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Here is the Meade LX90 Schmidt Cassesgrain Telescope.

It is an F/10 unit with an 8 inch Apature. The Focal Length is approx 2 meters.

The unit is computer controlled using the Autostar. Updates are available via Meade online and can be found here.

Meade LX90 SCT                                 Orion Finderscope mounted in scope rings                Home made "jam jar" focusing knob

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