Instruction manual meade 8 ls8 sc instruction manual 47 pages. Meade ls 8 acf goto telescope with lightswitch rother valley. Is buying a meade ls 8 a bad idea for a first scope. Note that light ray 2 in the figure would be lost entirely, except for the oversize primary. Ushering in a new era for amateur astronomers, the meade ls 6acf lightswitch 6 f10 catadioptric goto telescope aligns itself with virtually zero input from the user. Does anyone know if meade is now shipping the ls line with a newer version of firmware that corrects these earlier problems. Meade etxls 6 in advanced comafree telescope, f10, wuhtc. The lx85 series 8 acf telescope has an advanced comafree acf optical design offering the comafree pinpoint star images and flatter image fields while reducing astigmatism and eliminates diffraction spikes. Astronomer inside then takes you on a guided multimedia tour of the best. Meade ls 8 in advanced comafree lightswitch telescope f. Astronomer inside then takes you on a guided multimedia tour of the best objects in your sky.
Starnavigator ng 102mm achromatic refractor telescope. Meade ls 8 acf lightswitch computerised telescope with acf optics with free celestron elements thermotorch 10. The meade lx90 acf is a one of the classic catadioptric telescopes offered by meade instruments. Hello, i am trying to download the firmware in order to set up the sd card and re flash my telescope but the links seem not to be working. Meade ls8 acf meade computerized telescopes cloudy nights. Meade etxls 6 in advanced comafree telescope, f10, w. The lx600 acf with starlock enables you to pinpoint stars all the way across the field of view with the redesigned f 8 acf optics. First light optics suppliers of astronomy telescopes, binoculars and accessories from. This awardwinning 8 f10 2032mm focal length powerhouse telescope is feature packed. Reinstall the driver but this time specify a specific location. The meade usb to serial cable provides the capability of using the usb port on a personal computer to connect to a. I have submitted posts elsewhere in 4m along these lines bill steen might recall providing some really useful advice regarding ap etc.
Francoiss success at astroimaging with his very nice image of m is impressive. Cassegrain, and a 6 and 8 advanced comafree acf optical system. We have 2 meade 6 ls 6 acf manuals available for free pdf download. Instead im using a mallincam skyraider dsc, an mfr 8 focal reducer, an orion skyglow filter and im.
Meade ls 8 acf meade 8 lightswitch high point scientific. The patented meade advanced comafree acf optical design offers the comafree pinpoint star images and flatter image fields greatly desired by discerning amateur astronomers, astrophotographers and professional observatories alike. Please confirm the file structure as it should appear on a sd card as. Ls 8 acf f10 lightswitch telescope discontinued meade. Plus, the lx200acf comes with observatoryclass optics and a series 4000 26mm plossl eyepiece. The ls 8 acf comes equipped with ultra high transmission coatings uhtc multicoated optics, a gps receiver, finder scope, level north technology and an autostar controller with autoalign software. Sep 03, 2012 the meade ls 8 acf has a focal length of 2000mm and focal ratio is f10. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur astronomers and. Optical systems are made with superior materials, featuring schott water white glass front correctors, oversized pyrex primary mirrors, and include meade. Page 1 of 2 meade ls8 acf posted in meade computerized telescopes. With the addition of modern cameras, the limits of what can be done with an ls altaz mount are being expanded. Equipped with ultra high transmission coatings uhtc and a resolving power of 0. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur astronomers and hobbyists telescopes advanced comafree acf.
Only meade manufactures their primary mirrors in diameters larger than their listed aperture e. Acf optics, but meade also offers a less expensive unit. This additional 14 yields a wider, fully illuminated fieldofview, and allows you to see the light other telescopes leave behind. Im starting to get tired of waiting and am now looking at other options.
The meade 10 254mm f10 lx90 acf advanced comafree telescope is for truly discerning astronomer who will not tolerate anything but the very best. Meade instruments telescopes, solar telescopes, binoculars. Now, for the truly discerning individual who demands the very best, the optical system of the meade ls 8 acf advanced comafree telescope delivers the sharpest, brightest image available. Meade 10 acf lx850 telescope the meade lx850 combines a fast f 8 advanced coma free acf optical system with highcontrast baffling, a sturdy, fullycomputerized goto german equatorial mount and the innovative starlock technology, to bring you the smartest and most comprehensive astroimaging equipment available. View and download meade max acf instruction manual online. Page 1 of 2 meade ls 8 acf posted in meade computerized telescopes.
I like meade scopes because their optics are cracking and the ls comes with acf. Hey folks, i know that this topic has probably been beaten to death, and then some, but i need some serious direction. Acf advanced comafree is an altered version of the meades previous. Ls8 firmware upgrade meade site link to fw seems not to be working posted in ls series.
The name meade, autostar, lightswitch and the meade logo are. Celestron seems to be having some issues, and the 8 advanced vx sct has been on backorder for some time now. The 12 meade ota is an advanced comafree telescope with an f 8 optical system and features highcontrast baffling that ensures crisp, pinpoint imaging to the very edge of the field. Here are a few of the features that set the meade ls 6 telescope system apart from all others. I notice most of these problems are resolved by downloading the current firmware. To produce a flat, comafree field similar to a ritcheychretien telescope, meade uses a fullaperture aspheric corrector lens in combination with. Ls8 firmware upgrade meade site link to fw seems not to. Autostar is a joke and i hate the idea of having to buy the update files i need. With lightswitch technology from meade, you simply flip on the power switch and. Why doesnt someone with a meade 6 etx ls acf upload the latest version files and let people who need them worry about correctly formatting a sd card.
I sold my ls 6 which i regret doing and bought an lx200 8 inch acf. Its superior meade acf optics, along with precision worm gear drives, sturdy diecast aluminum mount and robust steel tripod make this the ultimate platform for highresolution visual observation and imaging. Like the etxls the ls 8 will align itself on the night sky by simply flicking the switch giving you access to thousands of objects. The short answer is, if you want to do short exposure photography, the ls 6 can provide some fine results, however, if your goal is to do long exposure astrophotography, i would recommend a more stable platform, such as the lx200, lx600, or lx850. Its the biggest news in astronomy since, well, the lx200. Just some recordings of saturn with meade ls 8 acf, 2x barlow and lpi imager recording to amcap as avi files. In my case i found the file in the following directory. Meade etx ls8 vs windows vs starry night vs skysafari. Will also fit the meade ls8acf, lt8acf, lt8sc and ls8sc but please first measure. Meade lx200 acf 8 inch telescope harrison telescopes ltd. The problems are still not resolved and am beginning to wish i hadnt purchased it.
Ls8 wont align page 2 ls series meade 4m community. The lt is a fully featured go to telescope that sets a new highperformance standard for telescopes at its price range. The lightswitch system first obtains the current daytimelocation using an onboard gps module, next the integrated ccd camera takes a series of pictures of the night sky overhead, then it references the relative positions of. Meade instruments 8inch lightswitch series telescope with. Instruction manual meade 6 ls 6 acf instruction manual 47 pages. Meade 8 lx90 acf vs celestron 8 advanced vx sct cats. Meade 12 acf advanced coma free optical tube assembly. To connect the skyfi to starry night using windows will still require more steps as it is not a native windows solution. Meade instruments lx90 audiostar addendum user manual. Ls and astrophotography ls series meade 4m community. Ls8 acf connecting to autostar suite ls series meade 4m.
The setup is the same for the standard and giant field tripods. The meade 14 lx600 acf with starlock is a unique design with an integrated object finding and star tracking system built right into the telescope mount. Set the telescope in a large open area where you can see lots of sky. If it was me i would go for the lt series the same design as the ls but without autoalign. Meade ls 8 in advanced comafree lightswitch telescope f10 w.
Etxls, 150mm 6 in and 200mm 8 in f10 acf telescope on a singlefork arm with integral gps and eclips. Lx90 acf advanced comafree telescope pdf manual download. The lx200 series 8 acf telescope features a 8 aperture, 2000mm focal length, and f10 focal ratio with dualfork mounting. Several comments have been made by ls users who were having problems with their scope because of glitches in firmware. This software provides an efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. Meades lightswitch technology makes observing a snap. Meades revolutionary ls lightswitch series of telescopes use advanced technologies like gps, lnt and eclips ccd imaging to do what no other consumer telescopes have done before.
Meade 14 lx600acf advanced comafree telescope telescope. Meade ls 8 acf lightswitch computerised telescope with. Meade ls 8 inch advanced comafree lightswitch telescope 08100310 has advanced automated functionality plus exceptional optical capabilities. Meades revolutionary ls lightswitch telescope uses advanced technologies like. Later if you would rather align the scope yourself, you can sell off the starsense and get some money back. Meade 10 254mm f10 lx90acf advanced comafree telescope. We have 1 meade 8 ls8 acf manual available for free pdf download. I specified that i wanted the wedge so i could begin using the ls as an imager with the. This scope promised so much but so far has been a huge problem and full of frustration. We have 1 meade 8 ls8 sc manual available for free pdf download. You can get the 8 lt for the same price as the 6 ls.
Dec 09, 2011 moon by meade etx ls 6 acf pictures and music made by danny broerse. Simply flip the switch and the meade telescopes from etx ls automatically aligns itself. Having intially favoured the lx90, today i was able to look at the lx200. Ls8 acf connecting to autostar suite ls series meade. Likes and dislikes of ls8 acf ls series meade 4m community. Building upon the meade ls 6, the meade ls 8 is a high grade telescope that packs a punch with 78% more light gathering power for greater viewing ability of the night sky. Meade etx ls advanced comafree acf 6 in telescopes wuhtc uses advanced technologies like gps, lnt and eclips ccd imaging to do what no other consumer telescopes has done before. This new goto scope takes the hassle out of setup and offers highquality. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur astronomers and hobbyists. T he triedandtrue 8inch telescope from meade has taken another step forward with the latest version, the lx90acf. Meades patented automatic self alignment system aligns with just one touch of the power switch. View and download meade lx90 acf advanced comafree instruction manual online. The meade instruments corporation also shortened to meade is an american multinational. The meade 14 lx600 acf advanced comafree telescope is a very large, multibox, telescope and may arrive through freight service on a pallet for curbside delivery.
I thoroughly enjoyed that scope, the optics, autoalignment and goto capabilities were all in a convenient package that was a good balance of performance and portability. Now i like the meade lx90 8 acf but i also like the meade ls 8 acf. Some of the most popular features are listed below. The advancedcoma free acf design reduces astigmatism and eliminates diffraction spikes. Instruction manual meade 8 ls8 acf instruction manual 47 pages. If you want to use skyfi on windows with your ls 8. All that is required to keep it going as far as this supermodel in telescopes is there is just the click of a button. The 1st etxls6 acf was defected meade sent me a new one within 30 days,i downloaded the 1.
The hardest part is getting access to the files i need. Due to software problems i have been able to use my brand new ls 8 acf twice in the 3 months since i purchased it. Please note, we would normally source meade telescopes from the official uk distributor, so even if our website shows that it is in stock, wed suggest to doublecheck with us before ordering. Page 1 it is best to set up the telescope in twilight or before sunset the first time you use the etx ls. Meade s dsi camera control and basic image processing software. Lx85 series telescope 8 acf meade s allnew portable power supply. Perform the telescope and autostar ii setup indoors in the light so that you become familiar with the parts and operation before moving the telescope outside into the dark for observing. Dear allfor some months i have been investigating the purchase of my second, and last, telescope to replace my venerable etx90. The meade 8 lx90 schmidtcassegrain includes an oversize primary mirror of an 8. Feathertouch microfocuser fitting instructions pdf. Its been cold out so have been waiting for warmer weather. However, i recently sent an email to what i thought was an online retailer asking about equatorial wedges for the ls. Lightswitch technology is the ultimate in easy setup.
Features include a 8 203mm aperture, 2032mm focal length, and f10 focal ratio. In a separate command prompt window look for the location of the following file. Instruction manual 6 ls 6 acf and 6 ls 6 sc telescopes. Mar 01, 2012 now i like the meade lx90 8 acf but i also like the meade ls 8 acf. This 8 lx200acf has 8 diameter f10 acf optics focal length 2000mm and ultrahigh transmission coatings uhtc for maximum image brightness and contrast.
Meades revolutionary ls series use advanced technologies to do. Upon installation, please use serial number 783a36800007296416. Set up the telescope in the backyard, switch it on, walk away, 10 min lateri looking in the 26mm eyepiece and the star was right in the middle of the eyepiece. Provided the ls 8 ascom beta driver works you will still need to set up following these instructions. Nov 15, 2009 i like meade scopes because their optics are cracking and the ls comes with acf. First, let me say that this ls 8 is a great scope, the light switch works as advertised and the optics are excellent. Telescopes with autostar iii hand controller firmware version 1. Telescope meade 6 ls 6 acf instruction manual telescopes with autostar iii hand controller firmware version 1. With its technologically superior optical design, acf gives a flatter, comafree field of view with pinpoint images all the way to the edge of the field, rivaling ritcheycretien performance at a.
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