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Meade ACF-SC 254/2500 UHTC LX200 GoTo without Tripod
Configured without a tripod, the Meade ACF-SC 254/2500 UHTC LX200 GoTo without Tripod combines a 254mm ACF tube with 2540mm focal length and a permanent-platform fork base.
- 254mm aperture provides 0.45-arcsecond resolution
- 2540mm focal length uses f/10 optics
- Dual-fork GoTo base supports fixed installation
- Tripod is omitted from package
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Description
Permanent-pier integration is the focus of the Meade ACF-SC 254/2500 UHTC LX200 GoTo without Tripod, a 10-inch Advanced Coma-Free catadioptric system with a 2540 mm focal length and listed f/10 optical ratio. Its LX200 dual-fork GoTo base includes AutoStar II control, Smart Drive GPS, primary mirror lock, microfocuser, UHTC optics, 26 mm eyepiece, 8×50 finder, diagonal, and drive head while omitting the giant field tripod.
The tripod-free system is intended for a permanent pier or custom support structure, so the installation must provide adequate load support, vibration control, alignment, power distribution, cable routing, and safe access around the combined optical tube and fork drive base. The long focal length supports detailed planetary and lunar observation, while the ACF optical system supports compatible imaging with appropriate camera equipment.
Key Features of Meade ACF-SC 254/2500 UHTC LX200 GoTo without Tripod
This fixed-base ACF system combines a 254 mm aperture with a 2540 mm focal length, f/10 optical ratio, UHTC coatings, LX200 computerized dual-fork control, Smart Drive GPS, primary mirror lock, microfocuser, finder, eyepiece, diagonal, and drive base without a tripod.
- 254 mm Advanced Coma-Free catadioptric system
- 2540 mm focal length with listed f/10 optical ratio
- LX200 computerized dual-fork drive base
- UHTC high-transmission optical coatings
- Primary mirror manual clamp
- Zero-shift microfocuser
- Smart Drive GPS antenna system
- Finder, eyepiece, diagonal, controller, and drive base included
Permanent Observatory Installation
The supplied application focuses on fixed-pier lunar, planetary, and deep-sky observation with automated tracking, while the missing tripod means the installation must provide a suitable permanent platform, alignment hardware, power distribution, cable management, environmental protection, counterweight support, and safe handling plan for the combined 10-inch tube and dual-fork drive assembly.
Why Choose Meade ACF-SC 254/2500 UHTC LX200 GoTo without Tripod
This configuration is relevant when a permanent observatory or custom pier already provides the required support and a complete LX200 drive system is needed with ACF optics, UHTC coatings, GPS, primary mirror lock, microfocuser, AutoStar II control, and supplied visual accessories without adding a redundant field tripod.
- Designed for fixed-pier or custom support installation
- LX200 GoTo, GPS, mirror lock, and microfocuser included
- Optical tube, finder, eyepiece, diagonal, and drive base included without tripod
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 installing the system on a permanent observatory structure.
Meade ACF-SC 254/2500 UHTC LX200 GoTo without Tripod Specs
| Brand | Meade Instruments |
| Full Model Code | Meade LX200-ACF 10-inch f/10 Advanced Coma-Free GoTo Base System without Tripod Stand (1010-60-03NT) |
| 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 Included Microfocuser Attachment |
| 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 | 29.50 kg (65.04 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 | 10-inch f/10 ACF OTA, Dual-Fork GoTo Mount, AutoStar II Hand Controller, Series 4000 1.25-inch Ultra-Wide Diagonal, Super Plossl 26mm Eyepiece (98x), 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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