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Meade LX70 R8 8in Reflector Telescope w/German Equatorial Mount has been discontinued by Meade and is no longer available. Our product experts have helped us select these available replacements below.You can also explore other items in the Astronomy Products, Telescopes yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you!

Product Info for Meade LX70 R8 8in Reflector Telescope w/German Equatorial Mount

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Specifications for Meade 8in Reflector Telescope - LX70:

Clear Aperture: 200mm (8")
Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector (Parabolic)
Focal Length: 1000mm
Focal Ratio: f/5
Resolving Power (Dawes' Limit): 0.570 arc-seconds
Viewfinder: 8x50 with cross-hair reticle
Eyepiece(s): 1.25" Plossl Eyepiece, 1.25" Plossl Eyepiece
Focuser Mechanism: 2" Rack and Pinion with 1.25" adapter
Diagonal: N/A
Dovetail: Vixen-style with cradle rings
Typical Guiding Performance with StarLock: < 1 arc-second
Slow Motion Controls: Yes, both axes
Assembled Product Dimensions: 45" x 45" x 78"
Assembled Product Weight: 56.5 lbs (25.7 KGS)

Features of Meade LX70 Telescope w/ German EQ Mount:

  • 200mm (8") f/5 Newtonian Reflector - 1000mm focal length
  • Fast F/5 parabolic primary mirror
  • Two 1.25" Plossl eyepieces (9mm & 26mm)
  • Rack and pinion focuser
  • 8x50 Viewfinder

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  • Meade LX70 8in Reflector Telescope with German EQ Mount

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