Meade LX 70N 8 "Telescope

The LX 70 8 " is an 8" (200mm) Newtonian reflecting telescope equipped with an f / 5 primary parabolic mirror . These parabolic mirrors produce images of large field (wide-field) to observe in detail the deep sky, very well appreciated by astrophotography. 200mm aperture, with a focal ratio of f / 5 and a focal length of 1000mm. This opening allows you to resolve details of 0.57 arcseconds in diameter. It comes equipped with two plossl lenses, one 9mm and one 26mm. The 8x50 finder incorporates a crosshair to facilitate searching more precisely.
The LX70 frame incorporates slow- moving controls that are prepared for fine and easy adjustment even in difficult conditions, for example when wearing gloves. The tracking is smooth and has alzimuth and straight altitude adjustments as well as a spirit level to ensure a good leveling of the mount. Includes latitude micrometric graduation rings and accessory tray.
Characteristics:

• 200mm (8 ") opening
  
• Newton reflector optical design
  
• Focal length 1000mm
  
• Focal Ratio f / 5
  
• Resolution (Dawes Limit) of 0.57 arc seconds
  
• 8x50 finder with crosshair reticle
  
• 1.25 "Plossl 9 and 26mm Eyepieces
  
• 2 ”rack and pinion focuser with 1.25" adapter
  
• 2 "diagonal with 1.25" adapter
  
• Vixen-style dovetail with rings
  
• Follow-up accuracy with StarLock <1 arcsecond
  
• Slow-moving controls on both axes
  
• Dimensions 114x114x198 cm
  
• Equipment weight 25.7 kgs