Meade LX65 Series 5" Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope and Tripod, 1900mm f/15, UHTC

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Meade LX65 Series 5" Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope - LX65 GoTo Single-Fork Alt-Az Arm Mount and Tripod - 26mm Super Plossl (1.25") Eyepiece - Red-Dot Viewfinder - #918A 90-Degree Prism Diagonal (1.25") - AudioStar GoTo Hand Controller - Meade 1 Year Limit

The LX65 Series 5" MAK features a Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design for pinpoint star images and extraordinary contrast, making it a great deep sky performer and ideal for detailed lunar and planetary observation as it easily soars to high magnifications. Features a 5" (127mm) aperture, 1900mm focal length and f/15 focal ratio. Equipped with an internal single speed focuser and Ultra High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) for the improvement of brighter star clusters, more fine detail in nebulae and greater surface features on planets. Includes (1) 26mm, 1.25" Super Plossl eyepiece and a red-dot viewfinder along with a vixen-style dovetail. The OTA alone weighs 6.2 lbs and has dimensions of 5.8" x 14.3". Single Fork Arm Mount The LX65 features a newly designed single arm mount with Meade's AudioStar Hand controller. This new mount is compact, yet sturdy, providing a great combination of portability and performance. Additionally, the LX65 has the ability to hold two optical tubes, making your experience twice as enjoyable! With its quick and portable setup, you're ready to start observing in minutes. The LX65 system breaks down into 3 compact pieces and does not require any tools, making it a breeze to transport to your favorite dark sky location! This versatile scope features two dovetail receivers that allows you to use two optical tubes at once!

Product Details

  • Meade LX65 Series 5" Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope - LX65 GoTo Single-Fork Alt-Az Arm Mount and Tripod - 26mm Super Plossl (1.25") Eyepiece - Red-Dot Viewfinder - #918A 90-Degree Prism Diagonal (1.25") - AudioStar GoTo Hand Controller - Meade 1 Year Limited Warranty
  • Ability to hold two optical tubes at once!
  • 127mm (5") Maksutov-Cassegrain
  • 1900mm Focal Length
  • f/15 Focal Ratio
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