INTRODUCTION
The LX80 Telescope
A solid telescope built for a lifetime of service
Congratulations on receiving your new LX80 telescope. You’ll find that this telescope system has all you need to explore the Universe we live in. Designed from the ground up, the
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Drawing on 40 years of experience and innovation, Meade Instruments introduces the latest in a long line of advanced astronomical products: the LX80. Thoughtful design and engineering in the creation of this versatile telescope system delivers these exciting features:
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Robust Construction: The LX80 is built around a solid aluminum structure, with two large, tapered roller bearings that handle radial and thrust loads on each axis to carry a total instrument payload of 40 pounds in EQ and single OTA
Meade’s proprietary SmartDrive™: Provides periodic error correction that dramatically reduces errors providing performance only available on much more expensive mounts.
AudioStar: The LX80’s computerized GoTo mount is controlled with the amazing AudioStar handbox which includes a vast 30,000 object database. With its Astronomer Inside™ digital audio technology, everyone around the telescope can listen and learn about the
LX80 Tripod. With large two inch diameter stainless steel legs, the all new LX80 tripod is rugged and stable.
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If you are like us, you can’t wait to get outside under a dark sky to try out your new LX80 telescope. We have provided a Getting Started Guide that will get you up and running in the shortest amount of time possible. After your first experience, please sit down with this manual and read about all the advanced features that are available to you with this telescope system. We are confident that the LX80 will keep you fascinated with the Universe and entertained for many years to come.
Clear Skies,
The people at Meade
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