![]() ![]() Assembled weight of the LX85 mount and tripod is 34.1 lbs. Included with the mount and tripod is an accessory tray to hold various eyepieces and accessories, a 25’ DC power cable, a 9-pound counterweight, and the Autostar Suite available as on online download. The control panel has numerous inputs for a range of accessories, including an ST-4 autoguider port, Aux port, electronic focuser port, illuminated reticle power output, and the 12v DC input (5.5mm/2.5mm tip-positive) port. In addition to GoTo and tracking capability, the AudioStar permits a wide array of fascinating and educational functions such as multiple Guided Tours, digital positional readouts, the ability to link with a PC using optionally available software and cord, and much more. Once aligned with the sky, the AudioStar is ready to take you to any object in the over 30,000 object database. This computerized celestial object locating system plugs into the telescope's handbox port allowing a quick telescope alignment. ![]() The Meade AudioStar features audio files and an internal speaker. With the included AudioStar hand controller you have easy access to over 30,000 objects that you can view with a simple press of a button! AudioStar Astronomer Inside technology features a built-in speaker that plays over four hours of educational content about the celestial objects you view! If these features weren’t already enough, the LX85 is compatible with the Meade Zero-Image Shift Electronic Micro focuser. The LX85 mount also includes an integrated autoguider port to readily connect to your autoguider camera, making your astro-imaging experience easy and straightforward. Seamlessly image the best parts of the night sky without having to worry about performing a meridian flip. With its built-in integer gearing motor drive, you’ll be able to track through long exposures using Meade’s Smart Drive feature for recording permanent periodic error correction (PPEC). This stable mount can impressively handle slight load imbalances with ease. The LX85 features a Vixen-style dovetail cradle for mounting telescopes and cameras up to 33 lbs., coupled with a sturdy build and low-cog servo-motors that ensure smooth tracking performance. The LX85 is the perfect choice for the cultivated observer and astro-imager looking to chase deep sky objects! Meade’s LX85 Series will keep you looking up for many years to come and sets a standard for mid-sized telescopes at a great price. The Meade LX85 Equatorial mount with AudioStar is a high-quality, portable, German equatorial mount featuring fully automated GoTo slewing to thousands of objects in the night sky. ![]()
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