Meade LS 8″ ACF LightSwitch telescope (with many extras)
- “LightSwitch” Technology
- “Astronomer Inside”
- Coma-free optics
- LS with automatic alignment
- 12 volt power pack adapter and extension cord
- Dew shield
- Series 4000 eyepieces and 2x Barlow
- Complete set of filters
- Laser alignment collimator
- Laser pointer
– This telescope is solidly built and smooth in operation; an ideal instrument for someone that wants to enjoy astronomy without getting a PhD in astrophysics; manually scan the sky or let the built in computer handle the details. It boots up quickly, acquires GPS coordinates, finds level and north and self-aligns in a few minutes and will provide a complete tour of that evening’s visible sky.
The hand-held AutoStar III GoTo keypad has a database of over 100,000 objects; all with in-depth descriptions. Just select an object and push the “GoTo” button. Then watch the telescope automatically put your object in the eyepiece.
8 C size batteries will run the telescope for 3-5 hours. In addition, I purchased the external AC battery pack and 12 volt car adaptor.
This package includes a rigid single fork mount and an adjustable, steel leg tripod.
With high transmission coatings the LS gives you the sharpest, brightest optical system for its size; performance only seen in systems costing much more.
Greg Oehm
773-817-4707
gregoehm@hotmail.com
Saturday October 29 Regular Monthly Meeting at 7 PM, Supper Bowl at 6
Join us on October 29th at 7 PM for our regular monthly meeting, 6 PM if you are going to join us for the supper bowl.
We will have an informative presentation by Michael Fahrenwald from UALR on Gamma Ray Astronomy and Rocky Togni presentin Capricorn as the Constellation of the Month inside at 7 and observing afterward if conditions allow.
As always, meetings of the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society are open to the public.
SupperBowl will be at 6PM. Price will be $6 each.
