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Meade ACF-SC 203/2032 UHTC LX65 OTA
Designed for lighter mount integration, the Meade ACF-SC 203/2032 UHTC LX65 OTA provides a 203mm ACF optical tube with 2032mm focal length and Vixen-style mounting hardware.
- 203mm aperture provides 0.57-arcsecond resolution
- 2032mm focal length uses f/10 optics
- UHTC coatings support the optical system
- Vixen dovetail and 26mm eyepiece included
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Description
Portable Advanced Coma-Free observation is the purpose of the Meade ACF-SC 203/2032 UHTC LX65 OTA, an 8-inch ACF optical tube with a 2032 mm focal length and listed f/10 optical ratio. Its UHTC coatings, internal zero-shift focusing, aluminum housing, 8×50 finder, 26 mm eyepiece, diagonal, visual back, Vixen-style dovetail, reducer adapter, retractable mounting interface, and flight-ready configuration support a modular telescope system for visual astronomy and supported imaging.
The OTA is supplied without a complete LX65 mount or tripod, allowing the final platform to be selected according to payload, dovetail, tracking, and power requirements. The ACF optical design supports the listed coma-reduced observation role, while correct focus spacing, balance, thermal preparation, camera compatibility, and storage protection should be handled according to the chosen mount and accessories.
Key Features of Meade ACF-SC 203/2032 UHTC LX65 OTA
This standalone Advanced Coma-Free optical tube combines a 203 mm aperture with a 2032 mm focal length, UHTC coatings, internal focusing, 8×50 finder, 26 mm eyepiece, 1.25-inch diagonal, visual back, Vixen dovetail, and mount-ready aluminum housing.
- 203 mm Advanced Coma-Free catadioptric system
- 2032 mm focal length with listed f/10 optical ratio
- UHTC high-transmission optical coatings
- Internal zero-shift focus mechanism
- 8×50 optical finder with crosshair
- 26 mm Super Plossl eyepiece
- Diagonal, visual back, and Vixen dovetail
- Modular OTA configuration for compatible LX65 mounting
Portable ACF Visual and Imaging Use
The supplied application focuses on portable planetary observation, lunar viewing, double stars, deep-sky inspection, and supported imaging, while final tracking, mount stability, payload capacity, camera compatibility, focus spacing, power requirements, and computer control depend on the separately selected LX65 mount or another compatible telescope platform.
Why Choose Meade ACF-SC 203/2032 UHTC LX65 OTA
This OTA is relevant when a portable modular system needs an 8-inch ACF optical tube with UHTC coatings, long focal length, internal precision focusing, 8×50 finder, eyepiece, diagonal, visual back, and Vixen mounting while leaving the final mount and tracking system open for separate selection.
- ACF optical design with UHTC coatings
- Long 2032 mm focal length for planetary and deep-sky use
- Finder, eyepiece, diagonal, visual back, and dovetail included
Meade 1-Year Limited Warranty
The supplied product information lists a 1-year limited warranty for this optical tube assembly, and the applicable US warranty terms, optical coverage, focusing mechanism coverage, finder and accessory coverage, registration requirements, and authorized service process should be confirmed before purchasing a separate mount or imaging system.
Meade ACF-SC 203/2032 UHTC LX65 OTA Specs
| Brand | Meade Instruments |
| Full Model Code | Meade LX65 8-inch Advanced Coma-Free Optical Tube Assembly with UHTC (218022) |
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
| Optical Design | Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) Catadioptric Catseye Structure (Hyperbolic Secondary / Aspheric Corrector) |
| Aperture | 203 mm (8.0 inches) |
| Focal Length | 2032 mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/10 |
| Optical Coatings | Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) Matrix for Enhanced Light Throughput |
| Glass Material | Premium Pyrex Glass Primary Mirror Substrate with Water-White Glass Corrector Plate |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 76 mm |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 37.4% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 14.01% |
| Resolving Power | 0.57 Arcseconds (Dawes), 0.68 Arcseconds (Rayleigh) |
| Limiting Visual Magnitude | 14.0 |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 400x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 29x |
| Optical Tube Material | Powder-Coated Aluminum Cylindrical Shell with Lightweight Die-Cast Rear Cell |
| Focuser Style & Mechanism | Internal Primary Mirror Focusing Mechanism with Zero-Shift Precision Slide Baffle Track |
| Mirror Lock Mechanism | No |
| Optical Tube Dimensions | 230 mm x 460 mm |
| Optical Tube Weight | 5.80 kg (12.79 lbs) |
| Mount Attachment Type | Integrated Vixen-Style Dovetail Mounting Rail Attachment Base |
| Finder Scope Specification | 8x50 Achromatic Optical Finder Scope with Crosshair Layout and Dual-Screw Alignment Bracket |
| Included Accessories | 8-inch LX65-Class ACF OTA, UHTC Glass Matrix, Vixen Dovetail Bar, 8x50 Finder Scope, 1.25-inch Eyepiece Holder Back, 90-Degree Mirror Diagonal (1.25-inch), Super Plossl 26mm Eyepiece (78x) |
| Standard Warranty | 1-Year Limited Warranty |
| Application | Portable high-aperture deep-sky scanning and mobile astrophotography integration, stripping down unnecessary rear mass to maximize safety tracking margins on light alt-azimuth arms. |
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