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The Series 5000 Premium Eyepieces represent the highest level of eyepiece technology. Featuring advanced lens designs with 5, 6 and 7 elements, super fully multi-coated lenses and some of the widest fields of view available, they provide the user with the highest-contrast,pinpoint-sharp images and spectacular wide field views of the heavens. They are made to the same high quality standards as the primary optics in your LT Series telescope and allow you to get all the performance that the Advanced Coma-Free and Schmidt-Cassegrain optical systems were designed to deliver. Use a Series 5000 Telextender for 2, 3 or 5 times the magnification of the eyepiece alone. There is even a 2x 2 inch Telextender for the large 2 inch eyepieces.

NOTE: 2 inch eyepieces require the optional Series 5000 2” Enhanced Diagonal with 99% Reflectivity (product number 07677) and the SC Thread to 2" Accessory Adapter (product number 07085).

Series 5000 Eyepieces

Focal

 

Apparent

 

Actual

Length

Type

Field

Power

Field

 

 

 

 

 

 

40.0mm

5 EP 2"

60º

38x

34'

32.0mm

5 EP 2"

60º

48x

16'

26.0mm

5 EP

60º

59x

1'

20.0mm

5 EP

60º

76x

 

47'

14.0mm

5 EP

60º

109x

 

33'

9.0mm

5 EP

60º

169x

 

21'

5.5mm

5 EP

60º

277x

 

13'

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40.0mm

SWA 2"

68º

38x

47'

32.0mm

SWA 2"

68º

45x

31'

26.0mm

SWA 2"

68º

54x

15'

20.0mm

SWA

68º

64x

 

4'

15.0mm

SWA

68º

76x

 

54'

12.4mm

SWA

68º

95x

 

43'

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30.0mm

UWA 2"

82º

51x

37'

24.0mm

UWA 2"

82º

64x

17'

18.0mm

UWA

82º

85x

 

58'

14.0mm

UWA

82º

109x

 

45'

8.8mm

UWA

82º

173x

 

28'

6.7mm

UWA

82º

227x

 

22'

4.7mm

UWA

82º

324x

 

15'

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series 5000 Ultra Wide Angle

Series 5000 Plössl

Series 5000 Super Wide Angle

Series 5000 2” Enhanced Diagonal

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Contents Index Battery Safety Instructions Contents LT Series ACF and LT Series SC Telescope IntroductionAssembling the Tripod Getting StartedLock-Knob Spreader Shaft End Nut Spreader BarUsing an AC Adapter or DC Power Cord Installing the BatteriesPower Port Mounting the TelescopeYour Telescope is now Fully Assembled Attaching AccessoriesGETTING#497 Handboxstarted Using the Red Dot Finder Adjusting the Red Dot FinderLT Series Home Position Aligning the LT SeriesMagnetic North Home Position True North Home PositionInitializing AutoStar Moving Through AutoStar’s MenusEasy Two-Star Align How to perform the Easy Align ProcedureGo To Saturn Using the Guided TourAutoStarLT SERIES#497KEYHANDBOXFEATURES B. C. D. E Computer Control Panel Eyepiece Holder Thumb Screw52º Optional AccessoriesChoosing Eyepieces AutoStarOPTIONAL#497ACCESSORIESHANDBOX Imagers and Accessories Power SuppliesTour the Cosmos with Just the Push of a Button AUTOAutotarSTAR#497HANDBOXSlew Speeds Observing Using AutoStar’s Arrow Keys Terrestrial Observing Observe the MoonTo Calculate Sunset time AutoStar Navigation ExerciseGuided Tour Menu Entering Data into AutoStarObject Menu Navigating AutoStarAutoStar #497 Menu Tree Event Menu Utilities Menu Glossary MenuSetup Menu Index Autostar #497 Handbox To Edit a Site Adding Observing SitesTo Add a Site to the user-defined site list Observing Satellites Using AutoStar to Find Objects Not in the DatabaseTo GO to a user-entered object Tour Modes How to Create Your Own Guided TourComment Line Command LineWriting a Tour Index Downloading Tours LandmarksTo Select a landmark from the database To Add a landmark to the databaseTo perform a Landmark Survey To check on the available amount of memory in AutoStarAdvanced Alt/Az Alignment IdentifyTwo-Star Alt/Az Alignment Displayed information ExampleAutostar Features One-Star Alt/Az Alignment BrowseCollimation MaintenanceLT Series Collimation Collimation ScrewsInspecting the Optics Customer ServiceGauging the Movement of the Telescope Updating Your LT Series FirmwareAppendix a DriveObjects in Space Appendix BDeep-Sky Objects Model and Product Number LT ACF # Optical System Appendix C SpecificationsAutoStarSPECIFICATIONS#497 Handbox ACF and SC Optical Systems Appendix DFederal Communications Commission Appendix ERecycling 55-09004 Meade Limited Warranty

LT Series, LT ACF Series, LT SC Series specifications

The Meade LT SC Series, LT ACF Series, and LT Series telescopes are designed to meet the diverse needs of amateur astronomers and astrophotographers alike. Each of these series caters to various levels of experience while incorporating advanced features and technologies that enhance observational stability and image quality.

The Meade LT SC Series, featuring the advanced Schmidt-Cassegrain design, excels in versatility. This series includes different aperture sizes, allowing users to view celestial objects ranging from the moon to distant galaxies. The telescopes come equipped with an AudioStar hand controller that provides a database of over 30,000 celestial objects, enabling users to easily locate and track their subjects. The built-in GPS feature facilitates effortless alignment by automatically determining the user’s location and time.

In contrast, the LT ACF Series showcases Meade's innovative Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optics. This design minimizes coma and field curvature, providing sharp, crisp images across a wider field of view. Ideal for astrophotography, this series is enhanced by features like a fast focal ratio for better imaging of dim objects and a robust construction that ensures stability during use. The LT ACF telescopes also support advanced imaging techniques, allowing users to capture stunning images of deep-sky objects while minimizing aberrations.

The classic LT Series remains a favorite among beginners. Known for its straightforward setup and usability, this series is designed with a lightweight and portable frame. The LT Series telescope is equipped with an altazimuth mount, making it user-friendly for quick observations. The simplicity allows new astronomers to start observing with minimal technical knowledge. Additionally, these telescopes support a variety of accessories such as smartphone adapters, making it easy for users to capture their observations.

All three series incorporate Meade's proprietary StarLock technology in certain models, which facilitates automated tracking. This feature frees astronomers from the complexities of manual tracking, allowing them to focus more on the experience of observing celestial wonders.

In summary, the Meade LT SC Series, LT ACF Series, and LT Series deliver exceptional optical performance and user-friendly features, making them suitable for a wide range of astronomy enthusiasts. Whether you are a seasoned astrophotographer or a novice sky-watcher, Meade's telescopes provide the technology and capabilities needed to explore the universe.