Meade 16" (f/8) RCX 400 Advanced Ritchey-Chretien Telescope, with UHTC Coating, Computerized Altazimuth Fork Mount, Autostar II Computerized Hand Controller, & Tripod (Pre-Owned)
| Article number: | RCX400 |
| Availability: | In stock |
| Delivery time: | Hurry! Buy Now before it is GONE! |
IMPORTANT: This is a PICK UP ONLY item. WE ARE UNABLE TO SHIP THIS ITEM. There are a number of cosmetic blemishes on the tripod and base, though none of these affect the functionality of the scope whatsoever.
Unlock the mysteries of the universe with the Meade 16 Inch RCX400 Ritchey Chretien Telescope, a powerful instrument designed to inspire awe and discovery. Crafted with precision and performance in mind, this pre-owned telescope comes complete with a tripod and wedge, offering you a comprehensive observing experience.
Featuring a massive 16-inch aperture, the Meade RCX400 delivers breathtaking views of celestial wonders with unparalleled clarity and detail. Whether you're exploring distant galaxies, nebulae, or planetary surfaces, this telescope ensures that every observation is a memorable one.
The Ritchey Chretien optical design of the Meade RCX400 eliminates common optical aberrations, providing you with crisp, distortion-free images across the entire field of view. Its advanced features and capabilities make it the perfect choice for astrophotography enthusiasts and serious astronomers alike.
Paired with a sturdy tripod and wedge, this telescope offers stability and precision tracking for extended viewing sessions. Whether you're setting up in your backyard observatory or venturing to remote dark-sky locations, the Meade RCX400 is ready to accompany you on your astronomical journey.
Each pre-owned telescope undergoes rigorous testing and inspection to ensure its quality and performance. With its combination of cutting-edge technology and reliable design, this telescope is your gateway to the wonders of the cosmos.
Experience the thrill of exploration with the Meade 16 Inch RCX400 Ritchey Chretien Telescope. Unleash your curiosity and embark on an unforgettable voyage through the depths of space."
The Meade ACF 400 Advanced Coma-Free Telescope features the most sophisticated and technologically advanced mechanics and electronics ever offered. An observatory-level telescope for the serious astronomer and astrophotographer. After carefully evaluating the merits of every telescope design, Meade engineers concluded their Advanced Coma-Free was the optimal telescope design.
A fast (f/8) AC design produces a large, coma-free field of view from edge-to-edge, allowing astrophotographers to use the latest in imaging technology to capture tack sharp images over a wider field. Visual observers can view pinpoint stars and extended objects across the larger field of view. In fact, almost every professional reflector telescope in the world's observatories is an Advanced Coma-Free, even the Hubble Space Telescope.
The ACF400 further improved optical design consists of a hyperbolic secondary and corrector lens/primary mirror combination that performs as one hyperbolic element. Further, by utilizing the precision polished and figured front corrector lens, it eliminates the typical secondary mirror support structure which causes diffraction spikes that degrade image contrast and resolution.
The corrector lens also minimizes the astigmatism inherent in the traditional AC design. Performance is further improved by incorporating computer-optimized baffling and Meade's unsurpassed Ultra High Transmission Coatings (UHTC). In the hands of the serious astronomer or astrophotographer the Meade ACF400 is an instrument that will produce razor sharp star images across the entire field of view on par with the best professional observatories.
The carbon graphite and Kevlar tube is a unique light-weight, high strength material with ultra-low expansion characteristics that will maintain the spacing between the optics, so that focus settings do not change with outside temperature changes.
The front and back cells of the ACF400 are designed to allow the maximum amount of air-flow around the optics, in order to achieve the quickest "cool down" times, with a built-in fan. It incorporates a multi-port panel with 3 USB ports, a port for an autoguider, AutoStar II handbox, illuminated reticle, RS232, and one for future "Smart" accessories.
The multi-port panel of the ACF400 drive base includes a special single High-Speed USB 2.0 input port allowing simultaneous control over the telescope
Meade 16084002 Features
- GPS & Level-North Alignment System
- Upgraded AutoStar II Controller
- Cooling Fan
- Smart Mount
- Smart Drive (Permanent Periodic Error Correction)
- Oversized Primary Mirror
- Ultra High Transmission Coatings (UHTC)
- The ACF eliminates the secondary mirror holder support vanes (spider) that cause diffraction spikes
- The ACF design reduces the amount of astigmatism that is inherent in the Classical RC design.
- The ACF, due to the front corrector plate, is a closed tube design
- This keeps the primary optical components protected from dust, moisture and other contaminates that might fall on the optical surfaces of the primary and secondary mirrors.