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Meade ACF-SC 355/2845 Starlock LX600
StarLock autoguiding defines the Meade ACF-SC 355/2845 Starlock LX600, combining a 356mm ACF system with 2845mm focal length and computerized dual-fork control.
- 356mm aperture provides 0.32-arcsecond resolution
- 2845mm focal length uses f/8 optics
- StarLock system provides integrated autoguiding
- Dual-fork mount provides computerized movement
- 26mm eyepiece and tripod included
- Primary mirror lock is included
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Description
Integrated StarLock guiding and 14-inch ACF optics define the Meade ACF-SC 355/2845 Starlock LX600, a 356 mm Advanced Coma-Free catadioptric telescope with a 2845 mm focal length and listed f/8 optical ratio. Its LX600 dual-fork GoTo mount includes StarLock autoguiding, AutoStar II control, primary mirror lock, dual-speed Crayford focusing, UHTC coatings, 8×50 finder, 26 mm eyepiece, diagonal, giant tripod, and complete support for automated lunar, planetary, and deep-sky imaging.
The 356 mm optical tube and dual-fork drive system require deliberate transport, power management, thermal preparation, alignment, and safe handling because the combined assembly is substantial. The ACF design, primary mirror lock, microfocuser, and StarLock system support the supplied long-exposure application, while final camera compatibility, guiding, calibration, and image results depend on the complete imaging setup.
Key Features of Meade ACF-SC 355/2845 Starlock LX600
This large ACF telescope combines a 356 mm aperture with a 2845 mm focal length, f/8 optical ratio, UHTC coatings, LX600 computerized dual-fork mount, StarLock autoguiding, primary mirror lock, dual-speed focuser, AutoStar II controller, finder, tripod, eyepiece, and diagonal.
- 356 mm Advanced Coma-Free catadioptric system
- 2845 mm focal length with listed f/8 optical ratio
- LX600 computerized dual-fork GoTo mount
- Integrated StarLock autoguiding system
- UHTC high-transmission optical coatings
- Primary mirror manual clamp and microfocuser
- 8×50 finder and 26 mm eyepiece
- Giant tripod, controller, diagonal, and drive system included
Integrated Autoguided Observatory Imaging
The supplied application focuses on automated imaging of galaxies, nebulae, clusters, planetary surfaces, and lunar features, with StarLock assisting real-time tracking corrections while the 356 mm aperture and 2845 mm focal length provide the listed high-resolution format after suitable camera connection, alignment, power setup, and thermal preparation.
Why Choose Meade ACF-SC 355/2845 Starlock LX600
The LX600 14-inch configuration is relevant when a large-aperture imaging system needs integrated StarLock guiding, ACF optics, UHTC coatings, primary mirror locking, dual-speed focusing, AutoStar II control, dual-fork GoTo operation, 8×50 finding, and a complete heavy-duty tripod-mounted platform for advanced deep-sky or planetary imaging.
- 356 mm aperture for the listed observatory-scale application
- Integrated StarLock guiding with LX600 GoTo control
- Finder, eyepiece, diagonal, tripod, controller, mirror lock, and focuser included
Meade 1-Year Limited Warranty
The supplied product information lists a 1-year limited warranty for this telescope system, and the applicable US warranty terms, StarLock coverage, mount electronics coverage, primary mirror lock coverage, registration requirements, power conditions, and authorized service process should be confirmed through the current Meade seller or distributor before purchase.
Meade ACF-SC 355/2845 Starlock LX600 Specs
| Brand | Meade Instruments |
| Full Model Code | Meade LX600-ACF 14-inch f/8 Advanced Coma-Free Telescope System with StarLock (1408-60-01) |
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
| Optical Design | Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) Catadioptric Catseye Structure (Hyperbolic Secondary / Aspheric Corrector) |
| Aperture | 356 mm (14.02 inches) |
| Focal Length | 2845 mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/8 |
| 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 | 114 mm |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 32.0% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 10.25% |
| Resolving Power | 0.32 Arcseconds (Dawes), 0.39 Arcseconds (Rayleigh) |
| Limiting Visual Magnitude | 15.4 |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 700x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 51x |
| Optical Tube Material | Powder-Coated Aluminum Cylindrical Shell with Heavy-Duty Die-Cast Rear Cell |
| Focuser Style & Mechanism | Internal Primary Mirror Focusing Mechanism with Zero-Shift Precision Slide Baffle Track and Dual-Speed Crayford Core |
| Mirror Lock Mechanism | Yes (Equipped with Primary Mirror Manual Clamping Lock Bolt on Rear Cell) |
| Optical Tube Dimensions | 400 mm x 760 mm |
| Optical Tube Weight | 25.40 kg (56.00 lbs) - OTA Only / 56.70 kg (125.00 lbs) - With Fork Mount |
| Mount Attachment Type | Heavy-Duty Detachable Dual-Fork Alt-Azimuth Drive Head Block Unit Assembly |
| Finder Scope Specification | 8x50 Achromatic Optical Finder Scope with Crosshair Layout and Dual-Screw Alignment Bracket |
| Included Accessories | 14-inch f/8 ACF OTA, Detachable Dual-Fork GoTo Mount, StarLock Integrated Auto-Guider System, AutoStar II Hand Controller, MAX Tripod Interface Base, 1.25-inch Diagonal Mirror, Super Plossl 26mm Eyepiece (109x) |
| Standard Warranty | 1-Year Limited Warranty |
| Application | Continuous full-time autoguided astrophotography and automated deep-sky coordination logging, deploying an integrated secondary dual-camera guiding assembly to execute real-time tracking corrections without external computer hardware profiles. |
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