Meade LXD75 Refractor 6" Telescope
Observing with a Meade 6" refractor is an experience unlike that with other telescopes, as the refractors' large unobstructed clear apertures enable a level of resolution and high contrast normally reserved for larger instruments of other types The Meade 6" LXD75 refractor, with 44% more light-collecting power than the 5" model, permits a much wider imaging capability. Deep-space objects, from bright galaxies like Andromeda (M31) to faint nebulae like NGC 6559 in Sagittarius and thousands of other galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters in between, take on added brightness and resolution of form and structure.

Includes 6" f/8 achromatic refractor optical tube assembly with UHTC super multi-coatings; quick-attach cradle ring assembly with locks; 8 x 50mm achromatic viewfinder; all-metal rack and pinion focuser with eyepiece holders for both 1.25" and 2" eyepieces; Series 4000 Super Plössl 26mm eyepiece; 1.26"diagonal prism.

New Design LXD75 Equatorial Mount Designed for high-performance observing and astrophotography, these telescopes set a new Meade standard in their price class for sturdiness, precision operation, and smoothness of movement. With the LXD75, Meade engineers have created a virtually backlash free equatorial mount incorporating heavy-duty castings and four high-precision stainless steel ball bearings in both RA and Dec axes.

New Design LXD75 Drive System The reliable LXD75 drive system has enhanced precision alignment of the motor gear assembly for greatly reduced backlash and tracking smoothness.

New Design Heavy-Duty Tripod The new heavy-duty, all-metal field tripod utilizes a locking spreader bar (with three 1.25" eyepiece holders) to lock each leg in place, virtually eliminating flexure. Each leg has two anodized aluminum leg extension locks with an internal brake to eliminate slipping of the internal extending leg. These locks are inward facing so that no accidental bumping of the leg locks can occur.

MEADE AUTOSTAR® The AutoStar controller helps you quickly find, and GoTo over 30,000 objects in the night sky. View planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae, and comets…all at the push of a button. AutoStar is pre-programmed with several guided tours, including the popular Tonight’s Best. Input date, time and location—then let AutoStar take you on a guided tour of the best objects that particular night. The AutoStar controller can be updated. Log on to Meade.com to download software upgrades, guided tours, and timely objects like comets—free. Keep your AutoStar upto- date and your telescope will grow with you for years to come.