LXD75 Series
The Meade LXD75 Series of telescopes offer a range of optical configurations on a computer-controlled heavy duty mount.

All models (except the 6" Newtonian) feature the Meade Autostar controller for fully-automated pointing and tracking. Once the telescope is aligned just choose an object from the thousands contained in its database, press the GOTO button, and watch it slew to the object then track it. Beginners find this invaluable and even experts find it encourages them to expand their horizons

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Premium Meade LXD75 Optics

Diffraction-Limited Optics
Meade's Schmidt-Newtonian and Schmidt-Cassegrain optics yield pinpoint stellar images over an extremely wide field-of-view with only half the coma of standard Newtonians of the same focal ratio.

Optical Tube Construction
Schmidt-Newtonian and Schmidt-Cassegrain optics are mounted in precision-machined aluminum cells, which are then mounted in sturdy steel tubes that are baked with high-grade textured enamel paint. The optical tube assembly is closed, reducing air currents inside the tube. This prevents distortion of an otherwise sharp image. Plus, a closed tube significantly helps keep the optics clean.

Corrector Lens
Fully corrects for spherical aberration and provides pinpoint star images. Water-white glass is used in all Schmidt-Newtonian and Schmidt-Cassegrain corrector lenses to maximize light transmission. The use of water-white glass increases light transmission by more than 10%, as compared to competitive telescopes using soda-lime glass.

Individually Figured Optics
Schmidt-Newtonian and Schmidt-Cassegrain corrector lenses and mirrors are individually figured to create a superior optical system that is renowned for its exquisite smoothness and performance.

Pyrex Primary Mirror
Premium-grade Pyrex mirrors are used in all Schmidt-Newtonian and Schmidt-Cassegrain optical systems, providing exceptional thermal stability versus competing models using standard plate glass.

System Highlights

  • Sturdy Mount with Heavy-Duty Castings: Designed by Meade's engineers and manufactured for high-performance observing and astrophotography.
  • Shaft & Bearing System: The sturdy German Equatorial Mount is accurate and precise. The RA and Dec axes move effortlessly on four high-precision stainless steel ball bearings.
  • High-Precision Worm Gears: Located on both axes for smooth tracking and slewing.
  • High-Precision Pointing (HPP): For even more-precise pointing, use the HPP function. HPP puts objects in the center of the field-of-view, which allows you to confirm deep-sky objects at the faintest limits of the telescope's capability.
  • Periodic Error Correction: Corrects periodic errors on the RA axis over the course of one or more training periods, thereby minimizing guiding corrections during long-exposure photography.
  • 9-Speed Drive Controls: From a rapid slew rate of 4.5°/sec. to 1x sidereal – it's all controlled from the Autostar controller.
  • 3-Star Alignment: Ensures precise alignment while eliminating the need for a complicated optical/mechanical alignment process.
  • Heavy-Duty Tripod: Variable-height field tripod with spreader bar brace provides the stability and vibration damping required for visual observation and astrophotography.
  • Illuminated Polar Alignment Viewfinder: For quick, precise polar alignment.
  • Power Supply: Powered by 8 D-size batteries. Can also be powered by optional car cigarette lighter or AC wall adapter.

Enhancements

New Optical Tube Assemblies
The LXD75 Schmidt-Newtonians are supplied with an upgraded 8x50 viewfinder, and the standard precision all-metal 1.25"/2" O.D. rack & pinion focuser.

Stable Meade LXD75 German Equatorial Mount
Designed for high-performance observing and astrophotography, the LXD75 Series sets a new Meade standard in their price class for sturdiness, precision operation and smoothness of movement. With the LXD75, Meade engineers have created a virtually backlash-free equatorial mount incorporating heavy-duty castings and four high-precision stainless steel ball bearings in both RA and Dec axes.

New Design LXD75 Drive System
The reliable LXD75 drive system has enhanced precision alignment of the motor gear assembly for greatly reduced backlash and tracking smoothness.

New Design Heavy-Duty Tripod
The new, heavy-duty, all-metal field tripod utilizes a locking spreader bar (with three 1.25" eyepiece holders) to lock each leg in place, virtually eliminating flexure. Each leg has two anodized aluminum leg extension locks with an internal brake to eliminate slipping of the internal extending leg. These locks are inward facing so that no accidental bumping of the leg locks can occur.

MEADE LXD75 8" f4 SCHMIDT NEWTONIAN UHTC

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Type: Schmidt - Newtonian
Mount: LXD 75 Equatorial
Objective Diameter: 203mm
Focal Length: 812mm
Focal Ratio: f4
Eyepiece(s) Supplied: Series 4000 26mm
Maximum Magnification: 500x
Finder: 8 x 50
Autostar
Heavy Duty Tripod

MEADE LXD75 10" f4 SCHMIDT NEWTONIAN UHTC

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Type: Schmidt - Newtonian
Mount: LXD 75 Equatorial
Objective Diameter: 254mm
Focal Length: 1016mm
Focal Ratio: f4
Eyepiece(s) Supplied: Series 4000 26mm
Maximum Magnification: 600x
Finder: 8 x 50
Autostar
Heavy Duty Tripod

MEADE LXD75 ACF 8 w/UHTC

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Type: Advanced Coma Free

Mount: LXD 75 Equatorial
Objective Diameter: 203mm
Focal Length: 2000mm
Focal Ratio: f10
Eyepiece(s) Supplied: Series 4000 26mm
Maximum Magnification: 600x
Finder: 8 x 50
Autostar
Heavy Duty Tripod

MEADE LXD75 5"f9 Achromatic Refractor
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Type: Schmidt - Newtonian
Mount: LXD 75 Equatorial
Objective Diameter: 127mm
Focal Length: 1143mm
Focal Ratio: f9
Eyepiece(s) Supplied: Series 4000 26mm
Maximum Magnification: 350x
Finder: 8 x 50.
Autostar
Heavy Duty Tripod

MEADE LXD75 6" f8 Achromatic Refractor
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Type: Schmidt - Newtonian
Mount: LXD 75 Equatorial
Objective Diameter: 152mm
Focal Length: 1219mm
Focal Ratio: f8
Eyepiece(s) Supplied: Series 4000 26mm
Maximum Magnification: 400x
Finder: TBC
Autostar
Heavy Duty Tripod