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Meade 12" LX90 ACF Ultimate Telescope Bundle

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SKU: MEA-1210-90-03-BUN2
$4,749.99
 

Meade 12" LX90 ACF Telescope Ultimate Bundle

with Apertura Wide Angle Eyepiece Kit, DC Power Cord, & Apertura Portable Power Supply

  • The large aperture 12" LX90-ACF telescope produces a flat, coma-free field of view for round, pleasing stars, even at the edges of your eyepiece or sensor. Because of the folded optical design, the Meade 12" ACF is still semi-portable with its included extra heavy duty tripod. GoTo electronics will take you to your choice of 30,000 celestial objects, and cutting-edge technology incorporated into the electronics of the Meade LX90 help you align, point, and track with precision and ease.
  • The Meade 12" LX90-ACF Telescope comes standard with a heavy-duty tripod, AudioStar controller with Astronomer Inside, an 8x50 finderscope, 1.25" diagonal prism, and a 26mm Super Plossl eyepiece.
  • This special bundle package also includes the Apertura Wide Angle Eyepiece Kit. In the kit are four eyepiece, a 2" to 1.25" adapter, 2" SCT diagonal, and an aluminum case.
  • You’ll also receive an Celestron Portable Power Supply; a portable battery that you can take anywhere, and use to power this telescope as well as other accessories. Included in the bundle is a Meade DC Power Cord to enable use of the Apertura power supply. You can read more about all the components of the 12" LX90-ACF Telescope Bundle below:

About the Meade 12" LX90 Telescope

The Meade 12" LX90-ACF telescope is blessed with Advanced ACF optics for coma-free images, Ultra High Transmission Coatings (UHTC), and a Borosilicate Glass Corrector Plate for maximum image brightness and contrast. A telescope with a 12" aperture collects over twice as much light as an 8" telescope, effectively doubling the image brightness on faint deep sky targets. Electronics include the advanced Meade AudioStar computer system with over 30,000 object library, multiple guided tours, High Precision Pointing capability, and Meade SmartDrive with Permanent Periodic Error Correction. Precise and quick star alignment is done in nearly effortlessly fashion with an incorporated 16 channel genuine Sony GPS receiver. The Autostar is flash-updatable via free downloads at Meade.com (optional cable required).

The Meade 12" LX90-ACF telescope features a solid and stable LX90 aluminum double fork mount, with fast slew speed adjustable from 1 to 7 degrees per second. Fine slewing and photographic guiding speeds can be adjusted from .01x to 1x sidereal in one one-hundredth increments. The mount and all electronics are internally powered by 8 (user supplied) C-cell batteries which will typically operate the telescope for a generous 60 hours. Alternatively, you can use an optional AC Adapter or power the LX90 via a DC battery pack with a DC adapter. The mount also has mechanical locks in both axis allowing adjustment even without power.

AudioStar with Astronomer Inside is the latest addition to many of Meade's world-class telescopes, including this one. In short, AudioStar is like having your very own personal astro guide by your side. Astronomer Inside can uniquely select the best objects from your sky based on your location and the time of night you are observing. AudioStar then plays descriptions of each object so you can learn about what you are seeing. Astronomer Inside has audio content for planets, stars, constellations, star clusters, nebula, galaxies and much more. Learn more about the Meade Instruments LX90 Series in the comprehensive video below!


 
 



About the Apertura Wide Angle Kit

Apertura's Super Wide Angle eyepieces are now available in a kit! Buying this kit from High Point Scientific provides observers with four eyepieces and one SCT diagonal. This Apertura kit includes:

  • 2" SCT Twist Lock Carbon Dielectric Mirror Diagonal with a 2" to 1.25" Adapter
  • 10 mm Super Wide Angle 1.25" Eyepiece
  • 15 mm Super Wide Angle 1.25" Eyepiece
  • 20 mm Super Wide Angle 1.25" Eyepiece
  • 32 mm Super Wide Angle 2" Eyepiece
  • Storage Case

2" SCT Diagonal: The body of the 2" diagonal, which is carbon fiber plated, comes complete with a 2" to 1.25" adapter which has a non-marring brass compression ring to hold your 1.25" eyepieces firmly in place. The adapter is threaded for 2" filters. The nose piece of the diagonal has an SCT thread so you can easily attach the diagonal to your SCT scope. Apertura has designed this diagonal with a twist lock mechanism and set screws, that can be utilized when the adapter is not in place, to firmly hold your 2" eyepiece. The dielectric coatings on the 1/12th wave BK7 mirror have 99% reflectivity across the visible spectrum.

Apertura Wide Angle Eyepieces: Amateur astronomers know how important eyepieces are for their telescope set up. The telescope is the lock and the eyepiece is the key which unlocks the wonders of the night sky. The Super Wide Angle eyepieces from Apertura are high performing and aesthetically pleasing eyepieces that you will be happy to take on your night sky adventures.

The eyepieces are fitted with twist up eyecups, blackened edges, and anti-reflection threads that will boost contrast. The metal eyepiece barrels are threaded to accept filters (not included).

Apertura 10 mm Eyepiece Specifications

  • Focal Length: 10 mm
  • Barrel Size: 1.25"
  • Eye Relief: 10 mm
  • Apparent Field of View: 70°
  • Lens Elements: 5
  • Lens Coatings: Fully Multi-Coated with Blackened Edges
  • Height: 2.02"
  • Width: 1.38"
  • Weight: 2.9 oz

Apertura 15 mm Eyepiece Specifications

  • Focal Length: 15 mm
  • Barrel Size: 1.25"
  • Eye Relief: 13 mm
  • Apparent Field of View: 70°
  • Lens Elements: 5
  • Lens Coatings: Fully Multi-Coated with Blackened Edges
  • Height: 2.36"
  • Width: 1.39"
  • Weight: 3.6 oz

Apertura 20 mm Eyepiece Specifications

  • Focal Length: 20 mm
  • Barrel Size: 1.25"
  • Eye Relief: 16 mm
  • Apparent Field of View: 70°
  • Lens Elements: 5
  • Lens Coatings: Fully Multi-Coated with Blackened Edges
  • Height: 2.73"
  • Width: 1.39"
  • Weight: 4.2 oz

Apertura 32 mm Eyepiece Specifications

  • Focal Length: 32mm
  • Barrel Size: 2"
  • Eye Relief: 24 mm
  • Apparent Field of View: 70°
  • Lens Elements: 5
  • Lens Coatings: Fully Multi-Coated with Blackened Edges
  • Weight: 14.4 oz

Apertura Aluminum Carrying Case: This Apertura Wide Angle Eyepiece Kit comes with a heavy-duty, aluminum case. This case is perfect for storage and transport, so you can rest assured that your eyepieces and diagonal are safe on the way to star parties or when not in use. The case comes with two sturdy latches and a strong handle for easy carrying. The interior of the case comes with custom-cut foam to hold all four eyepieces and the diagonal with 2" to 1.25" adapter. This foam is an excellent way to protect your accessories when you're on the move.

About the Celestron Portable Telescope Power Supply

Now you can take your telescope anywhere with the portable, rechargeable Celestron Power Tank power supply. Whether you have a computerized telescope or operate your telescope using motors, Celestron specially designed this product with the amateur astronomer in mind -- this model is packed with useful features. Not only useful for setting up and powering your scope, this telescope power supply can also be useful as an emergency roadside accessory as it includes an emergency light, and booster terminals in place to start weak car batteries. An included DC adapter is located in the rear back panel of the PowerTank.

About the Meade DC Power Cord

This cord is 25 ft in length, and includes a standard automobile cigarette lighter plug on one end, and the required DC power plug for your telescope on the other.