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Meade ACF-SC 356/2848 UHTC Starlock LX850 GoTo
For StarLock-assisted equatorial imaging, the Meade ACF-SC 356/2848 UHTC Starlock LX850 GoTo combines a 356mm ACF system with 2845mm focal length and LX850 control.
- 356mm aperture provides 0.32-arcsecond resolution
- 2845mm focal length uses f/8 optics
- LX850 mount supports computerized equatorial tracking
- StarLock guiding system is included
- 25mm eyepiece and tripod included
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Description
High-capacity StarLock imaging defines the Meade ACF-SC 356/2848 UHTC Starlock LX850 GoTo, a 14-inch Advanced Coma-Free catadioptric telescope with a 2845 mm focal length and listed f/8 optical ratio. Its LX850 German equatorial mount includes StarLock autoguiding, AutoStar II control, high-torque tracking, UHTC optics, primary mirror lock, dual-speed Crayford focusing, 8×50 finder, 26 mm eyepiece, diagonal, heavy-duty tripod, and counterweight system for supported deep-sky, planetary, and lunar imaging.
The 356 mm optical tube and LX850 mount require careful balancing, polar alignment, thermal preparation, power management, cable routing, and safe transport because the complete system is substantial. The ACF design, primary mirror lock, microfocuser, and StarLock system support the supplied long-exposure application, while camera compatibility, guiding, calibration, and final image results depend on the selected camera, filters, software, and complete imaging workflow.
Key Features of Meade ACF-SC 356/2848 UHTC Starlock LX850 GoTo
This complete ACF telescope combines a 356 mm aperture with a 2845 mm focal length, f/8 optical ratio, UHTC coatings, LX850 equatorial mount, StarLock guiding, primary mirror lock, dual-speed focuser, AutoStar II controller, finder, eyepiece, diagonal, tripod, and counterweights.
- 356 mm Advanced Coma-Free catadioptric system
- 2845 mm focal length with listed f/8 optical ratio
- LX850 computerized German equatorial mount
- Integrated StarLock autoguiding system
- UHTC high-transmission optical coatings
- Primary mirror manual locking bolt
- Zero-shift microfocuser
- 8×50 finder, 26 mm eyepiece, tripod, and diagonal
Integrated Autoguided Deep-Sky Imaging
The supplied application focuses on automated imaging of galaxies, nebulae, clusters, planetary surfaces, and lunar features with StarLock guiding assisting the LX850 mount, while the 2845 mm focal length and 356 mm aperture support the listed high-resolution format after suitable camera connection, alignment, power setup, thermal preparation, and careful handling of the complete system.
Why Choose Meade ACF-SC 356/2848 UHTC Starlock LX850 GoTo
The LX850 14-inch configuration is relevant for advanced imaging installations that need a large ACF aperture, UHTC coatings, integrated guiding, primary mirror locking, dual-speed focusing, AutoStar II control, heavy-duty equatorial support, and supplied visual accessories for structured planetary and deep-sky imaging sessions.
- 356 mm aperture for the listed observatory-scale application
- Integrated StarLock guiding with LX850 GoTo control
- Finder, eyepiece, diagonal, tripod, counterweights, controller, mirror lock, and focuser included
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, StarLock coverage, mount electronics coverage, primary mirror lock coverage, registration requirements, power conditions, and authorized service process should be confirmed through the current Meade seller or distributor before purchase.
Meade ACF-SC 356/2848 UHTC Starlock LX850 GoTo Specs
| Brand | Meade Instruments |
| Full Model Code | Meade LX850-ACF 14-inch f/8 Advanced Coma-Free Telescope System with StarLock (1408-85-01) |
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
| Optical Design | Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) Catadioptric Catseye Structure (Hyperbolic Secondary / Aspheric Corrector) |
| Aperture | 356 mm (14.02 inches) |
| Focal Length | 2845 mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/8 |
| 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 | 114 mm |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 32.0% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 10.25% |
| 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 Machined Metal Cast Cell Rings |
| Focuser Style & Mechanism | Internal Primary Mirror Focusing Mechanism with Zero-Shift Precision Slide Baffle Track and Included SC Threaded Rear Focuser |
| 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 | 25.40 kg (56.00 lbs) - OTA Only / 83.90 kg (184.97 lbs) - Total System |
| Mount Attachment Type | Heavy-Duty LX850 German Equatorial Mount via Integrated D-Plate Cradle Platform |
| Finder Scope Specification | 8x50 Achromatic Optical Finder Scope with Crosshair Layout and Dual-Screw Alignment Bracket |
| Included Accessories | 14-inch f/8 ACF OTA, LX850 German Equatorial Mount, StarLock Auto-Guiding Assembly, AutoStar II Hand Controller, Heavy-Duty Adjustable Steel Tripod, 2-inch Series 5000 Dielectric Diagonal, Series 5000 2-inch HD-60 25mm Eyepiece (114x), Counterweight System |
| Standard Warranty | 1-Year Limited Warranty |
| Application | Research-grade equatorial tracking and long-exposure astrophotography capture, utilizing high-capacity internal worm gears and real-time StarLock body tracking adjustments to eliminate tracking sub-arc errors. |
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