Instrument Characteristics
Telescope : Meade ® 12" and 14" LX200GPS-SMT Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes
Large apertures combined with a dazzling array of
state-of-the-art LX200GPS-SMT features, including 145,000-object database, Zero
Image-Shift Microfocuser, GPS Alignment, and High-Precision Pointing.
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CCD : Meade ® Pictor 216XT CCD Autoguider
Includes autoguider/imager body with digital readout of
operating data; 1.25" barrel for insertion to standard eyepiece-holder; coil
cord for connection between imager body and telescope's phone-jack CCD
autoguider inlet or to optional #520 Electronic Relay; cord for connection
between CCD head and PC; operates from 12-volts DC; includes 25 ft. power cord
for operation from 12v.DC auto cigarette lighter plug; instruction manual. #541
Adapter for operation from 115v.AC available optionally.
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