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Meade MAX 20in ACF Telescope - Half-Meter Observatory Class Research Scope 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 MAX 20in ACF Telescope - Half-Meter Observatory Class Research Scope
Meade MAX 20in ACF Telescope - Half-Meter Observatory Class Research Scope belongs to our greater variety of Meade Astronomy Products. Be sure to browse the entire variety of Telescopes from Meade which we offer at everyday affordable prices. Browse our full product choice for the tools and products you need to tackle the task at hand.
Specifications for Meade MAX 20" ACF Telescope with StarLock:
| Clear Aperture: | 20" (508mm) |
| Optical Design: | Advanced Coma Free (ACF) |
| Optical Coatings: | Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) |
| Resolving Power (Dawes Limit): | .228 arc seconds |
| Focal Length, Focal Ratio: | 4064mm, f/8 |
| Mount type: | MAX Robotic Equatorial Mount |
| Gear pitch diameter: | 13.625" |
| Periodic error correction: | Five (5) arc seconds, both axes |
| Latitude: | 0-90° |
| Number of Gear teeth: | 652 (RA & DEC) |
| Control Panel: | 2 multi-function, multi-port panels |
| Focusing: | 4-speed front focusing mechanism |
| GPS: | 16-channel GPS receiver. With North sensor. |
| Pointing Precision: | High Precision Mode 5-arc min. |
| Autostar II Hand Controller: | Included (147,541 object database) |
| Alignment: | Equatorial |
| North electronic sensor: | Included |
| Temperature Control: | Thermal stabilization fan |
| Slew Speeds: | RA and Dec |
| Tracking Rates: | Sidereal, lunar, or custom-selected from 2000 incremental rates |
| Primary, Secondary Mirror: | Difraction limited, low-expansion borosilicate |
| Correcting Plate/Lens: | High-spectral transmission Borofloat from world-renowned Schott AG Germany |
| Power: | 12VDC, 5amp power supply required |
| Counterweights: | Requires 2 - 35lb. Counterweights (included) |
Specifications for Meade MAX Robotic German Equatorial Mount:
| Control Panel: | 2 multi-function, multi-port panels |
| Focus 4-speed front focusing mechanism: | included |
| GPS, North sensors included: | 16-channel GPS receiver (on Mount) |
| Pointing Precision: | High Precision Mode 1-arc min. |
| Autostar® II Hand Controller: | included (147,541 object database) |
| Alignment: | Equatorial |
| North electronic sensors: | Included |
| Temperature Control: | Thermal stabilization fan |
| Power: | 12VDC, 5amp power supply required |
| Slew Speeds: | |
| Tracking Rates: | sidereal, lunar, or custom-selected from 2000 incremental rates All models |
| Primary, Secondary Mirrors: | Pyrex glass, fine-annealed |
| Correcting Plate/Lens: | Borofloat |
| Counterweights: | Requires 5 - 35lb. Counterweights (included) |
| Accessories: | |
| Total Net Weight: | 190 pounds (OTA only) |
Features of Meade MAX 20 Advanced Coma-Free Telescope:
- Advanced Coma Free (ACF) Optical System
- 250 pound mount capacity
- Interchangeable Quick Release Dovetail Plates - change optical instruments in about two minutes
- Expanded AutoStar Suite with Network and Web Control - AutoStar upgrades available free at www.meade.com.
- Latitude 0-90 Degrees - mount can be used anywhere on Earth, from Pole to Pole.
- Internal Cabling
- Low periodic error
- StarLock dual imager integrated fulltime autoguider
- Ultra Precision Pointing and Assisted Drift Alignment,
- Meade's Ultra High Transmission Coatings (UHTC)
- Electronic Front Focusing System
- Laser-Aligned, Fixed Oversized Low-Expansion Borosilicate Primary Mirror
- Schott Borofloat Glass Corrector Plate
- Diffraction Limited Optics
- Electronic Collimation
- Computer-Optimized Baffling
- Cooling Fan
- Multi-port control panels
- Carbon Fiber/KEVLAR® Optical Tube
- Built-In Anti-Dew Heater
- GPS Receiver
- Patented Level North (LNT) Alignment Technology
- Smart Mount
- Smart Drive with PPEC (Permanent Periodic Error Correction)
- AutoAlign
Package Contents:
- Meade MAX 20" Advanced Coma-Free telescopes
- MAX2 Robotic German Equatorial Mount with RA & DEC drives
- Autostar II handbox with 144,000 object library
- 24mm Series 5000 UWA Eyepiece
- 2" Diagonal Mirror w/ UHTC
- USB Cable
- Autostar Suite Software
