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Meade LX90 8109031 Telescope

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Product Description
LX90 8''/2000mm f/10 Astro Telescope - Motorized Schmidt-Cassegrain with #497 Autostar Computer Hand Control, Autostar Suite Software, Lunar Planetary Imager, Tripod &... More
LX90 8''/2000mm f/10 Astro Telescope - Motorized Schmidt-Cassegrain with #497 Autostar Computer Hand Control, Autostar Suite Software, Lunar Planetary Imager, Tripod & Ultra-High Transmission Coatings Less
The NexStar ushers in a whole new generation of computer automated technology. Simple and friendly to use, the NexStar is up and running after locating just two alignment stars. Its the... More
The NexStar ushers in a whole new generation of computer automated technology. Simple and friendly to use, the NexStar is up and running after locating just two alignment stars. Its the perfect combination of power and portability. If astronomy is a new hobby, one may wish to start off by using the NexStars built-in Sky Tour feature, which commands the NexStar to find the most interesting objects in the sky and automatically slews to each one. For the experienced amateur, there is a comprehensive database of over 18,000 objects, including customized lists of all the best deep-sky objects, bright double stars and variable stars. No matter what level the observer, the NexStar will unfold all the wonders of the Universe Less
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Key Features   
Optical Diameter 203 mm 127 mm
Max Useful Magnification x 500 x 300
Finderscope   Optical Red-Dot
Mount Type   Altazimuth Altazimuth
Focal Length 2000 mm 1250 mm
Optical Design   Catadioptrics Catadioptrics
Miscellaneous   
Product ID 20714813 20714864
UPC 999999999300 050234110310
Product MPN   
MPN 08109031 11031
 
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Meade LX90 8109031 Telescope
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Meade's "Forgotten" 8 in. GoTo SCT

byrbemerson Nov 4, 2003
16 Helpfuls 17 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Excellent optics and mount, Autostar controller
Cons Poor customer support
Recommended it? Yes

In all of the hype about GPS-capable mounts, Meade's LX-90 seems to have been left behind by its glitzier SCT relatives. For most observers this telescope offers impressive capabilities at a reasonable price. What it does well is point in the right direction, gather light well, and let the observer... Read full review »

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Great optics, highly portable GoTo telescope

bygjb49 Jul 22, 2004
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Quality optics, Easy to set up GoTo function is essential
Cons GoTo only works if properly aligned, which can be a problem.
Recommended it? Yes

This is my 4th telescope.

My first telescope was a 1984 Celestron Super C8 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain. That was a great first scope, highly portable. It did have some deficiencies - hard to handle tripod, difficult to polar align. After about 6 years, I came down with "Twoinchitis" - I needed... Read full review »

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