Products featured include Meade Programmable Telescope. Meade 20087 Meade DS-2080AT-LNT 80MM 3.1 Inch Goto Computer Autostar Altazimuth Refractor Telescope $249.00 The DS-2080AT-LNT is a fully GoTo telescope. It?s onboard computer knows the night sky. After a short alignment procedure, your telescope will be ready to take you on a tour of the universe. You will see more objects in one night than Galileo saw in a lifetime. See planets like Saturn and Jupiter, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies and more. Meade LX200R 14 Inch Advanced Ritchey-Chretien Telescope OTA with Ultra High Transmission Coatings ( $5,499.00 @@ The most widely used research telescope on earth now comes with the most advanced optical system in space. Meade's all new LX200-ACF brings Advanced Coma-Free optics within reach of aspiring astronomers everywhere. The LX200-ACF includes all the field-proven features of the LX200. @@ The LX200-ACF comes with observatory-class optics. @@ f/10 Advanced Coma-Free Optics; Building upon the classic CF design Meade has created a design with the same coma free pinpoint star images and flatter field that discerning astrophotographers and most professional observatories have come to expect from classic Coma-Free optics. Meades Advanced Coma-Free system also reduces the astigmatism and eliminates diffractions spikes found in classical CFs. The LX200-ACF is the perfect platform for the demanding researcher and imaging enthusiast with telescopes available in apertures of 8 inches, 10 inches, 12 inches, 14 inches, and 16 inches. @@ Primary Mirror Lock locks the mirror in place during long-exposure astrophotography. Oversize Primary Mirror diameters are greater than their listed aperture (e.g., the diameter of the 8 LX200-ACF is actually 8.25 ). @@ This additional 1/4 yields a wide, fully illuminated field-of-view. @@ All LX200-ACF telescopes are made in the USA at Meade's state-of-the-art design and manufacturing facility in Irvine, California. Meade 07584 Meade AC Wall Power Adapter for Meade RCX400 Telescopes $50.99 @@ Power your Telescope from a standard 110 volt AC household outlet. Meade 07262 Meade QX Wide Angle 30MM 2-Inch Telescope Eyepiece $69.00 Meade 07262 Meade QX Wide Angle 30MM 2-Inch Telescope Eyepiece Meade 10050502 Meade 10 Inch Lightbridge F/5 50 Inch Truss-tube Dobsonian Telescope Deluxe Version $599.00 @@ It's not just a big telescope. It's a big telescope that goes anywhere. New LightBridge truss-dobs from Meade take down and set up quickly. So you can take one of these massive windows on the universe out to your favorite dark sky locations with ease. @@ LightBridge dobs give you high quality Meade optics, premium components, and ultra portability - all for about the same price as an ordinary tube dob. With a LightBridge truss-dob prepare to cross the universe. Meade NG-70 70mm/2.8 inch Altazimuth-Mount Achromatic Refractor Telescope $67.95 Some of the world's top astronomers got started with a telescope just like this one - and so will you. A quality refracting telescope for land or sky viewing. It's perfect for observing the moon, planets and land objects like mountains, trees and wildlife. Meade LXD75 SN8-AT UHTC 8 inch Autostar Schmidt-Newtonian Reflector Telescope * $1,199.00 @@ Meade's Schmidt-Newtonian 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. @@ Schmidt-Newtonian optics are mounted in precision-machined aluminum cells, which are then mounted in sturdy steel tubes which 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. @@ The Corrector Lens fully corrects for spherical aberration and provides pinpoint star images. Water white glass is used in all Schmidt-Newtonian corrector lenses to maximize light transmission. The use of water white glass results in an increase of light transmission in excess of 10%, as compared to competitive telescopes using soda lime glass. @@ Schmidt-Newtonian corrector lenses and mirrors are individually figured to create a superior optical system which is renowned for its exquisite smoothness and performance. Premium-grade Pyrex mirrors are used in all Schmidt-Newtonian optical systems, providing exceptional thermal stability versus competing models using standard plate glass. Meade Instruments 0804-04-20 ETX-80BB Backpack Observatory Refractor Telescope $239.95 Meade ETX80AT Achromatic Refractor Telescope Backpack Observatory Meade LX200R 12 Inch Advanced Ritchey-Chretien Telescope with Ultra High Transmission Coatings (UHTC $4,749.00 The most widely used research telescope on earth now comes with the most advanced optical system in space. Meade's all new LX200-ACF brings Advanced Coma-Free optics within reach of aspiring astronomers everywhere. The LX200-ACF includes all the field-proven features of the LX200 including GPS, Primary Mirror Lock, Zero Image-Shift Microfocuser, Oversized Primary Mirror, SmartDrive, Smart Mount, AutoStar II & more. The LX200-ACF comes with observatory-class optics aSeries 5000 26mm 5-Element Plossl eyepiece. f/10 Advanced Coma-Free Optics; Building upon the classic AC design Meade has created a design with the same coma free pinpoint star images and flatter field that discerning astrophotographers and most professional observatories have come to expect from classic Coma-Free optics. Meades Advanced Coma-Free system also reduces the astigmatism and eliminates diffractions spikes found in classical RCs. The LX200-ACF is the perfect platform for the demanding researcher and imaging enthusiast with telescopes available in apertures of 8 inches, 10 inches, 12 inches, 14 inches, and 16 inches. Primary Mirror Lock locks the mirror in place during long-exposure astrophotography. Oversize Primary Mirror diameters are greater than their listed aperture (e.g., the diameter of the 8 LX200-ACF is actually 8.25 ). This additional 1/4 yields a wide, fully illuminated field-of-view. Smart Mount constantly refines pointing accu racy each time an object is centered & updated. Compatible with both equatorial & altazimuth mounts. Smart Drive provides permanent periodic error correction (PPEC) on both axes by learning & averaging error over the course of one or more training periods, thereby minimizing guiding corrections during long-exposure photographs. PPEC is available on both axes & functions in both polar & altazimuth modes. Sony GPS Receiver Sensor automatically inputs precise time, date, & geographical location to help quickly & precisely align the telescope. AutoAlign Telescopes with Meade's new AutoAlign come pre-aligned. They are smart scopes that know the night sky right out of the box. AutoStar II controller features Hot Keys for quick access to a 145, 000 celestial object database. AutoStar II can be updated with the latest software upgrades, guided tours & timely objects like comets free at meade.com. Meade #607 25 foot 12 volt DC Cigarette Lighter Adapter for Telescopes $17.54 For Field Use of LX10, LX90, or LX200GPS Telescopes up to 14 . Same 25 foot cord as is included with AC Adapter #541. The cord plugs into the telescope's control panel and supplies 12v DC directly from a car battery. Meade LT 8 inch ACF (f/10) 203.2mm Advanced Coma-Free Telescope with UHTC Aperture, 2034mm Focal Len $1,599.00 The Meade LT8 ACF telescope is a fully featured, computer controlled telescope with Advanced Coma-Free optics. Meade's legendary optics, along with precision worm gear drives, sturdy diecast aluminum mount and robust steel tripod make this the ultimate platform for high resolution visual observation and imaging. Simply put the Meade LT8 is the ideal telescope for any astronomer who demands superior optics, mechanics and computer control in a compact, high-performance package.The heart of any telescope is in its optics. In this upgraded model, Meade Instruments offers you the 8 patented Advanced Coma Free (ACF) optical system, delivering distortion free, sharp as a tack resolution from edge to edge. Meade invites comparison of their ACF systems to RC systems selling for thousands of dollars more. Meade's ACF quality will astound you. Meade LXD75 SN6-AT UHTC 6 inch Autostar Schmidt-Newtonian Reflector Telescope * $949.00 Meade LXD75 SN6-AT UHTC 6 inch Autostar Schmidt-Newtonian Reflector Telescope * So You Want a Meade LX Telescope! $26.94 So You Want a Meade LX Telescope! A User's Guide to the Meade Lxd55 and Lxd75 Telescopes $26.36 This book provides a comprehensive introductory guide to choosing and using an LXD55 / 75 computer-controlled Goto series of telescopes, and is useful for both beginners and more advanced practical amateur astronomers. It also provides a comprehensive guide to using Autostar(TM), the computerized Goto handset. There is already a large user-base of these telescopes around the world, but there is as yet no single comprehensive guide commercially available for users to fully get to grips with using the LXD series of telescopes. The manufacturer''s manuals are not detailed enough to be of real help to beginners, nor does it provide advanced technical tips and user information to help the experienced astronomer get the best out of these instruments. This guide brings together the information needed to help owners get the best out of their LXD telescopes. Meade 114EQ-AR Telescope $199.00 Follow in the steps of Galileo as you explore the Moon, Saturn and Jupiter in detail with a 114mm Equatorial reflector design.910 mm focal ratio f/8Rack and pinion focuserEquatorial mount with slow motion controls for tracking objectsTwo premium 1.25"" eyepieces: MA 25mm and MA 9mmRed dot viewfinderAluminum tripod with accessory shelfAstronomical software and instructional DVD1 year warrantyPremium optics ensure a detailed, crisp view full of contrast. With enhanced red dot viewfinder and included software finding your favorite constellation will be quick and easy.This item cannot be shipped internationally due to its size and weight. Meade NG-60 Telescope $79.99 The world s top astronomers got started with a telescope just like this one and so will you. A quality refracting telescope for land or sky viewing. Perfect for observing Saturn, Jupiter, the Moon, and land objects. A first look at the rings of Saturn or the craters of the Moon can inspire a lifetime of exploration. Go to any star party anywhere in the world and you ll see more Meade telescopes than any other. Comes with AutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition Software on DVD AutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition software will help you learn the night sky. It displays more than 10, 000 celestial objects including planets, stars, galaxies and nebulas. You can print out star charts and even plan your observing sessions. It operates on any Windows based PC. Also includes Instructional Videos. You ll be up and running in no time. The universe is waiting. FEATURES Slow Motion Controls on Both Axes Find and track objects easily with precision controls Includes Red Dot Projection Viewfinder For easy acquisition of guide stars while starhopping for celestial targets Heavy-Duty Steel Tube Tripod Provides a rock solid platform for viewing This item cannot be shipped internationally due to size and weight. Meade DS-2130ATS-LNT Telescope $399.00 Tour the universe with this ""go-to"" telescope that finds night sky objects faster than ever. Classic Meade telescope features new enhancements in accuracy and trackingRe-engineered mount with increased accuracyNew advanced field tripod for a solid observing platformEnhanced SmartFinder with multi-coated windowOversized declination lock knob with fast-locking gripMeade optics deliver detailed, crisp, high contrast views1.25'' Super Plossl eyepieces provide wider fields of view you see more of the sky at greater magnificationsStunning 52-degree apparent field of viewLarge 130mm aperture captures more light for crisper, brighter imagesIncludes #494 AutoStar Computer Controller, which automatically guides telescope to over 1400 objects""Tonight's Best Tour"" is an automatic guided tour of the best objects to view on any particular nightRed Dot Viewfinder with Level North Technology quickly aligns the scope simply enter your zip code or locationInspire a lifetime of exploration with amazingly crisp views of planets, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies and more. Tour the universe with this ""go-to"" telescope that find night sky objects faster than ever. Meade ETX90-AT Telescope $599.00 Until now, the stargazer's two biggest challenges to enjoying the night sky have been aligning their telescope and finding objects. Meade's ETX Telescope eliminates these two challenges and makes astronomy as easy as pushing a button right out of the box. Setting up your scope is a snap with the Easy Alignment system just enter your zip code and set your scope level and pointing north. The time is set automatically by the AT feature. When you're ready to begin observing, scan the vast database of the included Autostar Computer Controller choose from over 30, 000 celestial objects. Find the object you want, then hit the GO TO button. Your telescope will automatically locate the object and place it in the center of your eyepiece. Autostar Controller and Software Package Plug Meade's #497 Autostar Computer Controller into your ETX scope and quickly locate more than 30, 000 celestial objects at the push of a button. The Autostar's dual-axis GO TO function automatically slews your scope at a smooth 5 per second, placing the desired object in the center of your field of view. Find galaxies, nebulae, asteroids, periodic comets and more without the hassle of fumbling with star charts or maps. Used in conjunction with the Autostar Controller, Meade's Autostar Suite software for your PC offers even more observable objects over 19 million enabling point-and-click telescope control right from your desktop. Ultra-High Transmission Coating (UHTC)UHTC is a new technology that builds upon the already high-quality reflectivity and transmission of Meade standard optics. Through the use of vacuum-deposited exotic coatings on all four optical surfaces, UHTC increases light transmission by roughly 20% when averaged over the entire visible spectrum. Image brightness of the 10"" LX200 GPS, for example, is effectively increased by about one full inch of aperture.Meade #884 Deluxe Field TripodThe full-length Meade #884 Deluxe Field Tripod provides a rigid mounting platform for virtually any observing application, astronomical or terrestrial. Suitable for either standing or seated observing, the #884 Tripod is adjustable in height from 34 to 54 inches.Ideal For Its portability and ease of use make this scope perfect for beginner or intermediate observers, while providing experts with a sophisticated field tool.Specifications Includes Maksutov-Cassegrain optical tube assembly (D=90mm, F=1250mm, f/13.8) with EMC super multi-coatings and UHTC; internal flip-mirror system for either straight-through or 90 observing position; fork mount with electric slow-motion controls; setting circles and locks on both axes; electronic control panel; 4-speed (8x, 32x, 0.75/sec, 5/sec) dual-axis motor drive system with hand controller; sidereal-rate tracking in equatorial mode; #884 Field Tripod; #497 Autostar Computer Controller with Autostar Suite software; internal battery compartment accepting eight (user-supplied) AA-size batteries; Series 4000 Super Plossl Meade ETX-80BB Backpack Observatory Telescope $319.00 This exclusive Discovery set including a built-in Barlow lens, field compass, travel backpack and more reveals the wonders of our planetary neighbors and beyond. Features:Ideal for both terrestrial and astronomical observationsPowerful, 80mm objective lens delivers bright, high-res imagesAutostar Computer Controller system lets you browse and automatically locate more than 1, 400 celestial objects at the touch of a button including satellitesBuilt-in motor tracks objects and compensates for Earth's movementAutostar includes guided tours for immediate experience viewing stars and makes suggestions for best eyepiece selectionFlip-mirror system delivers amazing clarityPortable and lightweight only 7.5 lbs. (without tripod)1 year manufacturer's warrantyIncludes:Includes 9.7 and 26mm super plossl eyepiecesBuilt-in Barlow lens doubles eyepiece powerComputer control panel featuring auxiliary input port and on/off LEDSturdy, aluminum field tripod with bubble level indicatorBuilt-in timer and reminder alarm for use with astrophotography applicationsAccessories include dew shield, compass & erecting prismDurable backpack has room for telescope and all accessoriesObserve the feather structure of an eagle from 50 yards or study the rings of Saturn from a distance of 800 million miles. Then focus beyond the solar system to the universe of nebulae, remote galaxies and ancient star clusters. It's an adventure of discovery the whole family can enjoy, in the backyard or wherever your travels take you. This item cannot be shipped internationally due to size and weight. Meade DS-2080AT Telescope $299.00 Experience the awe of the night sky with this large-aperture, refracting telescope. Designed for serious beginner to intermediate astronomersMeade optics deliver detailed, crisp, high contrast views1.25"" Super Plossl eyepieces provide wider fields of view you see more of the sky at greater magnificationsStunning 52-degree apparent field of view80mm objective lens collects more light for crisper, brighter imagesIncludes #494 AutoStar Computer Controller, which automatically guides telescope to over 1400 objects""Tonight's Best Tour"" is an automatic guided tour of the best objects to view on any particular nightLCD display teaches interesting facts distance, temperature, mass, history and more9-speed electronic slow-motion controlsTracks moving celestial objects with great precisionRed Dot Viewfinder with Level North Technology quickly aligns the scope simply enter your zip code or locationBest suited to sky viewing rather than land observations, this scope shows you crisp detail in Saturn's rings, the cloud belts of Jupiter, and the basic structures of deep space galaxies and nebulae. It's an amazing level of detail, never before available in a telescope at this price range.*Please note: Retail price includes shipping and handling. No additional shipping charges will be incurred at checkout. This item cannot be shipped internationally due to size and weight. This page created and maintained by www.jarusa.com. © www.jarusa.com 1999-2005.