Telescope ACF-SC 203/2000 UHTC LX200 EQ-6 Pro SynScan GoTo

Meade ACF-SC telescopes:

Almost every large telescope worldwide is a Ritchey-Chrétien, including NASA's Hubble space telescope. The technology used by the pros can now belong to you too. Meade's new Advanced Coma-Free System - powerful and high-precision - is within the reach of all ambitious amateur astronomers, astrophotographers and CCD photographers! It provides perfectly sharp star images, at the highest professional observatory level, over the entire field of view. The secret of coma-free system is - as the name says - the complete absence of coma, an optical aberration in which starlight is distorted and pulled into comet-like tails outside the central part of the image. Whether for observing or photography, the ACF Cassegrain optics from Meade is way ahead of conventional mass produced telescopes. It offers fantastic image quality, previously only available from Ritchey Chrétien telescopes and other exotic systems costing several times as much as the Meade system.

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.

The EQ-6 Pro SynScan GoTo mount:

This is the largest and most capable mount made by Sky-Watcher. It has been specially developed to be able to support heavy telescope OTAs of up to 18Kg, stably and vibration-free. This is the optimal requirement for successful astrophotography, which depends on very precise movement of the mount when tracking. It comes in a white design, and already has GoTo control built-in. Virtually no other mount offers better value for money than the EQ-6, making it highly popular among amateur astronomers. Even at the high GoTo speed, the powerful stepper motors on the right ascension and declination axes slew the telescope very quietly, so that your neighbours' sleep will not be disturbed in any way. Quick and effortless alignment with the North Pole for astrophotography is by means of a backlit polar finder.

Mount and control features:

• GoTo control with clearly laid-out hand box (operable even wearing gloves)
• red line display (dimmable) and red backlit buttons
• 1, 2 or 3 star alignment available
• about 13,700 pre-programmed astronomical objects available
• 25 user objects can be set and setting coordinates directly is possible
• speed 3.4° / second
• tracking modes: sidereal, lunar, solar and sidereal with PEC
• recalibration of the object possible
• update-capable from the Internet
• control via PC possible (RS232)
• autoguiding via interface
• periodic error correction (for astrophotography)
• polar finder can be illuminated and is adjustable via scales or constellation illustration
• GPS function via optional add-on possible
• consumption and temperature display
• Version 3
• can carry up to 18Kg (for visual observing, even more)
• Included with the mount:
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• EQ-6 Pro SynScan mount with GoTo control
• sturdy steel tripod (height adjustment from 85cm to 147cm)
• extra brace with eyepiece tray
• counterweights

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• We are a leading telescope dealer and know the devices we sell. Our customer service team will gladly help you after your purchase if you have problems with assembly or operation.
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