Details
MeadeòÀÙs new LX70 Series are high-quality German equatorially mounted telescopes with slow-motion controls and heavy-duty steel tripod. Available as a stand-alone mount or packaged with our 5òÀÝ Achromat, 6òÀÝ & 8òÀÝ Newtonian Reflector, or 6òÀÝ Maksutov-Cassegrain, it is the perfect mount for the discriminating deep-sky observer.
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. The large knob slow-motion control cables make it easy to track objects on those frigid nights when wearing gloves is a necessity. The mount includes a vixen-style dovetail for mounting third party optical tubes up to 20 lbs and accepts any vixen-style dovetail. The heavy-duty tripod is equipped with full size accessory tray and holders for both 1.25òÀÝ and 2òÀÝ eyepieces.
When aligning on the celestial poles, precision push-pull adjustments in both azimuth and elevation make it a breeze. The elevations built-in micrometer scale will help you dial in your site latitude quickly every time.
With MeadeòÀÙs optional 670010 polar scope, finding the celestial poles with high accuracy is easy. Combined with MeadeòÀÙs optional 670011 dual axis motor drives, the LX70 German Equatorial mount becomes an imaging platform ideal for high-performance observing or astrophotography. The Meade LX70 mount is designed to keep you looking up for many years to come.
The Meade LX70 6òÀÝ Newtonian Reflector is equipped with a high-quality f/5 parabolic primary mirror. This fast f/5 optical system provides spectacular wide-field images for the discriminating deep-sky observer and astro-photographer. Its 6òÀÝ aperture allows it to resolve details down to 0.76 arc-seconds across and can be viewed using the two included 1.25òÀÝ Plossl eyepieces (9mm & 26mm). The 6x30 optical viewfinder with cross-hair reticle makes locating faint object quickly and easily. The 2" Crayford-style focuser ensures smooth motion when focusing.
Product carries full one year Meade factory limited warranty.
Additional Information
| Clear Aperture | 150mm (6") |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector (Parabolic) |
| Focal Length | 750mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/5 |
| Resolving Power (Dawes' Limit) | 0.760 arc-seconds |
| Viewfinder | 6x30 with cross-hair reticle |
| Eyepiece(s) | 1.25òÀÝ Plossl Eyepiece, 1.25òÀÝ Plossl Eyepiece |
| Focuser Mechanism | 2" Crayford-style with 1.25" adapter |
| Diagonal | N/A |
| Dovetail | Vixen-style with cradle rings |
| Typical Guiding Performance with StarLock | < 1 arc-second |
| Slow Motion Controls | Yes, both axes |
| Assembled Product Dimensions | 45" x 45" x 73" |
| Assembled Product Weight | 48 lbs (21.8 KGS) |
