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Meade ACF-SC 254/2500 UHTC LX200 OTA
Supplied as a standalone optical tube, the Meade ACF-SC 254/2500 UHTC LX200 OTA provides a 254mm ACF system with 2540mm focal length, UHTC coatings, and primary mirror locking.
- 254mm aperture provides 0.45-arcsecond resolution
- 2540mm focal length uses f/10 optics
- Primary mirror lock supports tracking stability
- Losmandy rail and 26mm eyepiece included
- 8×50 finder and diagonal included
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Description
Standalone ACF imaging integration begins with the Meade ACF-SC 254/2500 UHTC LX200 OTA, a 10-inch Advanced Coma-Free optical tube with a 2540 mm focal length and listed f/10 optical ratio. Its UHTC coatings, Pyrex primary mirror substrate, primary mirror lock, internal zero-shift focusing, 8×50 finder, 26 mm eyepiece, diagonal, visual back, Losmandy-style rail, and SC-threaded rear interface provide the optical and mechanical components for a separately selected high-capacity tracking system.
The OTA is supplied without a complete LX200 mount, tripod, counterweights, power system, or computerized controller, so the final telescope requires a suitable platform and compatible accessories. The primary mirror clamp supports the listed focus-stability application, while the ACF optical design and 2540 mm focal length support planetary, lunar, deep-sky, and supported imaging use after appropriate mount selection, alignment, balance, and thermal preparation.
Key Features of Meade ACF-SC 254/2500 UHTC LX200 OTA
This standalone ACF optical tube combines a 254 mm aperture with a 2540 mm focal length, f/10 optical ratio, UHTC coatings, Pyrex primary mirror, primary mirror lock, internal precision focusing, 8×50 finder, 26 mm eyepiece, diagonal, visual back, and Losmandy-style mounting rail.
- 254 mm Advanced Coma-Free catadioptric system
- 2540 mm focal length with listed f/10 optical ratio
- UHTC high-transmission coatings
- Pyrex primary mirror substrate
- Primary mirror manual locking bolt
- Internal zero-shift focus mechanism
- 8×50 finder and 26 mm Super Plossl eyepiece
- Diagonal, visual back, SC rear interface, and Losmandy rail
Standalone Long-Focus Imaging Configuration
The supplied application focuses on planetary observation, lunar detail, double stars, deep-sky targets, and supported astrophotography using a standalone 10-inch ACF tube, while final mount stability, payload support, camera connection, focus spacing, power requirements, alignment, and computerized control depend on the separately selected platform and imaging equipment.
Why Choose Meade ACF-SC 254/2500 UHTC LX200 OTA
This OTA is relevant when a custom observatory or imaging system needs a 10-inch ACF optical tube with UHTC coatings, primary mirror locking, internal precision focusing, long focal length, finder, eyepiece, diagonal, visual back, and Losmandy-style mounting for a separately selected heavy-duty equatorial or pier-based platform.
- 254 mm aperture with ACF optics and UHTC coatings
- Primary mirror lock for the listed focus-stability configuration
- Finder, eyepiece, diagonal, visual back, and Losmandy rail 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, mirror-lock coverage, focusing mechanism coverage, accessory coverage, registration requirements, and authorized service process should be confirmed before integrating the OTA into a separate tracking or imaging system.
Meade ACF-SC 254/2500 UHTC LX200 OTA Specs
| Brand | Meade Instruments |
| Full Model Code | Meade LX200-ACF 10-inch f/10 Advanced Coma-Free Optical Tube Assembly with UHTC (1010-60-03OTA) |
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
| Optical Design | Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) Catadioptric Catseye Structure (Hyperbolic Secondary / Aspheric Corrector) |
| Aperture | 254 mm (10.0 inches) |
| Focal Length | 2540 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 | 94 mm |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 37.0% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 13.69% |
| Resolving Power | 0.45 Arcseconds (Dawes), 0.54 Arcseconds (Rayleigh) |
| Limiting Visual Magnitude | 14.5 |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 500x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 36x |
| 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 SC Threaded Rear Interface |
| Mirror Lock Mechanism | Yes (Equipped with Primary Mirror Manual Clamping Lock Bolt on Rear Cell) |
| Optical Tube Dimensions | 300 mm x 560 mm |
| Optical Tube Weight | 14.10 kg (31.08 lbs) |
| Mount Attachment Type | Heavy-Duty Losmandy-Style D-Plate Platform Rail |
| Finder Scope Specification | 8x50 Achromatic Optical Finder Scope with Crosshair Layout and Dual-Screw Alignment Bracket |
| Included Accessories | 10-inch LX200-Class f/10 ACF OTA, Losmandy Dovetail Rail, 8x50 Finder Scope, 1.25-inch Eyepiece Holder Back, 90-Degree Mirror Diagonal (1.25-inch), Super Plossl 26mm Eyepiece (98x) |
| Standard Warranty | 1-Year Limited Warranty |
| Application | Long-exposure deep-sky astrophotography tracking and high-magnification planetary research, using a dedicated mechanical primary mirror lock to eliminate image shift during long tracking arcs. |
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