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I found said telescope at our school im an astronomy teacher, and im trying to get it to work. The 12 meade ota is an advanced comafree telescope with an f 8 optical system and features highcontrast baffling that ensures crisp, pinpoint imaging to the very edge of the field. Upon installation, please use serial number 783a36800007296416. The lightswitch system first obtains the current daytimelocation using an onboard gps module, next the integrated ccd camera takes a series of pictures of the night sky overhead, then it references the relative positions of. Click to download ls lightswitch series manual size. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur astronomers and hobbyists. For users who only need the acf optics but not the mounts, the optical tubes of the lx200acf series are now available separately. Aug 12, 2012 the key was to install the latest version of the autostar suite.
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Lightswitch technology is the ultimate in easy setup. The short answer is, if you want to do short exposure photography, the ls6 can provide some fine results, however, if your goal is to do long exposure astrophotography, i would recommend a more stable platform, such as the lx200, lx600, or lx850. Grade a all the way overall, i found the 8inch lx90acf to be an outstanding performer and a good. Provided the ls8 ascom beta driver works you will still need to set up following these instructions. Electronics include the advanced meade audiostar computer system with over 30,000 object library, multiple guided tours, high precision pointing capability, and. Meade 12 acf advanced coma free optical tube assembly.
If you want to do long expose with altaz mounts with a wedge, then you should go for the lx90 8 or cpc800. Meade instruments 6inch lightswitch series telescope with. May 22, 2017 for the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration. The key was to install the latest version of the autostar suite. Moon by meade etx ls 6 acf pictures and music made by danny broerse. The lx90 comes fully equipped with a heavy duty height adjustable meade field tripod, 1. They are very helpful when contacted, how about an email or phone call to them. Precision alignment is then carried out with the help. Meade instruments 8inch lightswitch series telescope with.
Meades patented automatic self alignment system aligns with just one touch of the power switch. Ive searched all the forums for answers, and while some people seem to have similar problems with this scope, none of them are exactly like mine, and none of. Le nom meade, autostar, lightswitch et le logo meade sont des marques deposees. The accessory panel of the etxls offers audio and video outputs, a focuser control, and two usb. Here are a few of the features that set the meade ls telescope system apart from all others. Meade 12 inch lx200acf f10 advanced coma free telescope. I took my ls8 out for first light a couple of days ago. It just amazes me just how little documentation exists from the manufacturer and most support comes from those who learn via trial by fire. For the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration. Meade 10 acf lx850 telescope the meade lx850 combines a fast f8 advanced coma free acf optical system with highcontrast baffling, a sturdy, fullycomputerized goto german equatorial mount and the innovative starlock technology, to bring you the smartest and most comprehensive astroimaging equipment available. Building upon the meade ls6, the meade ls8 is a high grade telescope that packs a punch with 78% more light gathering power for greater viewing ability of the night sky. Now i like the meade lx90 8 acfbut i also like the meade ls 8 acf. 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.
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