1 degree per second increments, while fine slewing and photographic guiding speeds can be adjusted from. Fast slew speeds are from 1 to 6 degrees per second, and can be user selected at. The 16" LX200-ACF Telescope w/UHTC features a massive fork mount cast in one continuous piece, with a total of four 80mm roller bearings for declination and two even larger 150mm and 100mm roller bearings in azimuth. 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. Mechanically loaded as well all LX200 models feature a primary mirror locking mechanism, which effectively prevents movement of the primary mirror during long exposure astrophotography or observing.
The drive base of the telescope has multiple input and output ports including an RS-232 PC interface and jacks for a (user supplied) CCD Autoguider and illuminated reticle. The Autostar II is flash-updatable via free downloads at (optional cable required). Precise and quick star alignment is done near effortlessly with Meade's level north technology alignment system incorporating a 16 channel GPS receiver, while Home and Park functions retain information for permanant installations. Features the advanced LX200 AutoStar II computer system with 145,000 object library, multiple guided tours, High Precision Pointing capability with sub arc-minute pointing accuracy, Meade SmartDrive with Permanent Periodic Error Correction, and super precision electrically driven Meade Zero-Image-Shift Microfocuser. The massive, observatory class Meade 16" LX200-ACF Telescope w/UHTC OTA/Mounting has 16” diameter f/10 ACF optics (focal length 4064mm) and Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) for maximum image brightness and contrast.
LX200 ACF Design Technology Observatory-class Optical Tube Assy.
Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC).16" f/10 Advanced Coma Free Optics - 4064mm focal length.Meade 16" f/10 LX200-ACF Telescope w/UHTC (No Tripod)