Meade Instruments 228002 Lx65 6" Maksutov-Cassegrain Computerized Telescope with AudioStar

THE LX65 Meade Instruments continues to remain one of the largest telescope manufacturers in the world. Taking innovation to the next level, the LX65 Series was created. Combining a sophisticated level of performance, the LX65 Series gives quality features and Meade's legendary optics with a price tag designed for aspiring and experienced astronomers alike. This is a great choice for your first serious telescope, offering exceptional features for a great price! The LX65 Series 6" MAK Telescope features a Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design for pinpoint star images and extraordinary contrast, making it a great deep sky performer and ideal for detailed lunar and planetary observation as it easily soars to high magnifications. Features a 6" (150mm) aperture, 1800mm focal length, and f/12 focal ratio. Equipped with an internal single-speed focuser and Ultra High Transmission Coatings (UHTC ) for the improvement of brighter star clusters, additional fine detail in nebulae, and greater surface features on planets. Includes (1) 26mm, 1. 25" Super Plossl eyepiece and a red-dot viewfinder along with a vixen-style dovetail. The OTA alone weighs 12. 7 lbs and has dimensions of 7. 5” x 18. 1”. The LX65 features a newly designed, compact and sturdy, single-arm mount with Meade's AudioStar hand controller, which provides a great combination of portability and performance. This telescope combines sophisticated level of advanced features and premium optics all in an easy-to-use telescope system. Additionally, the LX65 includes two dovetail receivers giving it the ability to hold two optical tubes, making your experience twice an enjoyable. With its quick and portable setup, you're ready to start observing in minutes. Attach a range of different OTAs to this mount for a chance to observe your objects both in wide field or close up. This added versatility makes the LX65 great for community outreach and will be sure to impress anyone with its technology and optics. PREMIUM OPTICS: The heart of any telescope is its optics. Meade strives to deliver the highest quality professional grade optics available. These optical tubes feature large apertures coupled with Meade's Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC ), giving you the ultimate in premium optics. The LX65 is an ideal high-resolution visual observing instrument but is also fully qualified for the more advanced areas of astronomy, including planetary astrophotgraphy. Observe Saturn's rings, the surface of the Moon, and even the cloud bands on Jupiter in great detail. EASY ALIGN: The LX65 are smart scopes that know the night sky right out of the box. Enter your site information, find level and North, and Easy Align picks two alignment stars for you and places them right in your viewfinder. Center them to fine tune your alignment and the wonders of the universe are at your fingertips. AUDIOSTAR TECHNOLOGY: Meade's AudioStar hand controller features audio files and an internal speaker. This computerized celestial object locating system plugs into the telescope's handbox port allowing a quick telescope alignment. Once aligned with the sky, AudioStar is ready to take you to any object in the 30, 000+ object-database. In addition to GoTo and tracking capabilities, AudioStar permits a wide array of fascinating and educational functions such as multiple guided tours, digital positional readouts, the ability to link with a PC using optionally available software and cord, and much more. SPECIFICATIONS: Optical Design: Maksutov-Cassegrain Optical Coatings: Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC ) Aperture: 6" (150mm) Focal Length: 1800mm Focal Ratio: f/12 Eyepiece: Super Plössl 26mm (1. 25") Viewfinder: Red-dot Viewfinder Mount Type: Single-arm, Alt-Azimuth with Ability to Hold Two Optical Tubes Control Panel Ports: Handbox Aux 1 Port Aux2 Port 12v Power Focuser Mechanism: Single-speed Internal Focuser Diagonal: 1. 25" Diagonal Mirror Dovetail(s): Vixen-style on Primary & Secondary Saddles Hand Controller: AudioStar Object Database: 30, 000 Objects Software DVD: Meade AutoStar Suite Astronomy Planetarium Power Source: Eight (8) C-size Batteries or 12v External Power (USER SUPPLIED) Assembled Product Dimensions: 33. 5" x 39" x 63" Assembled Product Weight: 40. 2lbs. : 1 Year