Me08100310overviewmeade ls 8 acf lightswitch telescope. The meade ls 8 acf features lightswitch technology, which can automatically align the telescope towards dazzling celestial objects. Meade ls 8 acf 08100310 203mm telescope for sale online ebay. Meades lightswitch technology makes observing a snap. Ls8 acf connecting to autostar suite ls series meade 4m. The meade auto alignment is no longer working for me goes through the procedure but cannot get good alignment. Reviewfirst light of the meade ls8 acf equipment cloudy. The difference between the offaxis images compared to a schmidtcassegrain was dramatic, to say the least. The ls 8 actually matches the smallest size of the lx90 and the lx200 series. We have 1 meade 8 ls8 sc manual available for free pdf download.
Meade s concept was to create a telescope that would. Meade 8 ls8 acf, 8 ls8 sc, 6 ls6 acf, 6 ls6 sc user. The acf is the perfect platform for the demanding researcher and imaging enthusiast with telescopes available in apertures of 6 inches, 8 inches, 10 inches, 12 inches, 14 inches, and 16 inches. As you can see, i am pretty much a meade guy not really by.
Acf takes all of the features of our sc models and then ups the ante. Not only does the 12 lx600 acf with starlock have some the best features and technology integrated into its design but it is also simple to operate and is travel friendly. Now i like the meade lx90 8 acf but i also like the meade ls 8 acf. However, i recently sent an email to what i thought was an online retailer asking about equatorial wedges for the ls. Meade instruments is known for its groundbreaking leaps in telescopic design, having introduced dozens of improvements over the years that have made amateur astronomy easier to.
For those who want more, we offer meade s patented advanced coma free acf system, delivering distortion free, sharpasatack optical resolution from edge to edge. Meade 12 lx600 acf f8 telescope with starlock 12087001. Meade catadioptric telescopes for sale in stock ebay. Meade s literature originally describe their acf as a variation on the ritcheychretien telescope, although it does not use the two hyperbolic mirror combination in that design being more of an aplantic design. Building upon the meade ls 6, the meade ls 8 is a high grade telescope that packs a punch with 78% more light gathering power for greater viewing ability of the night sky. Is it allowed to be connected to machine with win7 64 bit. Jan 31, 2021 how does the meade 8 lx200 acf perform. Astronomer inside then takes you on a guided multimedia tour of the best. Product catalog levenhuk is the exclusive distributor of. Meade s revolutionary ls lightswitch series of telescopes use advanced technologies like gps, lnt and eclips ccd imaging to do what no other consumer telescopes have done before. Lx200 acf series lx90 acf series lx600 starlock lx850. Meade is proud to announce the exciting new meade ls 8 sc and meade ls 8 acf. Feb 14, 2012 the ls 6 certainly meets all the goals.
Meade ls8 acf problem with two star alignment meade. Simply flip the switch and the ls automatically aligns itself. The meade ls acf telescope is the most technologically advanced model available and is the easiest to use. Lightswitch ls telescopes telescopes, solar telescopes. Electronics include the advanced meade audiostar computer system with over 30, 000 object library, multiple guided tours, high precision pointing capability, and meade smartdrive. Meade ls 8 acf f10 lightswitch telescope w free ls 3. Like new meade ls 8 advanced coma free acf lightswitch telescope total retail value. Lx90 acf for the truly discerning astronomer who will not tolerate anything but the very best, there is meade s advanced coma free acf optical system.
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The name meade, autostar, lightswitch and the meade. The fast f 8 advanced coma free optical system produces a wider, flatter field with no coma for pinpoint stars out to the edge of larger imaging sensors and extreme wide. In the new design the full aperture corrector is slightly altered in shape and combined with a spherical. The six inch scts on the ls and lt scopes are the only telescopes that meade offers in that size. Meade advanced comafree acf f10 optical tube assemblies.
This awardwinning 8 f10 2000mm focal length powerhouse telescope is feature packed. Meades best advancedcoma free optics deliver performance only seen previously in systems. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur astronomers and hobbyists search results for. Dear allfor some months i have been investigating the purchase of my second, and last, telescope to replace my venerable etx90.
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The lx90acf comes in a complete line of ota apertures, from 8. Likes and dislikes of ls8 acf ls series meade 4m community. This manual is available in the following languages. Ive aligned and used my meade ls only ten nights now, so i cant attest to. The most sophisticated and easiest to use telescopes ever. I opted for the meade ls 8 for its ease of setup and it does exactly what it says. Can anyone have the experience how to connect the ls 8 af telescope to pc.
The most sophisticated, easiest to use telescope anywhere. Meade 8 ls8 acf users manual free pdf download 47 pages. Meade ls 8 acf 08100310 203mm telescope for sale online. I have submitted posts elsewhere in 4m along these lines bill steen might recall providing some really useful advice regarding ap etc. Meade optics, acf which reduces distortion in the image and t. A fs stateoftheart optics are so good, youll see more objects than youve ever thought possible.
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Lx90 acf telescope 8 f10 telescopes, solar telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes. View the manual for the meade infinity 50mm here, for free. Meade ls 8 acf f10 lightswitch comafree telescopes 0810. Once the automatic alignment routine is completed, the included autostar iii goto keypad provides a 100,000 celestial object database to slew to supported. Lightswitch series of telescopes use advanced technologies like gps, lnt and eclips ccd imaging. I thoroughly enjoyed that scope, the optics, autoalignment and goto capabilities were all in a convenient package that was a good balance of performance and portability. Meade telescope ls 8 acf f10 advanced comafree with uht. The 8 lx200 may be the smallest model, but its 8 aperture is large enough for those who are upgrading, and it provides the lightest weight. Manuel dinstruction telescope ls acfadvanced coma free avec. Just compare af to ritchey hretien systems selling for much more, and afs quality will absolutely astound you.
Congratulations on receiving your new etx ls 6 telescope. With 78% more light gathering power than the ls 6, the ls 8 turns a unique viewing experience into an unsurpassed viewing experience. This meade ls telescope sports precision wormgear drives, allowing you to accurately track celestial objects. This item is discontinued meades lightswitch ls 8 acf telescope. Le systeme optique advanced comafree acf avec les traitements ultra. Meades best advancedcoma free optics deliver performance only seen previously in systems costing. Meade instruments proudly introduces the new standard in astrophotograhic and visual performance, the lx850. Meade instruments 8inch lightswitch series telescope with advanced coma free optics. The meade ls 8 acf advanced coma free lightswitch is a selfaligning catadioptric telescope designed to be very simple to operate. Acf optics, but meade also offers a less expensive. Le nom meade, autostar, lightswitch et le logo meade sont des marques deposees.
Meade 8 lightswitch advanced comafree ls8 telescope. For more information on meade lx90 acf computerized telescopes see meade lx90acf section of new meade 2007 catalog in pdf format and meade lx90acf features list in pdf format. This acf telescope also delivers coma free pinpoint star images and flatter image fields, giving you razor sharp detail on the edge of yo. Instruction manual 6 ls 6 acf 6 ls 6 sc and 8 ls 8 acf 8 ls 8 sc telescopes with autostar iii hand controller firmware version 1. Meade 6 ls6 acf instruction manual pdf download manualslib. Meade is producing the easiesttouse, educational, high performance telescope on the market by combining lightswitch technology, advanced coma free optics acf, astronomer inside multimedia output and a completely new mechanical design. Download free meade user manuals, owners manuals, instructions, warranties and. Meade ls 8 acf f10 advanced coma free with uhtc telescope features. View and download meade 8 ls 8 acf instruction manual online. Meades best advancedcoma free optics deliver performance only seen. Meade ls 8 sc and acf meade ups the ante with the introduction of an 8 lightswitch telescope.
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Meade ls 8 in advanced comafree lightswitch telescope f10 w. One has to smile there is actually a caution in the manual to warn you against. Its aluminum mount makes it sturdy yet lightweight and easy to move. Meade ls 8 lightswitch acf advanced comafree w uhtc. Bestinclass, advanced coma free acf optical tubes incorporate meade s ultrahigh transmission coatings uthc, oversized lowexpansion borosilicate primary mirror with mirrorlock, schott borofloat glass corrector plate, diffraction limited optics, losmandystyle dovetail, and dust cover.
View and download meade 6 ls 6 acf instruction manual online. This manual comes under the category telescopes and has been rated by 1 people with an average of a 8. Meade s patented automatic self alignment system aligns with just one touch of the power switch. Meade ls8 acf meade computerized telescopes cloudy nights. T he triedandtrue 8 inch telescope from meade has taken another step forward with the latest version, the lx90 acf. View and download meade etx ls acf instruction manual online. Meades revolutionary ls lightswitch telescope uses advanced technologies like gps. Instruction manual meade 8 ls8 sc instruction manual 47 pages telescopes with autostar iii hand controller firmware version 1. First, let me say that this ls 8 is a great scope, the light switch works as advertised and the optics are excellent. Simply flip the switch and the meade telescopes from etx ls automatically aligns itself. Those with knowledge of the sky can do a manual alignment.
Although the ls will run on 8 c cell batteries, even the normally rosy marketing. With its technologically superior optical design, acf gives a flatter, coma free field of view with pinpoint. Meade ls 8 lightswitch acf advanced comafree w uhtc sale. Lightswitch telescope wuhtc is an extraordinary scope. Acf advanced coma free is an altered version of the meade s previous schmidtcassegrain telescopes that replaces the traditional spherical schmidtcassegrain secondary mirror with a hyperbolic secondary mirror. Meade 8 20 cm f10 sct versions with six screws on the secondary housing lx90, lx200, lx200acf, lx200r, ls 8 sc and acf, lt 8 sc and acf, others. Meade ls 8 inch acf f10 advanced coma free telescopemeade sku. This manual comes under the category telescopes and has been rated by 1 people with an average of a 7. Meade s revolutionary ls tm lightswitch tm series of telescopes use advanced technologies like gps, lnt tm and eclips tm ccd imaging to do what no other consumer telescopes have done. The 8 lx90 has an 8 diameter f10 acf optical system focal length 2000mm and ultrahigh transmission coatings uhtc for maximum image brightness and contrast. Meade etxls 6 telescope on sale meade advanced comafree. Carry out to the patio 1 person, plug in and switch on. Meade 8, 10, 12 lx90acf advanced comafree telescopes.
Youll find that this telescope system has all you need to explore the universe we live in. Please check your inbox, and if you cant find it, check your spam folder to make sure it. As far as optics go, the ls 8 appears to be identical to the optics that the lx90 and lx200 have. Having intially favoured the lx90, today i was able to look at the lx200. View the manual for the meade lx200 acf here, for free. Aug 29, 2015 page 1 of 2 ls8 wont align posted in ls series. Meade etxls 6 telescope on sale meade advanced coma. Ls8 acf connecting to autostar suite ls series meade. Meade ls 8 f10 advanced coma free acf light switch. This awardwinning 6 f10 1524mm focal length powerhouse telescope is feature packed. Meade ls 8inch acf f10 advanced comafree telescope.
Or select your favorite object and your meade 8 lightswitch takes you to it and tells you all about it. I originally owned a meade lt6 and a meade etx125at, both very good scopes in their own right although the etx125 does have quite a few rough edges. The meade 12 lx600 acf with starlock is a complete astrophotographic package featuring an ultrafast advanced coma free optical system and starlock autoguider. Meade ls 8 acf meade 8 lightswitch high point scientific. Meades patented automatic self alignment system aligns with just one touch of the power switch.
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