Meade LX85 Polar Scope (Illuminated)

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Meade LX85 Polar Scope (Illuminated)

Meade SKU: 617008 | Helix SKU: ME617008

Overview

The Meade LX85 Illuminated Polar Scope enables highly accurate polar alignment of the LX85 equatorial telescope mount. Accurate polar alignment is essential for precise tracking, especially at high powers, and for astrophotography guiding. This accessory threads into the telescope mount’s housing along the Right Ascension axis. The optics feature a printed reticle that makes aligning on Polaris easy and fast. Includes complete instructions

Specifications

• Handy scope makes polar-aligning the LX85 equatorial telescope mount a snap
• Built-in reticle pattern for quickly determining the rotation of the North Pole around Polaris
• Battery powered illuminator included to light up the reticle – extremely handy in the dark when the reticle itself would be difficult to see against the background sky
• Easy installation – simply threads into the R.A. axis of the LX85 telescope mount
• Ensures accurate Go-To slewing and tracking of your LX85 mount

Warranty
Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for two years from date of purchase. This warranty is provided by Meade for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only.

Item Included

Polar Alignment Scope
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