Meade LX85 8" Reflector Telescope OTA
Availability: Item has been discontinued by the manufacturer
Contiguous US Customers:
All items we sell ship for free within the Contiguous US. Shipping will be via the cheapest shipping method which will vary depending on the items in your order. During checkout, you may also be shown other optional faster shipping choices.
US Customers in Hawaii and Alaska:
Free shipping applies to almost all products. A few large telescopes and mounts are excluded from this free shipping offer. For these items, please contact us to obtain a shipping quote before you check out using the online shopping cart.
International Customers:
Free shipping does not apply to international orders. During check-out, you will be presented with several shipping choices and costs. However, the export of some items may be restricted outside the US due to size or manufacturer restrictions.
- 200mm (8") Reflector
- 1000mm Focal Length
- f/5 Focal Ratio
- 9.7mm & 26mm Plössl (1.25") Eyepieces INCLUDED
- 8x50 Optical Viewfinder with Crosshair I
The LX85 Series 8" Reflector has a Newtonian Reflector with parabolic primary optical design and features a 8" (200mm) aperture, 1000mm focal length, and f/5 focal ratio. This fast f/5 optical system provides spectacular wide-field images for the discriminating deep-sky observer and astrophotographer. Equipped with a 2" rack & pinion focuser and aluminum with SiO2 optical coatings. Includes (2) 1.25" Plossl eyepieces (9.7mm & 26mm) and a viewfinder (8x50 optical with crosshair) along with a vixen-style dovetail. With included accessories, the OTA weighs 18.4 lbs (8.4kg) and has dimensions of 9.4" x 39.8" (24 cm x 93.5 cm).
Note that no mount is included with this OTA.
Specifications
- Series: LX85 Telescopes
- UPC: 709942999211
- Warranty: 1 Year
- Experience Level: Beginner, Intermediate
- Clear Aperture: 8" (200mm)
- Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector
- Focal Length: 1000mm
- Focal Ratio: f/5
- Viewfinder: 8x50 Optical with Crosshair
- Eyepiece(s): 9.7mm & 26mm Super Plössl, 1.25"
- Focuser Mechanism: 2" Rack and Pinion
- Assembled Product Dimensions: 9.4" x 39.8" (24 cm x 93.5 cm)
- Assembled Product Weight: 18.4 lbs (8.4 kgs)
Manufacturer part number: 217022
Product carries a two year manufacturer warranty (US/Canada only).
| Product Banner Type | discontinued |
|---|---|
| Free Shipping Graphic | Free Contiguous US Shipping |
| Hide Found a better Shipped Price on Frontend? | No |
- 200mm (8") Reflector
- 1000mm Focal Length
- f/5 Focal Ratio
- 9.7mm & 26mm Plössl (1.25") Eyepieces INCLUDED
- 8x50 Optical Viewfinder with Crosshair I
The LX85 Series 8" Reflector has a Newtonian Reflector with parabolic primary optical design and features a 8" (200mm) aperture, 1000mm focal length, and f/5 focal ratio. This fast f/5 optical system provides spectacular wide-field images for the discriminating deep-sky observer and astrophotographer. Equipped with a 2" rack & pinion focuser and aluminum with SiO2 optical coatings. Includes (2) 1.25" Plossl eyepieces (9.7mm & 26mm) and a viewfinder (8x50 optical with crosshair) along with a vixen-style dovetail. With included accessories, the OTA weighs 18.4 lbs (8.4kg) and has dimensions of 9.4" x 39.8" (24 cm x 93.5 cm).
Note that no mount is included with this OTA.
Specifications
- Series: LX85 Telescopes
- UPC: 709942999211
- Warranty: 1 Year
- Experience Level: Beginner, Intermediate
- Clear Aperture: 8" (200mm)
- Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector
- Focal Length: 1000mm
- Focal Ratio: f/5
- Viewfinder: 8x50 Optical with Crosshair
- Eyepiece(s): 9.7mm & 26mm Super Plössl, 1.25"
- Focuser Mechanism: 2" Rack and Pinion
- Assembled Product Dimensions: 9.4" x 39.8" (24 cm x 93.5 cm)
- Assembled Product Weight: 18.4 lbs (8.4 kgs)
Manufacturer part number: 217022
Product carries a two year manufacturer warranty (US/Canada only).
| Product Banner Type | discontinued |
|---|---|
| Free Shipping Graphic | Free Contiguous US Shipping |
| Hide Found a better Shipped Price on Frontend? | No |