The 12inch lx600acf comes fully equipped with autostar ii keypad with 145,000 object library, meade 1. Meade lx600acf 16 telescope with starlock and equatorial. Meade 16 lx600 acf telescope with starlock wo tripod opt. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes. And will i have to use another computer set up with 32 bit. In addition to everything, im interested in what cables for what are. Lx800 versus lx600 lx850 series meade 4m community. Upgrading to 12 lx600 and needing some answers lx600. Meade lx600 telescopes expert service unbeatable prices. Finding that target has also become a streamlined, seamless process with meades starlock technology.
Im having trouble finding any obvious differences other than the. Ive been getting great results from my 12 acf lx600 during the past several months and the more i read on this forum the easier its become to anticipate the quirks in the starlock software. There is a series 6000 which is the new refractore range of 80mm 115mm and mm. The 12 lx600acf comes fully equipped with autostar ii keypad with 145,000 object library, meade 1. Meade lx600acf 10 f8 goto schmidtcassegrain telescope w. Meade lx200 rj12 usb pc interface cable allows you to connect the lx200, lx400, lx600 autostar ii keypad to the usb port of a pc or laptop using the meade software, available for free download also meade lx200 rj12 usb pc interface cable is designed to control your computerized telescope from a laptop or pc through various programs of the planetarium. Have tried to lift the ota on meade lx600 as dont have observatory setup but is v heavy even with split fork although do have an engine crane which could do it. Does anyone have some images theyd like to share taken with this scope. Mar 25, 2020 meade lx600 posted in beginners forum no astrophotography here please read the forum description. The meade 16 lx600 acf with starlock is a unique design with an integrated object finding and star tracking system built right into the telescope mount. Do you connect it to the computer thru the rs232 port port. I looked on the meade website and it says out of stock on everything with the xwedge. The 10 meade lx600acf combines the finest advanced comafree optics, an altazimuth goto fork mount, and a revolutionary new.
Sep 16, 2015 meade has redesigned its old lx range focuser to produce a new mechanism that keeps the target firmly in view while focus is adjusted. Ive had the lx200 in the past with less than fair results. Meade has redesigned its old lx range focuser to produce a new mechanism that keeps the target firmly in view while focus is adjusted. It combines the most sophisticated optical system available with rocksolid mechanical and electronic elements to create the most versatile astronomical system available. The fast f8 advanced coma free optical system produces a wider, flatter field with no coma for pinpoint stars out to the edge of larger imaging sensors and. Hello all, im trying to decide between a lx800 and an lx600. Known for its groundbreaking telescopic designs, meade has introduced dozens of improvements over. The fast f8 advanced coma free optical system produces a wider, flatter field with no coma for pinpoint stars out to the edge of. Meade lx600acf 12 f8 goto starlock altazimuth, with acf. Meade lx600 acf telescope specifications agena astroproducts. Lx600 with xwedge discontinued lx600 series meade 4m. Also some concerns from reading various blogs about reliability with meade. Also see lx200 observatory for more detail of how it works.
From a performance perspective, is anyone familiar with any differences. Sale lx85 sale lx65 sale wideangle eyepiece sale backyard. The 12 meade lx600acf uses advanced comafree f8 optics a modified catadioptric version of the reflector design used in many of the worlds largest research telescopes, an altazimuth goto fork mount, and a revolutionary new dual sensor starlock fulltime automated guider system to put professionalgrade visual and short exposure photographic performance in the hands of amateur. The exceptional optical system and integrated collection of features and technology found in meades lx 600.
Looks like tripod and all are different, compared to the lx 600 12 inch without the xwedge. The manufacturers listed at any given time during your search refinement offer at least one product that matches other search criteria you have already chosen. The lx600 is a simple to operate, portable package that makes taking great astrophotos as easy as focusing your camera and opening the shutter. Meade lx600acf 16 f8 advanced comafree goto starlock. All lx 200 are f10, this new range of of lx 800 are f 8, i dont know what the lx 600 is. This meade 16 f8 lx600acf goto fork mount catadioptric telescope provides the serious amateur astronomer and school or college with stateoftheart comafree photovisual optics in a largeaperture observatory telescope at a very attractive price. Meades dsi camera control and basic image processing software. Meade lx600acf 14 f8 goto schmidtcassegrain telescope w.
Imaging with lx600 lx600 series meade 4m community. Meade instruments sc thread to 2inch accessory adapter for lx, ls and lt telescopes. Meades lx600 telescope series has fast comafree optics to produce pinpoint stars out to the edge of wideangle eyepieces. It appears that both are suited to astrophotography. The meade lx600acf 10inch goto schmidtcassegrain telescope is ready to take your visual and optical astronomy to the next level.
Meade lx600acf 10 f8 goto schmidtcassegrain telescope. Lx600 telescopes meade instruments telescopes, solar. The lx600acf 16 and the rest of the telescope series address new improvements with optical quality, better imaging, and mount function. Lx600 first impressions lx600 series meade 4m community. Meade lx200, lx400, lx600 usb pc interface cable 3m ebay. There is also a range of lx 90 which are the same optics as the lx.
Skysafari 6 pro ios skysafari 6 pro android skysafari 6 plus download. I have been trying to link my computer up with the lx 850 an am having no luck, i am using starry night, the program shows me to be connected but it isnt, i noticed that there is mention of using a 32 bit system and my newer laptop is 64 bit, is this the cause of my problems. If so,where can i find that particular cable for the classic mount scope. Advanced lx200 driver generic, not for meade scopes. Featured with the meade lx600 acf is the autostar ii controller that puts over 145,000 objects at your fingertips with the fastest go to performance around. Is there anywhere a comparison of the lx200 vs the lx600. After a lot of head scratching, i came to the conclusion the antibacklash does not work when in guide rate. Meade 10 lx600 acf advanced comafree telescope telescope.
I was concerned about the 7 second delay when reversing declination in guide rate. Its in the top 3 bestselling catadioptric telescopes and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as meade lx850 or celestron cgxl 11. Upgrading to 12 lx600 and needing some answers posted in lx600 series. The fast f8 advanced comafree acf optical system produces a wider, flatter field with no coma for pinpoint stars out to the edge when using large image sensors and extreme wideangle eyepieces. Smart, efficient and powerful, the meade lx600acf 12 inch f8 schmidtcassegrain telescope with starlock is a portable package that is easy to operate and makes taking great astrophotos a snap. Meade lx600acf advanced comafree telescope with starlock. Lx200 telescopes meade instruments telescopes, solar. Link to a driver that recognizes new meade telescopes lx850 and lx600, some earlier.
The tripod and wedge have a moderate amount of vibration with my 14 lx200 beast, but it quickly dampens and isnt an issue even in breezy weather. If you rest your finger on the slow motion control and apply a reverse in dec direction, you should feel the snatch as the backlash slack is taken. I plan to make the purchase in the next month or so. This overcomes a shortcoming of previous designs where the image could shift out of view as the focus was adjusted. Meade lx600acf 10 f8 goto starlock altazimuth, wacf.
A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur astronomers and hobbyists. Meade lx600acf 12 f8 goto schmidtcassegrain telescope. The meade 16 lx600 acf with starlock features an altazimuth design and includes the super giant field tripod and a filtered cooling fan. Meades remarkable lx600 f8 acf with starlock technology takes a giant leap. Optical design, advanced coma free, advanced coma free, advanced coma. Meades remarkable lx600 f8 acf with starlock technology takes a giant leap forward by making astroimaging much easier and making setup and transportation a breeze. Interface computer with the lx850 lx850 series meade. Get portable with the meade lx65 and save until june 1st.
This software provides an efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. Meade 10in lx600acf advanced comafree telescope w starlock. This is, of course, after youve found your target in the sky. Starlock software software downloads support meade. Looking at buying either the 12 lx600 or the cpc1100 but torn between the two. I live at an elevation of about 6000 feet 26 miles outside of moab, utah. The exceptional optical system and integrated collection of features and technology found in meades lx 600 is truly unparalleled. The meade usb to serial cable provides the capability of using the usb port on a personal computer to connect to a. Meade lx600acf 12 f8 goto schmidtcassegrain telescope w. Meade skycapture imaging software software downloads.
Meade lx600 beginners forum no astrophotography here. Please tell me where i can find a video or stepbystep instructions with photos or pictures, where i can understand the setup of the telescope and tripod. I am not sure if out of stock just means they are sold out of those until they make another run of them, or if it means they have really been discontinued. Supports all meade lx series telescopes with autostar i or autostar ii including. Meade instruments is proud to announce the latest addition to our line of industry leading developments, the lx600, ready to take your visual and optical astronomy to the next level. Meade 10 lx850 acf is a popular and one of the most expensive options.
A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur astronomers and. Interface computer with the lx850 posted in lx850 series. The fast f8 advanced coma free optical system produces a wider, flatter field with no coma for pinpoint stars out to the edge of larger imaging sensors and extreme wide angle eyepieces. Meade instruments is acknowledged as one of the most innovative and dynamic companies in the telescope market.
Browse the pluses and minuses from individuals who have experience and knowledge using each. The meade lx 600 telescope is a simple to operate, portable package that makes taking great astrophotos as easy as focusing your camera and opening the shutter. Meade lx200, lx400, lx600 usb pc interface cable 7m ebay. Featuring an internal crayfordstyle focusing system with dualspeed, 7. The meade 10 inch telescope lx600 acf with starlock has a completely redesigned mirror mounting system that achieves zeroimage shift. The meade 16 lx600 acf with starlock features a filtered cooling fan and offered without a tripod. Meade lx200 rj12 usb pc interface cable allows you to connect the lx200, lx400, lx600 autostar ii keypad to the usb port of a pc or laptop using the meade software, available for free download. For the past 6 years, ive been using a 12 lx200r, mounted on an adjustable piertech pier in one of the original skyshed pods. I am at the point where in my obs build to where i would like to know what is the best software to use,to control my 10lx200 classic scope. The telescope is a unique design with an integrated object finding and star tracking system built right into the telescope mount.
Im interested in the 12 models for astrophotography. Meade lx600 acf 12inch f8 telescope w starlock star. Meade s remarkable lx600 f8 acf with starlock technology takes a giant leap forward by making astroimaging much easier and making setup and transportation a breeze. Feb 27, 2020 is anyone else out there using an lx600. Meade instruments telescopes, solar telescopes, binoculars. But first i have some questions that i hope some current lx600 owners can answer. Meade s dsi camera control and basic image processing software. Oct 08, 2009 telescope meade lx200 what can you see with a 10 from eastchurch on the isle of sheppey. Meades lx200 is the most widely used advanced amateur telescope on earth, and for good reason. Official meade firmware update to address gps rollover issues. Meades lx600 telescopes include advanced coma free acf optics with a relatively fast focal ratio of f8, highcontrast baffling for superior image contrast, and. A massive hunk of nicely machined aluminum, this is one solid piece of gear.
Meade 16 f8 lx600 acf telescope with super giant field tripod. Upon installation, please use serial number 783a36800007296416. Astronomics used, demo, closeout, spring cleaning page. Catadioptric designs normally suffer from coma in which stars at the edge of the field of view dont appear pinpoint, therefore lowering image and viewing quality. The lx600acf 12 and the rest of the telescope series address new improvements with optical quality, better imaging, and mount function. Skysafari 6 plus ios skysafari 6 plus android envisage imaging software v7.
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