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Ushering in a new era of absurd ease of use in a telescope, the Meade ETX-LS 6" ACF Telescope is the world's first "GO-TO" scope which literally aligns itself! Using a combination of a few sensors, a CCD camera, and some computerized intelligence, the ETX-LS's LightSwitch technology is able to detect where it is and where it is pointing. All you do is turn it on and get to the good stuff-the observing and imaging. Combined with astronomer-class "Advanced Coma Free" optics in a 6" aperture, it makes for an attractive offering for any serious amateur observer.
The ETX-LX's optics are their own catadioptric creation, a unique hybrid of other Cassegrains which significantly reduces coma astigmatism. It is bright enough for observing some deep space objects, and sharp enough to provide exceptional pictures.
After the scope aligns itself, use the included AutoStar III controller to guide you around the sky. Simply tell it what you want to see and it goes and gets it for you, or you can use the guided tours (tailored to your locale and the date) and it will show you the best of the evening's offerings. There's a speaker on the body, an audio output for headphones, and a video output which can display reference pictures and graphics on your computer.
The rigid single-fork mount of the ETX-LS has 4.8" worm gears and enough clearance to use your SLR or CCD camera of choice. Combine it with the simple T-adapter for shorter exposures, or use one of Meade's Deep Sky Imagers which can use their software to adjust for an altazimuth mount's field rotation over long exposures.
There's also a built-in CCD camera on the ETX-LS, primarily used to facilitate the self-alignment procedure, but also able to take 12° VGA-resolution (640 x 480 pixels) wide field images.
- Incredibly fast, easy LightSwitch alignment; literally flip a switch and you're done (self-alignment takes app. 6-8 minutes)
- Advanced Coma Free catadioptric optics nearly rival professional astronomical designs costing thousands
- Bright 6" aperture allows viewing and imaging of deep space objects
- Built-in CCD camera aids alignment and makes wide field images (to a user-supplied SD card)
- Rigid single-fork altazimuth mount, with 4.8" all-metal worm gears, provides smooth movement and plenty of clearance for imaging accessories
- Sophisticated AutoStar III hand controller with 100,000 objects of interest
- Works in Northern and Southern hemisphere
- Advanced multimedia output includes audio/video content (built-in speaker, audio output jack, and composite video output to external monitor) and guided tours customized to your location/time/date
- Operates 3-5 hours from 8 "C" batteries, or use an optional AC adapter with wall socket or #607 DC cord from a Celestron Power Tank (or other 12V DC power source)
Product Series
The LT series is a fully featured Go To telescope that sets a new high-performance standard for telescopes starting under $1,000. Its legendary Meade SC optics, along with precision worm gear drives, sturdy die-cast aluminum mount and robust steel tripod make this the ultimate platform for high-resolution visual observation and imaging. Simply put, an LT series is the ideal telescope for any astronomer who demands superior optics, mechanics and computer control in a compact high-performance package.
Legendary Meade Optics
The heart of any telescope is its optics. Meade Instruments offers you the finest optics...period. Our advanced, proprietary processes deliver the highest quality professional grade optics available. For those who want more, we offer our patented Advanced Coma-Free™ (ACF) system, delivering distortion free, sharp-as-a-tack optical resolution from edge to edge. Compare our Advanced Coma-Free system to Ritchey-Chrétien systems selling for thousands of dollars more. ACF's quality will astound you.
AutoStar Computer Controller
After a quick and easy alignment, the AutoStar computer controller guides the telescope to any of the over 30,000 objects in its comprehensive library, automatically. Don't know what to see Simply choose the "Tonight's Best" tour, and AutoStar will show you the evenings finest objects. Planets, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, double and variable stars, asteroids, comets, earth satellites, the International Space Station and more, are all included in the 30,000 plus database. AutoStar is updateable with downloads from our web site.
Precision Construction
A rigid, die-cast aluminum mount solidly supports the optical tube in all sky orientations. Precision 4.875" diameter worm gears in both axes provides smooth Sidereal tracking of objects in the night sky. The stable, fully adjustable steel tripod delivers all the rigidity required in sensitive field applications.
The Meade LT series delivers an astounding level of optical, mechanical and computer performance in a telescope - all for under $1,000. No other telescope delivers this level of performance or value.
Additional Information
| Model | 0610-03-10 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 60.0000 |
| Aperture | 6" |
| Focal Length | 1524mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/10 |
| Mount | Single Fork with GOTO |
| Optical Design | Advanced Coma-Free |
| Special Message | Buy this telescope between January 1 & March 31, 2012 download and send in for a $160 credit at Meade.com! |
