Meade 10 Inch LX80 Multi-Mount SC Telescope

Meade LX80 Telescopes - 3 Mounts in one with an amazing optical system

Whether your interests lie in astrophotography or visual astronomy, the Meade LX80 telescopes is the perfect choice for the backyard warrior.  Meade's legendary Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical System gives you the highest performance of any on the market.  Meade uses water-white glass that delivers superior light transmission across the entire visible spectrum for their corrector plates, unlike inferior standard plate glass used by some other telescope manufacturers.  Combined with Meade's industry-leading Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) - with 15% better light transmission than standard coatings - and oversized, thermally-stable primary mirrors for optimum light collection, you get a spectacular viewing experience not available on competitors SC telescopes.

The all new Meade LX80 Multi-Mount - Three Mounts In One

Now you no longer have to make the difficult decision between the ease of setup and operation of an alt-az mount or the versatility and long duration imaging capability of a German equatorial mount.  Meade's LX80 is the only mount that gives you both plus one more - three computerized GoTo Mounts for the price of one.

The new line of LX80 telescopes with Multi-Mount is the most innovative and versatile mid-range telescope system available anywhere.

Meade LX80 Multi-Mount

The LX80 Multi-Mount operates in three modes, German equatorial, single OTA alt-az and dual OTA alt-az.  Setting up in any mode is quick and easy.  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 larger loads up to a total payload of 40 pounds in EQ and alt-az modes and up to 75 pounds in dual OTA mode.  Its precision worm gear drives on both axes deliver smooth, accurate motion and Meade's proprietary SmartDrive provides periodic error correction that dramatically reduces errors providing performance only available on much more expensive mounts.  Both the primary and secondary OTA dovetail plates are industry-standard for maximum compatibility with all of your OTA's.  The LX80 computerized GoTo mount is controlled with the amazing AudioStar handbox with Meade's exclusive Astronomer Inside audio descriptions of the objects you are viewing.

LX80 Tripod

With large two inch diameter stainless steel legs, the all new LX80 tripod is rugged and stable.  Built-in fine-tune leg levelers at the top of each leg make doing small adjustments the easiest they've ever been.