Product Description
**This item has been DISCONTINUED**
The Meade LX70 6” Newtonian Reflector is equipped with a high-quality f/5 parabolic primary mirror. This fast f/5 optical system provides spectacular wide-field images for the discriminating deep-sky observer and astro-photographer. Its 6” aperture allows it to resolve details down to 0.76 arc-seconds across and can be viewed using the two included 1.25” Plossl eyepieces (9mm & 26mm). The 6x30 optical viewfinder with cross-hair reticle makes locating faint object quickly and easily. The 2" Crayford-style focuser ensures smooth motion when focusing.
NOTE: Shown in photo with LX70 German Equatorial Mount, not included. Sold without the mount, ready for your own custom mounting.
Product carries full one year Meade factory limited warranty.
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Specifications
| Series | LX70 Telescopes |
|---|---|
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Experience Level | Intermediate |
| Clear Aperture | 150mm (6") |
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector (Parabolic) |
| Focal Length | 750mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/5 |
| Resolving Power (Dawes' Limit) | 0.760 arc-seconds |
| Viewfinder | 6x30 with cross-hair reticle |
| Eyepiece(s) | 1.25” Plossl Eyepiece, 1.25” Plossl Eyepiece |
| Focuser Mechanism | 2" Crayford-style with 1.25" adapter |
| Dovetail | Vixen-style with cradle rings |
| Typical Guiding Performance with StarLock | < 1 arc-second |
