This awardwinning 8 f10 2000mm focal length powerhouse telescope is feature packed. Meade ls 6 acf lightswitch telescope tring astronomy centre. Nov 15, 2009 i like meade scopes because their optics are cracking and the ls comes with acf. After a few minutes, this telescope is ready for a full night of observation and fun. Hi everyone, i have a meade ls6 telescope which im trying to get firmware updates for. Meade ls 6 acf lightswitch computerised telescope with. However, i recently sent an email to what i thought was an online retailer asking about equatorial wedges for the ls. You can get the 8 lt for the same price as the 6 ls. Looking at the meade lightswitch 8 for a second scope for star partys, im a volunteer for the park services here where i live to help out with the star partys, most of us use and set up more then one scope. We already have reinvented the meade ls 8 inch acf f10 advanced comafree telescope. The ls 6 and ls 8 lightswitch telescopes the most sophisticated and easiest to use telescopes ever congratulations on receiving your new ls telescope.
Aperture 152 4mm6inch focal length 1524mm meade s 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 take all the hassle out of using a telescope simply flip the switch and the ls automatically aligns itself astronomer inside then takes you on a guided multimedia tour of. Me08100310 overview meade ls 8 acf lightswitch telescope. I opted for the meade ls 8 for its ease of setup and it does exactly what it says. The lightswitch is the most beginnerfriendly goto telescope there is. Builtin gps, magnetic north sensors, level sensors and a ccd camera do all the work within minutes. Page 2 telescope alignment please follow the instructions in the ls lightswitch manual to align your telescope. 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. Ushering in a new era for amateur astronomers, the meade ls8acf lightswitch 8 f10 catadioptric goto telescope aligns itself with virtually zero input from the user. Meade ls 8 f10 advanced coma free acf light switch. Meade s 6inch etx ls features the companys lightswitch technology, which aligns the telescope s drive with the flip of one switch.
True ritcheychretien telescopes, also known as rc telescopes, have a folded optical design like a schmidt or maksutovcassegrain but do not have a corrector plate. Revolutionary ls lightswitch series of telescopes take all the hassle out of using a telescope. Meade ls 8 inch acf lightswitch telescopes have gps and self align with autostar technology combined with uhtc advanced coma free optics. Instruction manual 6 ls 6 acf and 6 ls 6 sc telescopes with autostar iii hand controller.
The meade ls 8 acf advanced coma free lightswitch is a selfaligning catadioptric telescope designed to be very simple to operate. The focal length of the 6 acf optical tube is 1524mm. Meade instruments 6inch lightswitch series telescope with. Aperture 152 4mm6inch focal length 1524mm 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 take all the hassle out of using a telescope simply flip the switch and the ls automatically aligns itself astronomer inside then takes you on a guided multimedia tour of. The self aligning ls 8 acf telescope combines advanced coma free optics with the latest lightswitch goto technology from meade. Please follow the instructions in the ls lightswitch manual to align your telescope. Take one of these massive windows on the universe out to your.
View and download meade 6 ls 6 acf instruction manual online. Meades concept was to create a telescope that would be simple enough for. 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. Dec 11, 20 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. Meade ls 8 in advanced comafree lightswitch telescope f. With 78% more light gathering power than the ls 6, the ls 8 turns a unique viewing experience into an unsurpassed viewing experience. The ls6 and ls8 lightswitch telescopes the most sophisticated and easiest to use telescopes ever congratulations on receiving your new ls telescope. This awardwinning 8 f10 2032mm focal length powerhouse telescope is feature packed. Mar 04, 2012 lightswitch etx ls 6 telescope oyeahh the software is terrible the updates brick my scope thksss meade for the not support and software is nowhere to be found. When meade announced lightswitch technology in early 2009, the amateur astronomy game changed.
Meade s patented automatic self alignment system aligns with just one touch of the power sw. Meade instruments 08109003 lx90 acf 8 inch f10 advanced comafree telescope. If the telescope cannot find the stars during autoalignment and assuming a clear sky, please refer to the possible causes and. All of these little things can add up to beginning an observing evening in an unpleasant way and thats not what enjoying astronomy is all about. Meades patented automatic self alignment system aligns with just one touch of the power switch.
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. With its built in alignment system and internal gps it is able to align itself, anywhere in the world. Carry out to the patio 1 person, plug in and switch on. Meade lx200 8 gps acf telescope mint condition with extras.
Meade ls 8 acf lightswitch telescope harrison telescopes ltd. Meade s patented automatic selfalignment system aligns with just one touch of the power switch. Meade ls 8 acf lightswitch telescope features single arm fork altitudeazimuth altaz mount provides rigid structure with large precision roller bearings on both axis designed to carry large otas. If the telescope cannot find the stars during autoalignment. Like the etx ls the ls 8 will align itself on the night sky by simply flicking the switch giving you access to thousands of objects. Meade instruments 8inch lightswitch series telescope with. Meade ls 8 acf meade 8 lightswitch high point scientific. View and download meade etx ls acf instruction manual online.
Includes mounting bracket, connector cord and battery pack. View and download meade etxls acf instruction manual online. Meade ls8 acf problem with two star alignment meade. The most sophisticated, easiesttouse telescope anywhere is now available in an 8 aperture.
This 8 f10 2000mm focal length powerhouse telescope is feature packed. If the telescope cannot find the stars during autoalignment and assuming a clear sky, please refer to the. 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. The most popular designs include celestrons edgehd and meade s acf, or advanced comafree telescopes. Please refer to the right hand column on this page. Meade telescope manuals manualslib has more than 250 meade telescope manuals.
Meade 8 inch ls telescope with lightswitch technology 0810. Meade s patented automatic self alignment system aligns with just one touch of the power switch. Cassegrain, and a 6 and 8 advanced comafree acf optical system. Meade instruments 8 inch lightswitch series telescope with advanced comafree optics. Page 1 of 2 meade ls8 acf posted in meade computerized telescopes. Meade s revolutionary ls lightswitch telescope uses advanced technologies like gps, lnt and eclips ccd imaging to do what no other consumer telescope has done before. Advanced comafree telescopes with gps and autostar ii hand controller. The most sophisticated, easiest to use telescope anywhere. User manuals, meade telescope operating guides and service manuals. Instruction manual meade instruments telescopes, solar. Meade instruments 8inch lightswitch series telescope. Meade s patented lightswitch automatic self alignment system aligns with just one touch of the power switch. Page 1 of 2 meade ls6 firmware updates not working posted in meade computerized telescopes. I tried to download updates into a mini sd card which was formatted as fat32.
A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars. Meade ls 8inch acf f 10 advanced comafree telescope meade sku. Now imagine yourself setting up a very portable telescope called the meade ls 8 acf. Meade ls 8 inch advanced comafree lightswitch telescope 08100310 has advanced automated functionality plus exceptional optical capabilities.
Meade lightswitch series is a popular and one of the more expensive options. After your first experience, please sit down with this manual and read about all the advanced features that are. This awardwinning f10 powerhouse telescope is feature packed. Autoalignment was important because i dont have as much time for observing as id like and because i live between katy, and houston, texas where the number of clear nights is limited and the light pollution is close to maximum. Meade ls8 acf lightswitch telescope harrison telescopes. Meade ls 8 acf f10 lightswitch telescope orion telescopes.
Simply flip the switch and the ls automatically aligns itself. Meade ls8 acf meade computerized telescopes cloudy nights. My scope is a goto, so after i set up and do the alignment on my dob im done, but i still like to have a other scope and this one. This awardwinning 6 f10 1524mm focal length powerhouse telescope is feature packed and portable. Ls 6 acf f10 lightswitch telescope telescopes, solar. With lightswitch technology from meade, you simply flip on the power switch and. Meade s concept was to create a telescope that would be simple enough for. Ushering in a new era for amateur astronomers, the meade ls 8acf lightswitch 8 f10 catadioptric goto telescope aligns itself with virtually zero input from the user. Looking at or near the sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to your. Meade ups the ante with the introduction of an 8 inch lightswitch telescope. Meades lightswitch technology makes observing a snap. Click to download ls lightswitch series manual size.
Ls and astrophotography ls series meade 4m community. Meades revolutionary ls lightswitch telescope uses advanced technologies like gps, lnt and eclips ccd imaging to do what no other consumer telescope has done before. Get the best deals on meade catadioptric telescopes when you shop the largest online selection at. This 6 f10 1524mm focal length powerhouse telescope is feature packed. Meade ls 8 f10 advanced coma free acf light switch telescope. The new ls 8 acf telescope combines advanced coma free optics with the latest lightswitch goto technology from meade. I sold my ls 6 which i regret doing and bought an lx200 8 inch acf. Ls 6 acf f10 lightswitch telescope meade instruments. View and download meade starfinder reflecting telescope instruction manual online.
Meade ls 6 acf lightswitch computerised telescope with acf optics with free celestron elements thermotorch 10. The awardwinning 8 acf lightswitch telescope packs plenty of features into a compact shape. Meade ls 8 acf lightswitch telescope uk astronomy telescope. If it was me i would go for the lt series the same design as the ls but without autoalign. Its in the top 3 bestselling catadioptric telescopes and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as celestron 91030xlt or celestron vx 6 schmidt. This awardwinning 8 f10 powerhouse telescope is feature packed and portable. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur astronomers and hobbyists. The name meade, autostar, lightswitch and the meade logo are. We have 1 meade 8 ls8 acf manual available for free pdf download. Acf optics, but meade also offers a less expensive. Meade ls 8 acf problem with two star alignment posted in meade computerized telescopes. This weather resistant and uv resistant cover protects your 8 lx series telescope for short term outdoor usage, such as multiple daynight star parties or setting up in the backyard for several days. Reviewfirst light of the meade ls8 acf cloudy nights.
Meade ls 8 acf goto telescope with lightswitch rother. Meade s awardwinning, selfaligning lightswitch telescope is so easy to use. Meade 8inch lightswitch acf telescope skies unlimited. This awardwinning 6 f10 1524mm focal length powerhouse telescope is feature packed. Meade ls 8 in advanced comafree lightswitch telescope f10 w. You dont have to know polaris from the pleiades, or albireo from zubeneschamali, to align the scope on the sky each night. First, let me say that this ls 8 is a great scope, the light switch works as advertised and the optics are excellent. 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. Telescopes with autostar iii hand controller firmware version 1. The ls 6 lightswitch 6 acf and ls 6 lightswitch 6 sc telescope. Meade s revolutionary ls tm lightswitch tm series of telescopes use advanced technologies like gps, lnt tm and eclips tm ccd imaging to do what no other consumer telescopes have done before.
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. Meade 8 ls8 acf manuals manuals and user guides for meade 8 ls8 acf. This meade 6 ls acf lightswitch catadioptric telescope aligns itself on the skies automatically to make astronomy easy. I originally owned a meade lt6 and a meade etx125at, both very good scopes in their own right although the etx125 does have quite a few rough edges. Meade ls 8 acf lightswitch computerised telescope with acf optics with free celestron elements thermotorch 10. I flipped on the lightswitch and let the telescope do its thing. Meade lightswitch telescopes meade telescopes telescopes. The most advanced telescope available to the amateur. Once the automatic alignment routine is completed, the included autostar iii goto keypad provides a 100,000 celestial object database to slew to supported. These awardwinning 6 and 8 inch telescopes are feature packed. Thanks to its new lightswitch technology, you simply turn it on and let it do the work.
Ushering in a new era for amateur astronomers, the meade ls6acf lightswitch 6 f10 catadioptric goto telescope aligns itself with virtually zero input from the user. Meades revolutionary ls lightswitch telescope uses advanced. Lightswitch ls telescopes meade instruments telescopes. The 1st etxls6 acf was defected meade sent me a new one within 30 days,i downloaded the 1. Never use a meade ls 6 telescope to look at the sun.
Autostar iii telescopes, such as the lightswitch ls telescope, will require a usb ab cable to connect to the telescope mount. Meade instruments is acknowledged as one of the most innovative and. Simply flip a switch on a meade 8 lightswitch and it automatically aligns itself in the night sky. The meade ls 8 inch acf f10 advanced comafree telescope has been in existence for several years in one variety or another but for the bulk of those many years, there has hardly ever been one which even came up near living up to the hype the manufacturers claimed in all of their promoting. The meade ls 8 is the most advanced telescope of its size available to amateur astronomers today. 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.
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