The
Meade LX90 is the first full-capability, computer-controlled
8" Schmidt-Cassegrain ever offered in its price
range. The LX90 Schmidt-Cassegrain is not only a high-resolution
visual observing instrument but also is fully qualified
for the more advanced areas of astronomy, including
long-exposure CCD-imaging and astrophotography.
Special
features of the LX90 include:
•
A
die-cast-aluminum double-tine fork
mount that rigidly supports the
optical tube in all sky orientations
•
Worm
gears of 4.9"-diameter on both
telescope axes that permit smooth
sidereal-rate tracking of celestial
objects as well as precise guiding
corrections during long-exposure
imaging
•
A
chromed-steel variable-height tripod
that provides all the rigidity required
in sensitive field applications
- in fact, the same tripod as provided
with the Meade 8" LX200GPS.
Automatic Alignment + SmartFinder™
Meade's new LX90 automatically levels
your telescope, determines North
and sets the time. You just enter
your location or zip code. After
your LX90 completes its patented
Level North automatic alignment
procedure it will point to the first
alignment star. Use the new wide-field
SmartFinder to center the red dot
over the alignment stars for ultra-precise
pointing accuracy. It’s that
easy.
NEW
•
Electronic Level Sensor
• Electronic Magnetic
North Sensor
• High Precision
Internal Clock
• Red Dot Viewfinder
(SmartFinder™)
Optional
Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC):
Meade UHTC coatings increase total telescope
light transmission, averaged over the visible
spectrum, by about 15% for greatly enhanced
photo-visual image brightness. If desired, the
UHTC must be specified at the time of telescope
purchase.
Cordless
Operation: The LX90 is powered at 12 volts
DC from (user-supplied) C-cell batteries loaded
through the upper surface of the telescope's
drive base. The telescope may also be powered
from an automobile cigarette lighter plug or
from standard 115vAC home outlets, using optionally
available power cords.
Equatorial Wedge: The optional 8"
equatorial wedge is required for long-exposure
astrophotography and permits precise polar alignment
of the LX90 in the equatorial mode. For short
exposure images (less than about 5-minutes)
the wedge is not required.
#909 Accessory Port Module (APM): The
optional #909 APM attaches to the rear-cell
of the LX90 and connects by cable to the AUX
port on the telescope's control panel. The APM
includes auxiliary
connectors for plug-in of such accessories as
corded models of illuminated reticle eyepieces,
the #1206 Electric Focuser, or a CCD autoguider.
Autostar
Computer Controller: The LX90's standard-equipment
Autostar controller connects to the telescope's
control panel and permits an incredible
array of telescope options:
Automatic
GO TO capability at 6.5°/sec on
both axes, simultaneously, to 30,223
database objects.
Automatic
GO TO capability to any object of
known RA and Declination.
Nine
selectable slew speeds: 6.5°/sec,
3°/sec, and 1.5°/sec, plus
128x, 64x, 16x, 8x, 2x, and 1x sidereal.
Autostar
Computer Controller: The LX90's standard-equipment
Autostar controller connects to the telescope's
control panel and permits an incredible
array of telescope options: