User Manual for Meade LX85 70mm f 5 Quadruplet ED APO GoTo EQ Astrograph Click to enlarge the picture
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Product description B&H assembled this Meade Instruments LX85 70mm f/5 Quadruplet ED APO GoTo EQ Astrograph to give you a complete high-performance and purpose-built astrophotography and imaging rig designed for the larger sensors found on today's DSLR cameras. This kit comes with the astrograph optical tube, a sturdy and steady motorized and fully GoTo-capable equatorial mount, the iconic Audiostar computer hand controller, and a solid and stable stainless steel tripod—all you need to do is attach your camera or imaging system and start capturing views of the moon, planets, and deep-sky objects. - Meade LX85 70mm f/5 Quadruplet ED APO Astrograph (OTA Only) The LX85 70mm f/5 Quadruplet ED APO Astrograph from Meade Instruments is a purpose-built telescope for astrophotography and astro-imaging, with an imaging circle designed to completely cover the larger sensors of today's DSLR cameras. Optically it is designed with fully multi-coated FPL-53 extremely low-dispersion (ED) glass in a quadruplet apochromatic lens configuration that corrects for spherical and chromatic aberrations, astigmatism, and off-axis comas. This correction creates a wide flat field of view without distortion and removes the blue-tinted "halo" affect for true high-contrast color transmission.The OTA can be used for multiple astrophotography techniques, with a 42mm fully illuminated image circle that will cover a 35mm full frame sensor. Meade utilizes a precise dual-speed rack-and-pinion focusing mechanism that enables tack-sharp focusing with the ability to handle heavier loads versus other systems, such as a Crayford. While the astrograph is offered here without a mount or tripod for users that have a reliable support system, a set of mounting rings and a Vixen-style dovetail plate are included. For safe transport and storage, Meade includes a hard aluminum carrying case with a custom-cut foam lining.
- Optical Performance
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- 70mm objective lens
- 350mm focal length
- Fast focal ratio of f/5 is ideal for astrophotography or imaging
- Refractor-style optical design
- FPL-53 extremely low-dispersion glass limits spherical and chromatic aberrations, astigmatism and off-axis comas
- Quadruplet apochromatic lenses further correct chromatic and spherical aberrations for true color rendition without distortion across the entire field of view
- Fully multi-coated optics maximize light transmission, while improving color, clarity, and contrast
- Colors are faithfully rendered by eliminating the blue "halo" effect of chromatic aberrations
- Resolution: 1.655 arcsec, Dawes' Limit
- Retractable dew shield resists condensation build-up on the objective lens
- Focusing System
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- Optimized for imaging
- Rack-and-pinion design is able to carry heavier loads without shifting or flexing versus Crayfords
- 10:1 two-speed mechanism allows for precise focusing
- 2.5" drawtube allows the use of larger accessories, and ensures full coverage of camera sensors without vignetting
- Focuser lock knob locks the focuser in place for long-exposure astrophotography
- Mounting
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- Optical tube assembly only - mount and tripod required for proper use
- Vixen-style dovetail plate
- Cradle-ring assembly allows the scope orientation to be adjusted to avoid interference with gear or accessories, or on mount configuration
- Weight: 4.5 pounds
- Carrying Case
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- Hard aluminum exterior with reinforced edges and corners
- Hinged carry handles
- Over-center latches pulls the lid down for maximum security
- Custom-cut foam-lining protects OTA and accessories
UPC: 709942999068 Meade LX85 German Equatorial GoTo Mount Engineered for portability, while still easy to use for astrophotography, the Meade Instruments LX85 German Equatorial GoTo Mount delivers the performance required for clear views and images through the use of dual-axis low-cog DC servo motors with backlash compensation. Added to this is Meade's proprietary Smart Drive system that records and constantly refines its Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC) to improve positioning and tracking precision and ensure your target object stays centered for long-exposure photography. Supporting the mount is a 1.75" stainless steel tripod that has a wide stance for stability on most terrain, and a center tray that holds eyepieces and accessories and acts as a leg lock to further stabilize while helping to minimize vibrations.Controlling the mount is the next generation iteration of the iconic AutoStar system: the AudioStar. This computer controller is equipped with a database of over 30,000 objects, including the planets, stars, nebulae, galaxies, and the complete Messier catalog; it can also be programmed with up to 100 custom user-defined objects with filters to create custom object lists. An integrated speaker and Astronomer Inside system is packed with over four hours of commentary that is customized to objects that are visible in the night sky on any given day and time. Its intuitive menu-driven user interface makes observing the heavens fast and easy, and multiple alignment options make the controller an invaluable tool to new users and experienced stargazers alike. - Mount
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- 33-pound payload capacity is ideal for large-aperture and/or heavy optical tubes and accessories like astrophotography rigs
- German equatorial mount allows accurate tracking for long-duration observation sessions
- Ideal for astrophotography as single right ascension tracking eliminates field rotation that causes fuzzy and blurry primary images and streaking of star fields
- Controlled by AudioStar hand controller to limit vibration and improve movement accuracy
- Low-cog 12 VDC servo motors enable precision GoTo and tracking accuracy with limited vibrations
- Vixen-style dovetail saddle is compatible with many optical tube assemblies
- Includes a 9-pound counterweight with shaft
- Dual-axis manual clutch releases for movement without the use of the hand controller
- Integrated bull's-eye bubble level to aid setup, alignment, and tracking accuracy
- AudioStar GoTo Controller
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- 2-line LED display
- 20-key alphanumeric keypad, red LED backlight
- 68HC11, 8 MHz processor
- Built-in red utility light
- 30,000+ object database
- User-friendly menu-driven system navigation
- Slew speeds: 1x, 2x, 8x, 16x, 64x, 0.5°/sec, 1°/sec, 1.5°/sec, 4°/sec (max)
- Assisted alignment procedures: Easy (Two-Star), One-star, Two-star, Three-star
- Customizable guided tours for specific date, time, and location
- Built-in speaker with Astronomer Inside plays over four hours of educational content about the celestial objects you view
- Predicts events to plan future astronomy sessions such as sunrise/sunset, moon phases/moonrise/moonset, meteor showers, lunar/solar eclipses, equinoxes/solstices
- Smart Drive records permanent periodic error correction (PPEC) to improve tracking accuracy over time
- Backlash compensation allows user to train out the intrinsic play between gears to improve GoTo and tracking accuracy
- Powered by mount to be lighter and easier to use
- 24" coiled cord
- Updatable via Internet using RS-232 port
Database Details:- Solar system, including Moon, Sun, planets
- Comets and asteroids
- 88 major constellations
- Popular named objects
- Galaxies, quasars, and nebulae
- Multiple catalogs including Messier, Caldwell, and NGC
- Stars, including named stars, SAO catalog, double stars, variable stars
- Satellites, including the International Space Station (ISS), and Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
- User-defined astronomical and terrestrial objects
- Tripod
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- Adjustable height from 31.5" to 43.5" accommodates a wide variety of optical tube assemblies and viewing positions
- Lightweight and durable cast aluminum mount base
- 1.75" diameter stainless steel legs
- 39.5x6.25x5.75" collapsed size, for easier portability
- Tray keeps accessories accessible and off the ground
- Weight: 12.4 pounds
UPC: 709942998733 In the Box - LX85 70mm f/5 Quadruplet ED APO Astrograph (OTA Only) svfwqeacbddrvrfxyqvfsxbvdr
- Mounting Rings with Vixen-Style Dovetail
- Hard Carrying Case
- Limited 1-Year Warranty
- LX85 German Equatorial GoTo Mount
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Technical parameters - Meade LX85 70mm f/5 Quadruplet ED APO Astrograph (OTA Only)
| Optical Design | Refractor | | Aperture | 70mm | | Focal Length | 350mm | | Focal Ratio | f/5 | | Eyepiece Barrel Diameter | N/A | | Diagonal | None | | Finderscope | None | | Tripod | None | | Mount Type | Vixen-style dovetail | | Optical Tube Dimensions | 12.25 x 4.5" / 31.1 x 14.4 cm | | Weight | 4.5 lb / 2.0 kg | | | | Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 17.65 x 12.7 x 8.95" | - Meade LX85 German Equatorial GoTo Mount
| Mount Type | German equatorial | | Load Capacity | 33.0 lb / 15.0 kg | | Motor | 2 x 12 VDC low-cog stepper | | GoTo Capability | Yes, Audiostar hand controller | | Altitude / Latitude Adjustment | Not specified by manufacturer | | Polar Axis Scope | None | | Includes Tripod/Pier | 31.5" to 43.5" adjustable height
Cast aluminum mount base
1.75" stainless steel legs | | Power Source | 12 VDC | | Dimensions | Mount Head: 13.2 x 12.4 x 4.8" / 33.5 x 31.4 x 12.2 cm
Tripod, Collapsed: 39.5 x 6.25 x 5.75" / 100.3 x 8.3 x 14.6 cm
Fully Assembled: 47.2 x 47.2 x 5.8" / 119.9 x 119.9 x 14.7 cm | | Weight | Mount Head: 10.9 lb / 4.9 kg
Tripod: 12.4 lb / 5.6 kg
Fully Assembled: 34.1 lb / 15.5 kg | | | | Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 40.6 x 20.2 x 9.9" |
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