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Meade LX80 Multi-Mount and Tripod with Audiostar
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Meade LX80 Multi-Mount and Tripod with Audiostar

SKU: MDLX80 MFR: 37-0080-00
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What's Included
What's Included With This Item:
  • Meade LX80 Mount and Tripod with Audiostar
  • Power Connector
  • Handbox Port
  • 2 Auxiliary Ports
  • Counterweight
  • Meade 1 Year Limited Warranty
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About this item

The Meade LX80 is the only mount that gives you both plus one more - three computerized GoTo mounts. The new line of LX80s with Multi-mount is the most innovative and versatile mid-range telescope system available anywhere. The die-cast aluminum, industry-standard dovetail provides compatibility with most OTAs. Rock-solid, stable platform with precision worm gear drives on both axes for both visual and astrophotographic requirements.

It allows for selecting the ideal shaft length for counterbalancing or dual-tube configurations. Quickly change between alt-az mode and German Equatorial mode. It includes power connector, handbox port and two auxiliary ports for connecting optional equipment.

The Meade's revolutionary AudioStar computer controller finds and points your telescope to over 30,000 objects in the night sky. With its Astronomer Inside digital audio technology, everyone around the telescope can listen and learn about the 500-plus celestial objects contained in its database, including planets, nebulae, star clusters, the Moon and much more. Quickly and easily level your tripod for optimum pointing accuracy and 2 inch diameter legs provide a stable foundation.

What's Included With This Item

  • Meade LX80 Mount and Tripod with Audiostar
  • Power Connector
  • Handbox Port
  • 2 Auxiliary Ports
  • Counterweight
  • Meade 1 Year Limited Warranty

Key Features

  • The Meade LX80 Multi-Mount is three mounts in one! Alt-Azimuth, Equatorial, or dual optical tube mount options are easily swapped from one to the other
  • 40 pound load capacity for Alt-Az and EQ modes, 70 pound capacity in dual OTA mode
  • Ultra stable 2 inch tripod legs feature levelers at the top of each one for easy fine tuning after set up
  • Includes two auxiliary ports to connect your additional accessories
  • Primary and secondary dovetails are made to common industry standards for maximum compatibility with all of your existing optical tubes
  • SmartDrive provides periodic error correction that drastically improves performance over similarly mounts
  • Precision worms and drives for a smooth ride

Technical Specs

Telescope Mounting Alt-Azimuth or German Equatorial
AutoStar Controller AudioStar
Object Database 30,000 objects
Pointing Precision (High-Precision Mode) Up to 5 arcminutes
Go-To Pointing Precision 10 arcminutes
Periodic Error Correction Polar mode only
Slow Motion Controls Electronic
Slew Speeds RA and Dec:1x, 2x, 8x, 16x, 64x, 128x sidereal and 1.5 Degree /sec., 3 Degree /sec., 6.5 Degree /sec
Tracking Rates Sidereal, lunar or custom selected from 2,000 incremental rates
Latitude Range (in EQ mode) 25 Degree to 90 Degree
Control Panel 12v DC, Power, HBX port, 2 Aux ports (RS232)
Total Instrument Capacity Multi-OTA = 70 lbs/31.75kg
Alt-Az or German Equatorial = 40lbs/18.14kg
Batteries (User-Supplied) 8 x AA
Optional AC Power 12v DC, 5 amp power supply
Smart Drive Yes
AutoStar Suite Planetarium Software Yes
Astronomer Inside Yes
Mount Body Diecast aluminum with ABS panels
Dimensions Mount: 12 x 8 x 14" / 30.4 x 20.3 x 36 cm
Tripod: 30.5 - 47 inches / 77.4 - 119 cm
Weight Mount: 35 lbs / 15.8 kg
Tripod: 31.5 lbs / 14.2 kg
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