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Meade ACF-SC 254/2500 UHTC LX90 GoTo
For mobile computerized observation, the Meade ACF-SC 254/2500 UHTC LX90 GoTo combines a 254mm ACF system with 2540mm focal length, GPS, and dual-fork movement.
- 254mm aperture provides 0.45-arcsecond resolution
- 2540mm focal length uses f/10 optics
- LX90 mount provides computerized GoTo movement
- GPS receiver and AudioStar controller included
- 26mm eyepiece provides listed 98x magnification
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Description
GPS-assisted high-aperture observation defines the Meade ACF-SC 254/2500 UHTC LX90 GoTo, a 10-inch Advanced Coma-Free catadioptric telescope with a 2540 mm focal length and listed f/10 optical ratio. Its LX90 computerized dual-fork mount includes AudioStar control, integrated GPS, ACF optics with UHTC coatings, internal zero-shift focusing, 8×50 finder, 26 mm eyepiece, diagonal, giant tripod, and complete field support for lunar, planetary, and deep-sky observation.
The LX90 configuration combines a long focal length with a portable dual-fork layout, while GPS-assisted alignment reduces manual coordinate entry during setup. The aluminum tube and mount require careful transport, power management, thermal preparation, and stable tripod placement, while the ACF optical system and supplied accessories support the listed high-magnification visual application without claiming a specific imaging result.
Key Features of Meade ACF-SC 254/2500 UHTC LX90 GoTo
This complete ACF telescope combines a 254 mm aperture with a 2540 mm focal length, f/10 optical ratio, UHTC coatings, LX90 computerized dual-fork control, integrated GPS, internal focusing, AudioStar controller, 8×50 finder, 26 mm eyepiece, diagonal, and tripod.
- 254 mm Advanced Coma-Free catadioptric system
- 2540 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 hand controller and 8×50 finder
- 26 mm eyepiece, diagonal, tripod, and accessory tray
GPS-Assisted Long-Focus Tracking
The supplied application focuses on automated observation and tracking of lunar features, planets, clusters, and other suitable deep-sky targets, with GPS assisting setup while the LX90 mount provides computerized movement and the 2540 mm focal length supports detailed long-focus viewing from the complete dual-fork telescope system.
Why Choose Meade ACF-SC 254/2500 UHTC LX90 GoTo
The LX90 ACF 10-inch configuration is relevant when a portable computerized system needs a larger ACF aperture, UHTC coatings, long focal length, GPS-assisted alignment, AudioStar control, dual-fork GoTo operation, finder, eyepiece, diagonal, tripod, and a field-ready package for detailed lunar and planetary observation.
- 254 mm aperture with the listed f/10 ACF format
- GPS-assisted LX90 GoTo tracking in a dual-fork design
- Finder, eyepiece, diagonal, tripod, controller, GPS, and power accessories 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, controller support, registration requirements, power conditions, and authorized service process should be confirmed through the current Meade seller or distributor before purchase.
Meade ACF-SC 254/2500 UHTC LX90 GoTo Specs
| Brand | Meade Instruments |
| Full Model Code | Meade LX90-ACF 10-inch f/10 Advanced Coma-Free GoTo Telescope System with UHTC (1010-90-03) |
| 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 |
| Mirror Lock Mechanism | No |
| Optical Tube Dimensions | 300 mm x 560 mm |
| Optical Tube Weight | 22.70 kg (50.04 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 | 10-inch f/10 ACF OTA, Dual-Fork GoTo Mount, AudioStar Hand Controller, Giant Field Tripod, 1.25-inch Mirror Diagonal, Super Plossl 26mm Eyepiece (98x), 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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