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The Meade 16” LX200-ACF Advanced Coma-Free catadioptric telescope with UHTC multicoatings puts research-grade optics on a tripod mount that's transportable (if not exactly portable), at a price that’s surprisingly within reach and reason. The Meade LX200-ACF is a modified catadioptric version of the reflector design used in many of the world's largest research telescopes, including the twin 300” Keck scopes and the Hubble Space Telescope . . .

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The Meade 16” LX200-ACF Advanced Coma-Free catadioptric telescope with UHTC multicoatings puts altazimuth mount research-grade optics into the permanent observatory domes of serious amateur astronomers, schools, and colleges at a surprisingly down-to-Earth price. The Meade LX200-ACF is a modified catadioptric version of the reflector design used in many of the world's largest research telescopes, including the twin 300” Keck scopes and the Hubble Space Telescope . . .

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The Meade 16” LX200-ACF Advanced Coma-Free catadioptric telescope with UHTC multicoatings puts research-grade optics into the permanent observatory domes of serious amateur astronomers, schools, and colleges at a surprisingly down-to-Earth price. The Meade LX200-ACF is a modified catadioptric version of the reflector design used in many of the world's largest research telescopes, including the twin 300” Keck scopes and the Hubble Space Telescope . . .

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If you already have a suitable tripod or pier that can hold 230 pounds, this Meade 16” LX200-ACF Advanced Coma-Free catadioptric telescope will put really big optics on your pier at a price that’s surprisingly affordable. This Meade catadioptric scope has a flat coma-free field that rivals that of the Ritchey-Chrétien design used in many of the world's largest research telescopes, including the twin 300” Keck scopes and the Hubble Space Telescope . . .

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This Meade 8” LX90-ACF has Advanced Coma-Free catadioptric optics that provide coma-free images similar in quality to what you see in many ultra-premium Ritchey-Chrétien telescopes, but at a mere fraction the price of a true RC. Combine the superb optics with a built-in GPS system and you have an easy-to-use, feature-filled, and easy-to-afford telescope that can keep you happily observing for the rest of your life . . .

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If you have the dark skies to take full advantage of the immense light gathering capacity of this Meade 10” LX90-ACF with Advanced Coma-Free UHTC multicoated optics, this scope can make you a happy astronomer for the rest of your life. The price of this big (but still one-person portable) and very full-featured telescope won’t empty your bank account, either . . .

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If you have the dark skies to take full advantage of the immense light gathering capacity of this very big Meade 12” LX90-ACF, this scope can make you a happy astronomer and astrophotographer for the rest of your life. The Meade LX90-ACF has Advanced Coma-Free UHTC multicoated catadioptric optics that rival the flat-field performance of a professional Ritchey-Chrétien reflector at a mere fraction of an RC’s price . . .

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This Meade 6” LT6SC has time-tested Schmidt-Cassegrain catadioptric optics with UHTC optical multicoatings, a heavy-duty battery-powered go-to altazimuth mount with adjustable tripod, and a unique AudioStar computer hand control that can talk to you about the thousands of celestial objects it can find and track for you. Combine them all with a very affordable price and you have an easy-to-use, feature-filled, and easy-to-afford telescope that can keep you happily observing for the rest of your life . . .

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