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Orion Telescopes
Meade LX85 Illuminated Polar Scope
$149.99
 
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  • Handy scope makes polar-aligning the LX85 equatorial telescope mount a snap
  • Built-in reticle pattern for quickly determining the rotation of the North Pole around Polaris
  • Battery powered illuminator included to light up the reticle - extremely handy in the dark when the reticle itself would be difficult to see against the background sky
  • Easy installation - simply threads into the R.A. axis of the LX85 telescope mount
  • Ensures accurate GoTo slewing and tracking of your LX85 mount


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Item #  56197b
Mfg Model #  617008

The Meade LX85 Illuminated Polar Scope enables highly accurate polar alignment of the LX85 equatorial telescope mount. Accurate polar alignment is essential for precise tracking, especially at high powers, and for astrophotography guiding. This accessory threads into the telescope mount's housing along the Right Ascension axis. The optics feature a printed reticle that makes aligning on Polaris easy and fast. Includes complete instructions.

Warranty

Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for two years from date of purchase. This warranty is provided by Meade for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact Meade at 800-626-3233.

Product Support
Visit our product support section for instruction manuals and more
  • User level
    Intermediate
  • Additional included accessories
    Battery powered illuminator LED
  • Other features
    Attached illuminator lights up the reticle, Accurately aligns the LX85 mount
  • Warranty
    Two year

Polar Alignment Scope
Illumintor
Rear Port Cover
Allen Wrench

Orders received by 1pm Eastern Standard Time for in-stock items ship the same business day. Order received after noon will ship the next business day. When an item is not in-stock we will ship it as soon as it becomes available. Typically in-stock items will ship first and backordered items will follow as soon as they are available. You have the option in check out to request that your order ship complete, if you'd prefer.

SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS APPLY FOR THIS PRODUCT

This product is available to ship Standard delivery US except for delivery to Alaska and Hawaii. Delivery is available to APO/DPO/FPO addresses. Delivery is not available to US territories/protectorates. Delivery is available to Canada.

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