Meade Teleskop ACF-SC 355/3556 UHTC LX200 OTA

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🔭 Meade LX200 ACF 355mm UHTC Optical Tube

A full 355mm (14") Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube from Meade's legendary LX200 series, finished with Meade's Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) for maximum light throughput. Built for observatories and advanced observers who demand large aperture with coma-free, astrograph-quality optics in a proven, time-tested design.

🔭 355mm Aperture 🔬 ACF Coma-Free Optics ✨ UHTC High-Transmission Coatings 🌌 Observatory-Grade Performance ⭐ Proven LX200 Heritage

⭐ Quick Overview

Best For

Observatories
advanced amateur astronomers
imaging teams
institutions upgrading to large-aperture Schmidt-Cassegrain optics

Observing Targets

Faint galaxies
nebulae
globular clusters
high-resolution planetary and lunar work

Main Advantages

Large 355mm aperture in a compact folded-optics tube
coma-free ACF design suited to both visual and imaging use
UHTC coatings for maximum light transmission
proven LX200 optical heritage

A Flagship Optical Tube From A Legendary Series

The LX200 series has a long-standing reputation among serious amateur and institutional astronomers, and this 355mm ACF optical tube represents its large-aperture flagship configuration. Meade's Advanced Coma-Free design corrects the off-axis coma inherent to standard Schmidt-Cassegrain optics, producing pinpoint stars across a much wider usable field — a crucial advantage for both demanding visual work and astrophotography.

UHTC (Ultra-High Transmission Coatings) further improve light throughput across the optical path, helping this large aperture perform at its full potential on faint deep-sky targets.

🌌 What Is The LX200 ACF 355mm Used For?

🌌 Faint Galaxies

Large aperture combined with coma-free optics resolves fine detail in fainter targets.

✨ Nebulae

Enhanced light transmission benefits both visual detection and imaging of subtle nebular structure.

⭐ Globular Clusters

Resolved to dense, star-rich cores.

🪐 High-Resolution Planetary Work

Long folded focal length excellent for detailed planetary observation and imaging.

💡 Why Coma-Free Design Matters At Large Aperture

Standard Schmidt-Cassegrain optics can show increasing coma toward the edge of the field, particularly noticeable at large apertures and with modern large-sensor imaging cameras. Meade's ACF design specifically corrects this, delivering sharp stars across a much wider usable field for both visual observing and astrophotography.

✨ UHTC Coating Technology

✨ Increased light transmission across the full optical path

🌌 Improved performance on faint deep-sky targets

🔬 Reduced scattered light for better contrast

📸 Benefits both visual observing and long-exposure imaging

⭐ Proven Design At An Institutional Scale

The LX200 series has an established track record in advanced amateur and institutional settings, and this 355mm configuration extends that heritage to an aperture capable of serious observatory-grade performance.

🎯 Perfect For

🏛️ Observatories

A proven, large-aperture optical tube for serious visual and imaging programs.

📸 Advanced Astrophotographers

Coma-free optics suited to modern large-sensor cameras.

⭐ Institutions & Advanced Clubs

A reliable, well-established optical platform.

📸 Suited To Both Visual And Imaging Use

The ACF design's coma-free field makes this optical tube unusually versatile: capable of delivering excellent high-power visual views while also performing well as an imaging platform when paired with a suitable equatorial GoTo mount and camera.

💡 Deployment Tips For Best Results

Allow ample cooldown time, often an hour or more, for this large aperture to reach thermal equilibrium.
Use a mount rated well above the tube's weight for the steadiest performance.
A permanent or semi-permanent installation is recommended given the telescope's size.

📊 Technical Specifications

Brand	Meade
Model	LX200 ACF UHTC
Optical Design	Advanced Coma-Free Schmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture	355mm (14")
Focal Length	3556mm
Coatings	UHTC Ultra-High Transmission Coatings
Delivery Format	Optical Tube Assembly (OTA), mount not included

📦 Included Accessories

📦 LX200 ACF 355mm optical tube

📦 Tube rings/dovetail plate

📦 Finderscope bracket

📦 Manual

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Does this include a mount?

No, it is sold as an optical tube assembly for use with a suitable large-capacity GoTo mount.

❓ Is this suitable for astrophotography?

Yes, the ACF coma-free design is well suited to modern imaging cameras.

❓ How long does cooldown take?

Often an hour or more given the size of the primary mirror.

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