• Model: LXD75 8" Schmidt-Newtonian
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    Meade LXD75 8" Schmidt-Newtonian Telescope

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    Meade LXD75 8" Schmidt-Newtonian Telescope

    • Model: LXD75 8" Schmidt-Newtonian
    • Optical Design: Schmidt-Newtonian
    • Clear Aperture: 203mm (8")
    • Focal Length: 812mm
    • Focal Ratio: f/4
    • Resolving Power (arc secs.): 0.56
    • Optical Coatings: Ultra-High
    • Transmission Coatings Limiting Visual Magnitude (approx.): 16.5
    • Maximum Practical Visual Power: 500x35 mm
    • Angular Film Coverage: 1.66 x 2.36 degrees
    • Optical Tube Dimensions (dia. X length): 10" x 29.5"
    • Secondary Mirror Obstruction (dia.;%): 3.10e; 15.0%
    • Counterweights: 2 x 10 lbs.
    • Telescope Mounting: LXD75, German-Type Equatorial Setting Circle Diameters
    • RA and Dec: 2.25"
    • Polar Illuminated Viewfinder: Included
    • RA and DEC Control System: 9-speed, microprocessor-controlled
    • 12V DC, 72mm (2.83") worm gear
    • Hemispheres of Operation: North and South
    • GO TO Pointing Precision (approx.): 15 arc mins.
    • Slow-Motion Controls: Electric, both axes
    • Bearings: 2 ball bearings
    • AutoStar Hand Controller: PIC 16C57 microcontroller; 2 line x 16 alphanumeric character display; 20-button keypad, red LED backlit
    • Main Telescope Controller: Motorola 68HC11 microprocessor; 1-Megabyte flash memory (field reprogrammable); 32K RAM
    • Batteries (not included): 8 x D-cells
    • Battery Life (approx.)