Meade ACF f/8 16-inch optical tube assembly (OTA)

Fast Advanced Coma-Free (ACF™) optical system for crisp, pinpoint imaging.

Advanced Coma-Free (ACF™) optics
Ultra High Transmission (UHTC™) coatings
Diffraction limited optics
Aperture: 406mm (16")
Focal Length: 3,251mm (f/8)
Oversized low-expansion primary mirror
Mirror-Lock for increased image stability
Dual speed 7:1 focuser
Losmandy-style dovetail
FREE: accessories (see below)
UK warranty

Meade ACF f/8 16-inch OTA

Product code: 1608-80-01
Availability: In stock
Despatch: 2 business days
Original Price: ~~£ 10999.00~~

Shipping rates: England & Wales

£ 30.00

Scotland Central & South

£ 30.00

Scotland North

£ 350.00

Northern Ireland

£ 350.00

Free accessories included (limited offer)

Description

Building on Meade’s award-winning Advanced Coma-Free™ (ACF™) optics, the 16" optical tube assembly (OTA) employs a fast f/8 optical system with high-contrast baffling that insures crisp, pinpoint imaging to the very edge of the field. Features an internal zero image shift Crayford-style focusing system with a two-speed 7:1 reduction control that provides smooth, precise focusing at any magnification.

Also features Meade's Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) for maximum brightness and contrast, an oversized low-expansion primary mirror for extra aperture and to prevent thermal expansion of the mirror, and diffraction-limited optics.

Meade 16" f/8 ACF Optical Tube Assembly #1608-80-01 includes a precision machined Losmandy-style dovetail rail mated to the tube with wide-stance radius blocks for rock-steady mounting, and front and rear dust covers. Focal length 3251mm. OTA weight is 32 kg (70 lbs).

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Mirror lock

All ACF f/8 models feature a primary mirror locking mechanism, which effectively prevents movement of the primary mirror during long exposure astrophotography or observing. Turn the lock knob located just above the telescope’s main focus knob and the progressive-tension primary lock completely cancels any residual image shift due to mirror movement during visual, photographic, or imaging applications.

Carries full one year UK warranty by Opticstar Ltd on behalf of Meade Instruments Corp.

Meade ACF f/8 optics.

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Meade ACF f/8 16-inch OTA
Attribute	Specification
Meade Product Code / sku	1608-80-01
Universal Product Code (UPC)	709942998047
Warranty	1 year UK warranty by Opticstar Ltd on behalf of Meade Instruments USA
Series	LX850
Experience Level	Advanced
Clear Aperture	406mm (16-inch)
Focal Length	3,251mm
Focal Ratio	f/8
Optical Design	ACF™ (Advanced Coma-Free)
Optical Coatings	UHTC™ (Ultra High Transmission Coatings)
Primary Mirror	Oversized Low-Expansion Borosilicate Primary Mirror
Correcting Plate/Lens	Schott Borofloat Glass Corrector Plate
Resolving Power (Dawes' Limit)	0.285 arc-seconds
Diffraction-Limited Optics	Yes
Oversized Primary Mirror	Yes
Mirror Lock	Yes
Focuser	Internal Crayford-style, zero image-shift, dual speed 7:1 focuser
Dovetail	Losmandy^®-style with ultra stable radius blocks
Eyepiece	Optional
Diagonal	Optional
Viewfinder	Optional
Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) Weight	32 kg (70 lbs)
Transit Weight	57 kg
Transit Dimensions	108cm x 100cm x 70cm

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