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Meade ACF-SC 203/2000 UHTC LX90 GoTo
For mobile automated observation, the Meade ACF-SC 203/2000 UHTC LX90 GoTo combines a 203mm ACF optical tube with 2000mm focal length, GPS, and a dual-fork mount.
- 203mm aperture provides 0.57-arcsecond resolution
- 2000mm focal length uses f/10 optics
- LX90 mount provides computerized GoTo movement
- GPS receiver and AudioStar controller included
- 26mm eyepiece provides listed 77x magnification
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Description
Portable computerized deep-sky observation comes from the Meade ACF-SC 203/2000 UHTC LX90 GoTo, an 8-inch Advanced Coma-Free catadioptric telescope with a 2000 mm focal length and listed f/10 optical ratio. Its LX90 dual-fork GoTo mount includes an integrated GPS receiver, AudioStar controller, field tripod, 8×50 finder, 26 mm eyepiece, diagonal, UHTC-coated optical tube, and lightweight structure for mobile lunar, planetary, and deep-sky use.
The aluminum ACF tube uses internal zero-shift focusing and supports the supplied long-focus observation configuration, while the GPS module assists setup and the dual-fork drive system provides computerized object location and tracking. The system is intended for transportable observing sessions, so the tripod, fork arm, optical tube, battery or adapter power, and accessories should be handled and stored securely between sessions.
Key Features of Meade ACF-SC 203/2000 UHTC LX90 GoTo
This complete ACF telescope combines a 203 mm aperture with a 2000 mm focal length, UHTC coatings, LX90 computerized dual-fork control, integrated GPS, AudioStar hand controller, zero-shift focusing, 8×50 finder, 26 mm eyepiece, diagonal, tripod, and accessory tray.
- 203 mm Advanced Coma-Free catadioptric system
- 2000 mm focal length with listed f/10 optical ratio
- LX90 computerized dual-fork mount
- Integrated GPS receiver
- UHTC high-transmission optical coatings
- Zero-shift primary focus mechanism
- AudioStar controller and 8×50 finder
- 26 mm eyepiece, diagonal, tripod, and accessory tray
GPS-Assisted Mobile Deep-Sky Tracking
The supplied application focuses on automated location and tracking of lunar features, planets, star clusters, nebulae, and other suitable deep-sky targets, with the LX90 GPS system assisting setup while the 2000 mm focal length supports long-focus observation and the dual-fork mount provides computerized movement on a transportable field tripod.
Why Choose Meade ACF-SC 203/2000 UHTC LX90 GoTo
The LX90 ACF 8-inch configuration is relevant when a portable computerized telescope needs GPS-assisted alignment, ACF optics, UHTC coatings, long focal length, AudioStar control, a dual-fork mount, field tripod, finder, diagonal, eyepiece, and a complete setup that can be assembled without a permanent pier.
- Integrated GPS for the supplied LX90 alignment configuration
- Computerized dual-fork tracking with long 2000 mm focal length
- Eyepiece, finder, diagonal, tripod, controller, and tray included
Meade 1-Year Limited Warranty
The supplied product information lists a 1-year limited warranty for this telescope, and the applicable US warranty terms, GPS and electronics coverage, optical coverage, registration requirements, power conditions, and authorized service process should be confirmed through the current Meade seller or distributor before purchase.
Meade ACF-SC 203/2000 UHTC LX90 GoTo Specs
| Brand | Meade Instruments |
| Full Model Code | Meade LX90-ACF 8-inch f/10 Advanced Coma-Free GoTo Telescope System with UHTC (0810-90-03) |
| 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 |
| Mirror Lock Mechanism | No |
| Optical Tube Dimensions | 230 mm x 460 mm |
| Optical Tube Weight | 12.70 kg (28.00 lbs) - Fork Mount and Tube Assembly |
| Mount Attachment Type | Integrated Rigid Dual-Fork Alt-Azimuth Electronics Drive Head Bracket Assembly |
| 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, AudioStar Hand Controller, Standard Field Tripod, 1.25-inch Mirror Diagonal, Super Plossl 26mm Eyepiece (77x), 8x50 Finder Scope, Integrated Sony GPS Receiver Module |
| Standard Warranty | 1-Year Limited Warranty |
| Application | Mobile deep-sky tracking and high-magnification lunar resolution, leveraging an integrated GPS coordinate module and a lightweight structural layout to simplify field configuration processes. |
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