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Meade ACF-SC 355/3550 14″ UHTC LX200 GoTo without Tripod
Configured for fixed-platform installation, the Meade ACF-SC 355/3550 14" UHTC LX200 GoTo without Tripod combines a 355mm ACF system with 3556mm focal length and a tripod-free fork base.
- 355mm aperture provides 0.32-arcsecond resolution
- 3556mm focal length uses f/10 optics
- Permanent-platform GoTo base excludes tripod
- 26mm eyepiece and GPS included
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Description
Permanent observatory deployment defines the Meade ACF-SC 355/3550 14″ UHTC LX200 GoTo without Tripod, a 14-inch Advanced Coma-Free catadioptric system with a 3556 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, 8×50 finder, 26 mm eyepiece, diagonal, and combined optical and drive assembly while omitting the giant field tripod.
The tripod-free configuration requires a permanent pier or custom support structure with adequate load capacity, vibration control, alignment hardware, power distribution, cable routing, and safe access around the large tube and fork drive base. The 355 mm aperture and 3556 mm focal length support detailed lunar, planetary, and deep-sky work, while the primary mirror lock and microfocuser support the listed long-tracking configuration.
Key Features of Meade ACF-SC 355/3550 14″ UHTC LX200 GoTo without Tripod
This fixed-base ACF system combines a 355 mm aperture with a 3556 mm focal length, f/10 optical ratio, UHTC coatings, LX200 computerized dual-fork control, Smart Drive GPS, primary mirror lock, microfocuser, AutoStar II controller, finder, eyepiece, diagonal, and drive base without tripod.
- 355 mm Advanced Coma-Free catadioptric system
- 3556 mm focal length with listed f/10 optical ratio
- LX200 computerized dual-fork drive base
- Smart Drive GPS antenna system
- UHTC high-transmission optical coatings
- Primary mirror manual locking bolt
- Zero-shift microfocuser
- 8×50 finder, 26 mm eyepiece, diagonal, and controller
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, counterweight support, power system, cable management, thermal preparation, environmental protection, and safe handling plan for the combined 14-inch tube and dual-fork drive assembly.
Why Choose Meade ACF-SC 355/3550 14″ 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 system is needed with 14-inch ACF optics, UHTC coatings, GPS, primary mirror locking, microfocuser, AutoStar II control, and supplied visual accessories without adding a redundant field tripod.
- Designed for permanent pier or custom support installation
- LX200 GoTo, GPS, mirror lock, and microfocuser included
- Optical tube, finder, eyepiece, diagonal, controller, 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 355/3550 14" UHTC LX200 GoTo without Tripod Specs
| Brand | Meade Instruments |
| Full Model Code | Meade LX200-ACF 14-inch f/10 Advanced Coma-Free GoTo Base System without Tripod Stand (1410-60-03NT) |
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
| Optical Design | Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) Catadioptric Catseye Structure (Hyperbolic Secondary / Aspheric Corrector) |
| Aperture | 355 mm (13.98 inches) |
| Focal Length | 3556 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 | 107 mm |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 30.1% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 9.08% |
| 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 Included Microfocuser Attachment |
| 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 | 56.70 kg (125.00 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 | 14-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 (137x), 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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