![]() All German equatorial telescopes must stop tracking near the meridian to flip to the other side of the mount, re-acquire the target, and stabilize guiding, before imaging of the object can continue. It can track continuously across the meridian without interruption. For one, the fork mounted configuration doesn’t require any pier flip when tracking across the meridian. The included Meade X-Wedge installed between the drive base and the tripodĮquatorially mounted telescopes with fork mounts like this LX200 wedge bundle have several distinct advantages over German EQ telescopes. For short planetary and lunar photography, a wedge is not necessary and the telescope can be set up in Alt-Az configuration as normally used for visual observation - a simpler process that does not require polar alignment. This alignment eliminates stars in your long exposure photograph from appearing as a long arc, trail or streak due to an effect known as field rotation. The wedge allows the astrophotographer to align the telescope’s axis of rotation with the Earth’s axis of rotation. ![]() The equatorial wedge is mounted between a telescope and the tripod to accomplish the tilt of an equatorial type mount that matches the observer’s latitude and permits precise polar alignment of your telescope. The X-Wedge is suitable for use at latitude ranges between 25 – 65 degrees. Thirty percent more stable than competing equatorial wedges, the X-Wedge sets a new standard for equatorial stability with exceptional vibration damping. This precision CNC machined wedge is constructed from ultra-rigid aircraft grade aluminum with smooth, accurate altitude and azimuth adjustments. Designed for long exposure astrophotography and imaging with Meade models up to 14″ diameter. ![]() The X-Wedge is an extremely heavy-duty wedge allowing for a secure and stable mounting. This bundled package includes the Meade X-Wedge which is designed specifically for larger telescopes and converts your alt-azimuth (Alt-Az) telescope into a system ready for long exposure astrophotography. Push button controls, automatic locating and tracking of celestial objects, and a wealth of object data at your fingertips in the AutoStar II hand controller make the LX200 a joy to use. Strong and stable fork arms hold the optical tube rock solid to dampen any vibrations, which is critical for high power planetary observation or long exposure deep-sky imaging. When disassembled, the 14″ LX200 is fairly manageable because of its compact nature and can be set up quickly (please see the component weight breakdown below to make sure you are comfortable lifting the heaviest individual components - we recommend two people lift the optical tube/fork assembly up onto the tripod). Incredibly compact considering its aperture, the 14″ f/10 ACF is ideally suited for setting up in the backyard in a medium sized observatory, and even taking in the car to a dark sky site on the weekend. The Meade 14″ f/10 LX200 ACF Telescope has long been a classic fixture among Meade’s LX series of Alt/Az fork mounted telescopes.
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