An Observatory-Level Telescope for the Serious Astronomer and Astrophotographer

The Meade RCX400 Series is a line of observatory-level telescopes for the serious astronomer and astrophotographer. The telescopes feature the most sophisticated and technologically advanced mechanics and electronics ever offered.

The scope's Ritchey-Chrétien or RC optical design is well known to discerning astrophotographers and is the telescope optical design preferred by many of the leading professional observatories in the world.

Meade, however, has taken its f/8 RC optical design to a higher level by adding a corrector plate to reduce residual astigmatism that is inherent in the traditional optical design.

Performance was further improved by incorporating computer-optimized baffling and Meade's unsurpassed Ultra High Transmission Coatings (UHTC™) for maximum image contrast and brightness. The Series 5000 24mm 2" O.D. ultra-wide-angle eyepiece delivers extremely high resolution, contrast and full-field sharpness over an astounding 82° apparent field-of-view.
The carbon graphite and Kevlar tube is a unique lightweight, high-strength material with ultra-low expansion characteristics that maintain the spacing between the optics. This means that focus settings do not change even if the outside temperature does--a critical feature to astrophotographers.

The front and back cells of the RCX400 are designed to allow the maximum amount of air-flow around the optics in order to achieve the quickest "cool-down" times. To accelerate the process, a built-in fan on the rear cell can be turned on and off through the AutoStar II handbox. The rear cell additionally incorporates a multi-port panel with 3 USB ports, a port for an autoguider, AutoStar II handbox, illuminated reticle, RS232 and one for future "Smart" accessories.

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Accessory Kit #07877 Includes:
- 6.7mm Series 5000 Ultra Wide Angle eyepiece
- 18mm Series 5000 Ultra Wide Angle eyepiece
- Series 5000 2x TeleXtender