting of 12mm, 18mm and 25mm focal length eyepieces, matching 2X Barlow lens and hard case. The eyepieces all feature a generous 20mm eye relief, 52° field of view, and rubber eye guard for comfort.
CAUTION: These eyepieces are NOT filters in any way, and for Solar observing must be used in
conjunction with an appropriate Coronado Ha Solar Telescope or telescope with a Coronado Solar filter set appropriately and safely mounted.
Coronado Etalons and Blocking Filters
Coronado by Meade SolarMax II Solar Filter sets with RichView tuning system consist of a 40mm, 60mm or 90mm diameter primary H-Alpha etalon filter with sub 0.7 Angstrom bandwidth and 5mm, 10mm, 15mm or 30mm Blocking Filter. The patented RichView tuning assembly allows direct tuning of the primary filter etalon. No other commercially available Ha telescope can provide the tuning range and accuracy of the SolarMax II.
Now you can tune for the highest contrast views of active regions, filaments and surface detail, or quickly and easily re-tune for prominences on the solar limb. A second etalon can be attached directly in the front of a SolarMax II or PST telescope of the same aperture to further increase contrast and image detail.
Coronado Eyepiece and Barlow Coronado Set
Product Code CE12 CE18 CE25 BAR CEP
Focal Length 12mm 18mm 25mm - 12/18/25mm
Apparent Fileld of View 52o 52o 52o - -
Eye relief 20mm 20mm 20mm - -
Magnifying Power - - - 2x 2x
Nosepiece Size 1.25” 1.25” 1.25” 1.25” -
Hard Case - - - - included
Etalon 40 Etalon 60 Etalon 90 Blocking Filter BAF5
Blocking Filter BAF10
Blocking Filter BAF15
Blocking Filter BAF30
Product Code SME-40 SME-60 SME-90 BF5 BF10 BF15 BF30
Aperture 40mm 60mm 90mm - - - -
Blocking Filter - - - diagonal diagonal diagonal straight
H-alpha 0.7 Ang. 0.7 Ang. 0.7 Ang. - - - -
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WildernessTM Spotting Scopes
Weatherproof, High Quality Spotting Scopes for the Outdoors With quality optics and a rugged design, the Wilderness Spotting Scopes are made for the outdoors. Available in 65, 80 and 100mm lens sizes. They are waterproof, with sliding lens shades to improve contrast and variable zoom. Camera adapter and carrying bag included!
65mm, 80mm, 100mm aperture
high index BaK-4 prisms
high-quality, precision ground lenses fully multicoated with anti-reflection coatings
sliding sunshade to further reduce glare.
rugged rubber armour covering protects your Wilderness spotting scope
waterproof, fog-proof, and nitrogen purged to ensure many years of performance
zoom eyepiece included
come with soft case and camera adapter (requires T-Mount, not included).
Ready to attach to any standard 1/4-20 photographic tripod.
Wilderness 65 Wilderness 80 Wilderness 100
Product Code 126000 126001 126002
Clear Aperture 65mm 80mm
ZOOM eyepiece 15x – 45x 20x – 60x 20x – 60x
Coatings fully-multicoated fully-multicoated fully-multicoated
Carry bag yes yes Yes
Tripod adapter 1/4" photographic 1/4" photographic 1/4" photographic
Wilderness
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TravelViewTM Binoculars
Durable Binoculars for the Outdoors Meade superior quality, roof prism binoculars that deliver years of use. Coated BaK-7 prisms provide bright, detailed images. All TravelView binoculars Include padded case, neck strap and cleaning cloth.
WildernessTM Binoculars
High-quality, Waterproof Binoculars for the Outdoors These high-quality, roof prism binoculars with multi-coated optics and BaK-4 prisms provide bright, detailed, high-resolution images. All Wilderness binoculars are waterproof, nitrogen purged and feature rugged rubber armoured construction for protection against the elements. They Include a padded case, neck strap and cleaning cloth.
TravelView 8x25 TravelView 10x25 TravelView 7x50 TravelView 10x50
Product Code 125000 125001 125002 125003
Clear Aperture 25mm 25mm 50mm 50mm
Fileld of View 8o 5.7o 7o 5.8o
Magnification 8x 10x 7x 10x
Optics Coated Coated Coated Coated
Prisms BAK-7 BAK-7 BAK-7 BAK-7
Mirage 8x25 Mirage 10x25 Mirage 8x32 Mirage 10x32 Mirage 8x42 Mirage 10x42
Product Code 125020 125021 125022 125023 125024 125025
Clear Aperture 25mm 32mm 32mm 32mm 42mm 42mm
Fileld of View 8.2o 6.3o 6.8o 5.6o 6.8o 5.6o
Magnification 8x 10x 8x 10x 8x 10x
Optics Multi-coated Multi-coated Multi-coated Multi-coated Multi-coated Multi-coated
Prisms BAK-4 BAK-4 BAK-4 BAK-4 BAK-4 BAK-4
8x25 10x25 7x50 10x50
TravelView
Wilderness
8x25 10x25 8x32 10x32 8x42 10x42
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RainforestTM Pro Binoculars
Premium-quality Binoculars Professional grade binoculars with fully multi-coated optics (FMC) and phase coatings provide bright, detailed, high-resolution images. Fog-proof with BaK4 roof prisms. Waterproof, nitrogen purged, rugged rubber armoured construction protects against the elements and provides a sure grip. Includes nylon soft pouch, carry strap and lens cleaning cloth.
Astro Binocular
High-performance Large Diameter Binoculars Meade's 15x70 Astro Binocular provides sharp and bright viewing with high resolution. This high performance, large diameter binocular features 70mm fully multi-coated optics (FMC). Built-in with convenient centre focus mechanism, flip-up rubber eyecups and a porro prism design with BaK4 prisms. Meade's 15x70 AstroBinocular delivers both comfort and superior light transmission. Suitable for terrestrial and astronomical viewing, it's powerful light gathering ability make it the perfect addition to an astronomer’s stargazing equipment.
Rainforest 8x32 Rainforest 10x32 Rainforest 8x42 Rainforest 10x42
Product Code 125040 125041 125042 125043
Clear Aperture 32mm 32mm 42mm 42mm
Fileld of View 8.1o 6.5o 7.5o 6.3o
Magnification 8x 10x 8x 10x
Optics FMC phase coatings FMC phase coatings FMC phase coatings FMC phase coatings
Prisms BAK-4 BAK-4 BAK-4 BAK-4
Astro Binocular
Product Code 125080
Clear Aperture 70mm
Fileld of View 4.4o
Magnification 15x
Optics Fully multi-coated (FMC)
Prisms BAK-4
Eye relief 18mm
Rainforest
8x32 10x32 8x42 10x42
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Series 4000 Super Plossl Eyepieces The Meade Series 4000 Super Plössl eyepieces offer precision engineered Meade optics, with wide fields, sharp images, and very satisfying views at very reasonable cost. They feature fold down rubber eye guards for comfortable viewing as well as for blocking stray light. Utilizing the very latest in optical glass types, the Series 4000 eyepieces represent an excellent general-purpose eyepiece. Engineered with a high quality 4-element design and offering a generous apparent fields of view, the eyepieces use premium grade optical glass with multi-layer coatings (MC) and blackened lens edges for great image sharpness and contrast. These eyepieces are parfocal with other eyepieces of this series to minimize the need to refocus when switching eyepieces.
Series 4000 Eyepieces & Eyepiece & Filter Kit
Includes five Meade Series 4000 Plossl Eyepieces in focal lengths of 6mm, 9mm, 13mm, 18mm, and 32mm. All eyepieces feature a standard 1.25" barrel size, with a 52° field of view and are of a 4-element design with premium optical glass. All additionally feature fully-coated optics for great contrast and light transmission. Each also features has a soft rubber eye guard for comfort. This complete kit also includes a Meade 2x Barlow lens to double the power of any of the included (or any other 1.25") eyepieces. In addition, this kit contains six colour filters: Light Red, Dark Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Blue, Light Blue, Green ad a Series 4000 ND96 Moon Filter to reduce glare and increase clarity when observing the Moon. All items come in a hard carrying case to keep them all clean and organized. Product Code: 607001
Series 4000 Super Plössl Eyepieces
Product Code 07170-02 07171-02 07172-02 07173-02 07174-02 07175-02 07176-02 07178-02
Focal Length 6.4mm 9.7mm 12.4mm 15mm 26mm 32mm 40mm 56mm
Apparent Fileld of View 52o 52o 52o 52o 52o 52o 52o 52o
Optical Coatings MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC
Eye relief 2mm 5mm 7mm 9mm 18mm 20mm 30mm tba
Nosepiece Size 1.25” 1.25” 1.25” 1.25” 1.25” 1.25” 1.25” 2”
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Series 5000 HD-60 Eyepieces
The Meade Series 5000 eyepiece series offers a large 60° apparent field of view and a flat field of view which is tack sharp right to the edge. This design provides generous eye reliefs for viewing comfort while simultaneously delivering a 40% improvement in corrections for chromatic aberration and edge distortions over traditional Plössls. Specifications of this advanced design include a six element, super fully multi-coated (SFMC) optical design with premium-grade and exotic optical glass for the best possible performance and image brightness and blackened lens edges for enhanced contrast. All eyepieces feature a precision manufactured 1.25" barrel, and an adjustable twist-up rubber eye-guard for comfort and blocking stray light.
Series 5000 HD-60 Eyepiece Kit
Complete set of all six Meade HD-60 eyepieces, with carry case. The latest advancement in the Meade Series 5000 eyepiece series offers a large 60° apparent field of view and a flat field of view which is tack sharp right to the edge. This design provides between 16.8mm and 20.9mm of eye relief while simultaneously delivering a 40% improvement in corrections for chromatic aberration and edge distortions over traditional Plössls. Specifications of this advanced design include a six element, super fully multi-coated optical design with premium-grade and exotic optical and blackened lens edges for enhanced contrast. The HD-60 Eyepiece Kit consists of six eyepieces (4.5mm, 6.5mm, 9mm, 12mm, 18mm and 25mm) and hard case. Product Code: 07736
Series 5000 HD-60 Eyepieces
Product Code 07730 07731 07732 07733 07734 07735
Focal Length 4.5mm 6.5mm 9mm 12mm 18mm 25mm
Apparent Fileld of View 60o 60o 60o 60o 60o 60o
Optical Coatings SFMC SFMC SFMC SFMC SFMC SFMC
Eye relief 19mm 16.8mm 20.9mm 19.6mm 20.6mm 18.5mm
Optical elements 6 6 6 6 6 6
Nosepiece Size 1.25” 1.25” 1.25” 1.25” 1.25” 1.25”
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Series 5000 Mega Wide Angle Eyepieces
The 100 degree apparent field of view MWA eyepieces currently are Meade’s widest angle eyepieces. The Series 5000 Nega Wide Angle Eyepieces offer sharp, pin-point images from the centre all the way to the edge of their 100 Degree Apparent Field of View. These eyepieces offer revolutionary new advances in resolution, image correction and eye relief at highly competitive prices.
These long relief parfocal Mega Wide Angle Series 5000 Eyepieces use 7 to 9 optical elements, all lenses are Fully Multi-Coated (FMC) with blackened edges for maximum contrast.
Series 5000 2" Enhanced Mirror Diagonal
Recommended for use with Meade LightSwitch, LX90, LX200, LX600 and LX850 telescopes, and Series 5000 apochromatic refractors. Features an incredible 99% reflectivity over the visual spectrum. The high precision optics are manufactured with thermally stable genuine Pyrex® glass and include enhanced dielectric coatings for maximum light transmission. Interferometer-tested for great performance. Includes a 1.25" eyepiece adapter and features a compression ring to safely secure eyepieces. Includes Schmidt-Cassegrain to 2" Adapter, and 2” nosepiece. Product Code: 07680
Series 5000 Mega Wide Angle Eyepieces
Product Code 607015 607016 607017 607018
Focal Length 5mm 10mm 15mm 21mm
Apparent Fileld of View 100o 100o 100o 100o
Optical Coatings FMC FMC FMC FMC
Eye relief 13mm 19.7mm 15mm 20mm
Optical elements 9 8 8 7
Nosepiece Size 1.25” 1.25” 2” 2”
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Power Supplies and Accessories
LXPS Rechargeable Power Supplies
The LXPS Rechargeable Portable Power Supplies power your telescope and electronic devices while in the field. Connect your equipment using the two 12V cigarette lighter ports, two USB ports, or through the positive/negative terminals on the back. The LXPS include a built-in circuit breaker and fused circuit to protect your valuable equipment. With USA and international type AC adapter plugs, you’ll be able to recharge the LXPS both in the field and overseas. The Meade LXPS also include an adjustable super bright 30 LED spotlight and white flashlight with red filter attachment, perfect for setting up and tearing down in the dark. With 7 and 17 amp-hours, the LXPS are essential to compliment any observing session. The LXPS Power Supplies are compatible with the following Meade products:
LXPS Rechargeable Power Supplies
The Meade Universal AC Adapter plugs into the mains outlet and connects to the 12V input jack on the telescope's control panel. Compatible with most Meade models including LS-6 and LS-8, LT models, ETX-125, all LXD-75 models, all LX90 models, all LX200GPS and ACF models up to 14" diameter, all RCX400/LX400 models, and additional models which have a 12V "phono" type power input jack. Please consult owners’ manual for compatibility. Not compatible with current ETX-90, StarNavigator, or DS-2000 telescopes. Product Code: 07584
Meade #607 DC Power Cord w/Cigarette Lighter Adapter
The Meade #607 DC Power Cord w/Cigarette Lighter Adapter lets you power most Meade models from a car cigarette lighter style power socket. Works with Meade ETX90, ETX-125, LXD-75, LS and LT models, LX90 models, LX200GPS and ACF models up to 14" diameter, all RCX/LX400 models, and other models which have a 12V "phono" type power input jack. Note: not compatible with DS-2000 series telescopes, 18 volt LX200 "Classic models, or 16" LX200 which require 18 volts. Total cable length 7.6m (25 foot). Product Code: 07043
LXPS Rechargeable Power Supplies
Product Code 606001 606002
Power Capacity 7Ah 17Ah
Buit-in Radio - yes
Max Mount Series
LX850 Series
LX600 Series
LX400 Series (RCX Series)
LX200 Series
LX90 Series
LS Series
LT Series
LX80 Series
LXD75 Series ETX Series (12VDC versions with power
connector on control panel)
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LPI-G Dual Purpose Camera Introducing the LPI-G Lunar, Planetary Imager and Guider, the camera that has been made for auto-guiding and astrophotography. With our Solar System imaging and guide camera, experience the universe on a whole new level. Lightweight and portable, LPI-G comes in either Colour or Monochrome, and a 1280 x 960 pixel CMOS sensor with the ability of capturing 28 frames per second at full resolution!
Dual purpose Camera
The LPI-G Camera is perfect for those looking to make the jump into astrophotography. As an astrophotography camera, the 1.25" barrel size allows you to use it in place of your eyepiece. You'll be imaging the Moon, planets, and the Sun (with appropriate filters) in no time with the high-performance CMOS image sensor. As a guide camera, the built-in ST4 auto guider port makes for easy connection. The LPI-G is compatible with a number of guiding and image capture programs such as Maxim DL, PHD, and FireCapture. The LPI-G comes with dedicated Meade astronomy software called Sky Capture, which allows you to record and process video, image capture and processing, as well as other features like dark field correction and image stitching.
LPI-G Colour Camera LPI-G Monochrome Camera
Product Code 645001 645002
Sensor CMOS – AR130 colour CMOS – AR130 monochrome
Resolution 1.2MP 1.2MP
Pixel size 3.75 x 3.75 microns 3.75 x 3.75 microns
Image Format JPG, BMP, PNG, TIFF, AVI FITS JPG, BMP, PNG, TIFF, AVI FITS
Shutter Electronic Rolling Shutter Electronic Rolling Shutter
Accessories USB 2.0 , ST-4 cables, 1.25” nosepiece USB 2.0 , ST-4 cables, 1.25” nosepiece
Bundled Software Meade Sky Capture on CD Meade Sky Capture on CD
Windows Operting System XP 32, Vista/7/8/10 32 & 64 XP 32, Vista/7/8/10 32 & 64
Other Operating sytems MAC OSX, Linux MAC OSX, Linux
Minimum Memory Requiremnt 2GB 2GB
ASCOM compliance yes yes
ST-4 Auto-guide Port yes yes
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Stella WI-FI Telescope Control Adapter
The adapter that allows you to wirelessly control your telescope. When paired with our Android and iOS app, StellaAccess, you can wirelessly control your computerized telescope with your smart phone or tablet. Creating its own Wi-Fi network or joining other Wi-Fi networks, the Stella adapter communicates and aids in controlling your scope to making observing a breeze! With StellaAccess, you now have a graphical interface for navigating the night sky. With this new adapter, gone are the days of handset limitations; now you have a full featured planetarium with 2.5 million objects at your fingertips that works in conjunction with your telescope! Designed by Simulation Curriculum for Meade computer-controlled GoTo telescopes, Stella uses the WiFi capabilities built into your Mac, PC, iOS or Android device to point your telescope in the sky. No Internet connection is required for Stella to work properly! Unlike Bluetooth, Stella requires no pairing and no special drivers. Supporting a DHCP server or client, Stella can enable your telescope to be remotely controlled. All you need is a WiFi enabled device like a laptop or desktop computer, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Android device. Stella creates its own 802.11 wireless network. By default, this is an open wireless network called "Stella", but you can rename and secure as you wish. Once you join this Wi-Fi network from any of your qualified devices, connect to your telescope using StellaAccess and you're ready to control your telescope from your smart phone or tablet. As long as your device gets its IP address by DHCP, no additional network configuration is required.
Apps & Software
To complete your Stella experience, you'll download and use our telescope control application, StellaAccess onto your computer, iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch or Android device. The Stella WiFi adapter works seamlessly with StellaAccess app as well as the SkySafari software. In addition to controlling your telescope, StellaAccess is a fully loaded astronomy database with over 2.5 million objects. StellaAccess gives you a graphical interface to help you explore the night sky, and can be used to control your GoTo telescope. With other features such as sky simulations, encyclopedic descriptions of celetial objects, and compass/gyro support, you'll have one of the most advanced planetarium apps available. Firmware is upgradable via your computer.
Compatible Telescopes
Stella can wirelessly enable almost any telescope with a standard USB or RS-232 serial interface. Models that have been tested and are known to work with Stella include:
Meade LX200 Classic / GPS / ACF
Meade LX400
Meade LX600 / 850
Meade LS / LT
Meade ETX (with #497 or AudioStar Controller)
Meade LXD 55 / 75 / 650 / 750
Meade LX 80 / 90
Meade Magellan I
Meade Magellan II
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LX200 ACF Series
LX90 ACF Series
LX600 StarLock
LX850 StarLock
Coronado Solar
LS LightSwitch
StarNavigator
Sports Optics
ETX Series
LightBridge
Coronado