Sky & Telescope - USA (2019-09)

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THE LX85 GEM SERIES


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Meade’s LX85 Series is the perfect instrument for chasing deep-sky objects! Built
on an all-new industrial design by Meade, the LX85 German Equatorial Mount
features a generous 33 pound load capacity with a Vixen-style dovetail receiver.
The mount also boasts enhanced internal mechanics with low-cog servo-motors
to provide the best possible pointing and tracking accuracy. This GoTo mount
includes an integrated autoguider port to easily connect your ST-4-compatible
autoguider, and an integer gear ratio for repeatable PEC performance. Whether you
are a cultivated observer or an astrophotographer, the LX85 Series is the portable
and reliable mount to grow with your level of experience for years to come.

DEEP SKY IMAGER IV (DSI-IV)


Photo by: Richard Keele
Image taken with LX85 6”ACF & DSI-IV Color

8 inch ACF™

Ideal for all of your astrophotography pursuits, the DSI-IV features a big 16-megapixel
CMOS sensor with low noise and fast USB 3.0 readout. This camera is suitable for both
deep-sky and planetary imaging, making it one of the most versatile astronomy
cameras on the market! Available in both color and monochrome models.
The DSI-IV features: 16MP Panasonic CMOS image sensor, 3.8›m pixels, 12-bit A/D
conversion, and a two-stage thermoelectric cooler that is ideal for astrophotography.
This camera is ASCOM compatible and includes Meade SkyCapture software.

eade’s LX85 Series is the perfect instrument for chassing deep-skyp-sky objeectsects! Built


BUILT WITH THE ASTRO-IMAGER IN MIND


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INCLUDES HARD CARRY CASE & AC POWER ADAPTER!

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