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Meade LX80 GEM & Alt-Az Mount

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Model: meade-lx80-37-0080-00
Brand: Meade

The new Meade LX80 Multi-mount operates in three modes: German equatorial, single OTA alt-az and dual OTA alt-az. Setting up in any mode is quick and easy.

The LX80 is built around a solid aluminum structure, with two large, tapered roller bearings that handle radial and thrust loads on each axis to carry larger loads up to a total payload of 40 pounds In EQ and altaz modes and up to 75 pounds in dual OTA mode. Its precision worm gear drives on both axes deliver smooth, accurate motion and Meade's proprietary SmartDrive™ provides periodic error correction that dramatically reduces errors providing performance only available on much more expensive mounts. Both the primary and secondary OTA dovetail plates are industry-standard for maximum compatibility with all of your OTAs. The LX80s computerized GoTo mount is controlled with the amazing AudioStar handbox with Meade's exclusive Astronomer Inside audio descriptions of the objects you are viewing.

Features

Heavy-duty mount
Rock-solid, stable platform with precision worm gear drives on both axes for both visual and astrophotographic requirements.

Vixen-style dovetail OTA mounting.
The die-cast aluminum, industry-standard dovetail provides compatibility with most OTAs.

Sectional counterweight shaft
Allows for selecting the ideal shaft length for counterbalancing or dual-tube configurations.

Multi-mount adjustment
Quickly change between alt-az mode and German Equatorial mode.

Control panel
Includes power connector, handbox port and two auxiliary ports for connecting optional equipment.

Audiostar™ computer-control handbox
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.

Fine-tune tripod adjusters
Quickly and easily level your tripod for optimum pointing accuracy.

Stainless-steel tripod legs
Two inch diameter legs provide a stable foundation.

Specifications

Product Number	37-0080-00
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 (approx.)	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°/sec., 3°/sec., 6.5°/sec.
Tracking Rates	Sidereal, lunar or custom selected from 2,000 incremental rates
Latitude Range (in EQ mode)	25° to 90°
Control Panel	12v DC, Power, HBX port, 2 Aux ports (RS232)
Total Instrument Capacity	Multi-OTA = 70 lbs Alt-Az or German Equatorial = 40 lbs
Batteries (User-Supplied)	8 x AA
Tripod	Adjustable-height tripod with 2 inch stainless steel legs. Includes fine adjustment leg levelers on each leg. Range of fine adjustment for each leg+ 0.2 inch. Tripod height adjusts from 30.5 to 47 inches.
Optional AC Power	12v DC, 5 amp power supply
Smart Drive	Yes
AutoStar Suite Planetarium Software	Yes
Counterweights	One 11 lb. steel weight included
Astronomer Inside	Yes
Other Features	Alt-Az or German EQ configuration, dual OTA configuration, optional plug-in autoguider port

Materials
Mount Body	Diecast aluminum with ABS panels

Weights and Dimensions
Mount Weight	35 lbs.
Mount Dimensions (LWH)	12 inches x 8 inches x 14 inches
Tripod Weight	31.5 lbs.
Tripod Dimensions	30.5 inches to 47 inches (variable)

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