MEADE Telescope Diameter 203.2mm

The MEADE telescope is completely new, purchased, but never used.

Diameter 203.2 mm

F=2032mm f/10

Ultra high transmission coatings catadiotric.

Advanced coma free.

The high-quality mobile telescope MEADE with an optical design unique for amateur instruments - a modified Schmidt-Cassegrain with a corrected coma, is ideal for organizing a compact home observatory. Thanks to the high degree of automation, even a novice in astronomy can set up and conduct fascinating observations with it. For an experienced amateur, automation will also be of great help: the ability to quickly and conveniently set up allows you to quickly begin observations and quickly find the desired object in the starry sky. An experienced user will undoubtedly be pleased with the ability to install the telescope of this model in an equatorial position and the ability to connect a large number of useful accessories. MEADE has the best ratio of price, level of automation, high-precision mechanics and observation capabilities.

The unique optical design ASFTM (Advanced Coma-Free), which MEADE engineers, the only ones in the world, were able to use in an amateur telescope, can surprise even an experienced astronomer with the image quality. This scheme eliminates a very unpleasant type of optical distortion characteristic of conventional optical systems - the so-called coma. Therefore, this telescope, made using ACF technology, has the same sharp, clear, distortion-free image as in professional telescopes that cost tens of times more.

The good luminous diameter and high aperture ratio of the Meade telescope, combined with an ultra-anti-reflective patented coating of mirrors (UNTC), are ideally suited for observing galaxies and nebulae, and its focal length can be considered optimal for detailed observation of the Moon and planets. At the same time, the increased diameter of the main mirror in relation to the light diameter ensures uniformity of the light flux without vignetting. In addition, the optical tube is coated with a new, durable powder coating, which will better protect the instrument from light damage than before.

The Meade two-leg fork mount is a versatile tool that can operate in both azimuth and equatorial modes, combining the advantages of both systems. This makes Meadena telescopes on a two-leg fork mount ideal for serious astrophotography. All you need to do is remove the telescope from the tripod, install the wedge, place the telescope on the wedge - and after setting up, you can start astrophotography.

A novice astronomer will be able to begin observing objects of interest immediately, without prior theoretical preparation, and a professional, thanks to the time saved (due to setting up and pointing the telescope) and the vibration-resistant design, will receive much more high-quality images of star clusters, nebulae and galaxies.

The designers made sure that all parts of the telescope were reliable and worked quickly and accurately. Powerful motors of the telescope drives provide pointing at a record speed for this class of telescope - 6.5 degrees per second. It takes no more than 30 seconds to point at an object, even if it is on the opposite side of the sky. If you wish, you can choose one of 9 rotation speeds: from 1x sidereal (the speed of rotation of the Earth, i.e. compensating for the rotation of the sky) to the maximum - 6.5 degrees/sec. The MEADE AutoStar computer controller with the patented Smart Drive system provides correction for periodic pointing errors that inevitably occur even in professional telescopes.

Periodic tracking error memory minimizes the need for manual corrections, which is especially useful for long-exposure astrophotography. Pointing accuracy of 5 arc minutes, and in precision pointing mode up to 3 arc minutes, is more than sufficient for most types of observation. A stable steel tripod in combination with vibration-damping bearings ensures reliable installation of the entire instrument and allows you to confidently conduct photographic observations.

The 8x50 optical finder makes it quick and easy to find and center observable objects, and the included Autostar Suite astronomical software lets you not only know what objects are available for observation tonight, but also plan future observations, print star charts and control the telescope using personal computer.

This telescope is equipped with everything you need for quick setup and comfortable observation:

- AutoAlign - a function for quickly adjusting the telescope in space to use all the capabilities of the AutoStar 497 control system;

- GPS receiver to obtain accurate satellite data about the installation location and observation time;

- Computerized AutoStar control panel.

AutoStar 497 is a flexible telescope intelligent control system that grows with you. The functions built into the system are sufficient for a user of any level - from an absolute beginner to an experienced amateur. At your discret