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Meade ACF-SC 203/2000 UHTC LX200 GoTo without Tripod
Configured without a tripod stand, the Meade ACF-SC 203/2000 UHTC LX200 GoTo without Tripod provides a 203mm ACF system with 2000mm focal length and permanent-platform attachment hardware.
- 203mm aperture provides 0.57-arcsecond resolution
- 2000mm focal length uses f/10 optics
- Dual-fork GoTo base supports fixed installation
- 26mm eyepiece and microfocuser included
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Description
Permanent-pier deployment is the defining configuration of the Meade ACF-SC 203/2000 UHTC LX200 GoTo without Tripod, an 8-inch Advanced Coma-Free catadioptric system with a 2000 mm focal length and listed f/10 optical ratio. Its LX200 dual-fork GoTo drive base, AutoStar II controller, Smart Drive GPS antenna, primary mirror lock, microfocuser, UHTC optical coatings, 8×50 finder, 26 mm eyepiece, and diagonal provide a fixed-platform astronomy system without a supplied tripod stand.
The system is intended for installation on a suitable permanent pier or custom support structure, so the final pier interface, vibration control, alignment, power routing, cable management, and accessory support must be planned separately. The primary mirror lock and microfocuser support the supplied long-exposure application, while the ACF optical design and 2000 mm focal length suit planetary, lunar, and deep-sky observation with compatible accessories.
Key Features of Meade ACF-SC 203/2000 UHTC LX200 GoTo without Tripod
This fixed-base ACF telescope combines a 203 mm catadioptric aperture with a 2000 mm focal length, UHTC coatings, internal focusing, primary mirror lock, LX200 dual-fork GoTo control, AutoStar II handbox, Smart Drive GPS antenna, microfocuser, finder, eyepiece, and diagonal without including a tripod.
- 203 mm Advanced Coma-Free catadioptric system
- 2000 mm focal length with listed f/10 optical ratio
- LX200 computerized dual-fork mount
- AutoStar II hand controller and GPS antenna
- UHTC high-transmission optical coatings
- Primary mirror manual locking bolt
- Zero-shift microfocuser attachment
- 8×50 finder, 26 mm eyepiece, and diagonal
Permanent Observatory Configuration
The supplied application focuses on fixed-pier deep-sky observation, planetary imaging, and long-exposure tracking, with the LX200 drive system providing computerized positioning while the final installation requires a suitable pier, stable foundation, power distribution, cable routing, alignment procedure, environmental protection, and safe handling plan for the combined fork and optical assembly.
Why Choose Meade ACF-SC 203/2000 UHTC LX200 GoTo without Tripod
This configuration is relevant when a permanent observatory or custom pier already provides the required structural support, allowing the optical tube, LX200 drive system, GPS alignment, mirror lock, and microfocuser to be integrated without adding a separate field tripod that is excluded from the supplied package.
- Designed for fixed-pier or custom-support installation
- LX200 GoTo, GPS, mirror lock, and microfocuser included
- Tripod excluded, leaving the pier and support structure to be selected separately
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, electronics coverage, pier-installation conditions, optical coverage, registration requirements, and authorized service process should be confirmed before purchasing or installing the system on a permanent observatory structure.
Meade ACF-SC 203/2000 UHTC LX200 GoTo without Tripod Specs
| Brand | Meade Instruments |
| Full Model Code | Meade LX200-ACF 8-inch f/10 Advanced Coma-Free GoTo Base System without Tripod Stand (0810-60-03NT) |
| 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 | 2000 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 Heavy-Duty Die-Cast Rear Cell |
| Focuser Style & Mechanism | Internal Primary Mirror Focusing Mechanism with Zero-Shift Precision Slide Baffle Track and Included Microfocuser Attachment |
| Mirror Lock Mechanism | Yes (Equipped with Primary Mirror Manual Clamping Lock Bolt on Rear Cell) |
| Optical Tube Dimensions | 230 mm x 460 mm |
| Optical Tube Weight | 20.85 kg (45.96 lbs) - Combined Tube and Fork Drive Base Assembly |
| Mount Attachment Type | Heavy-Duty Dual-Fork Alt-Azimuth Drive Head Block Unit Base Plate for Permanent Pier Attachment |
| Finder Scope Specification | 8x50 Achromatic Optical Finder Scope with Crosshair Layout and Dual-Screw Alignment Bracket |
| Included Accessories | 8-inch ACF OTA, Dual-Fork GoTo Mount, AutoStar II Hand Controller, Series 4000 1.25-inch Ultra-Wide Diagonal, Super Plossl 26mm Eyepiece (77x), Zero Image-Shift Microfocuser, 8x50 Finder Scope, Smart Drive GPS Antenna System |
| Standard Warranty | 1-Year Limited Warranty |
| Application | Permanent observatory pier deployment and custom mount installations, allowing users to secure high-aperture tracking capabilities directly onto fixed platforms without redundant tripod footprints. |
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