Meade

LX 80 AZ/EQ mount with tripod and AudioStar

The versatile Meade LX80 combines an azimuthal mount with a german equatorial mount.

In azimuthal mode it carries either one or two OTAs, e. g. one for wide field viewing and the other for lunar or planetary observing using long focal lengths. The weight of the two OTAs together can be up to 30kg. Used as a german equatorial mount, the LX80 takes loads up to 18kg.

The precisely machined worm gears in both axes facilitate a smooth and precise tracking. The PEC capability (periodic error correction) in equatorial mode makes the LX80 well suitable for visual observing and astrophotography.

AudioStar computer control

The new Meade AudioStar handbox finds and positions more than 30.000 celestial objects. With the digital audio technology of the Astronomer inside a group of stargazers can easily listen and learn about 500 selected objects in the night sky. The database includes additional information about the moon, planets, nebulae, star clusters and much more.

The GoTo function can be used in altazimuthal as well as in equatorial mode.

The height of the rigid steel field tripod can be adjusted from 770mm to 1190mm. The new fine adjustment function on the leg tops gives additional 5mm range to level the tripod easy and comfortable.