Advanced Capability: The Meade 8" LX90 is the first full-capability, computer-controlled 8" Schmidt- Cassegrain ever offered in its price range. We believe that the great majority of serious amateur astronomers want their telescope not only to be a high-resolution visual observing instrument but also to be fully qualified for the more advanced areas of astronomy, including long-exposure CCD imaging and astrophotography. As detailed below, the LX90 meets all requirements in these areas.

Special features of the 8" LX90 include: (a) a die-cast-aluminum double-tine fork mount that rigidly supports the optical tube in all sky orientations; (b) worm gears of 4.9"-diameter on both telescope axes that permit smooth sidereal-rate tracking of celestial objects as well as precise guiding corrections during long-exposure imaging; (c) a chromed-steel variable-height tripod that provides all the rigidity required in sensitive field applications -- in fact, the same tripod as provided with the Meade 8" LX200.

Autostar Computer Controller: The LX90's standard-equipment Autostar controller connects to the telescope's control panel and permits an incredible array of telescope options...has 30,000 object database with Go-To capabilities!