Meade LXD75 8" Schmidt-Newtonian Telescope

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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.)