Meade LX80 Multi-Mount

Published: March 25, 2012

Meade’s LX80 Multi-Mount functions as a German equatorial mount, an alt-azimuth mount, or a mount for two optical tube assemblies. It features 2-inch-diameter (5 centimeters) stainless-steel legs and a 30,000-object database.
Price: $799
[t] 800.626.3233
[w] www.meade.com

_{This product appeared in the May 2012 New Products page.}

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GRANT STUART from TEXAS said:

I would not buy this mount. I saw one at OPT and was disappointed by the quality. It might work for visual use, but there is No way, it would work well for deep-sky astrophotography. There is over a half inch of play in the gears with a slight push. I have a LX-90 mount, and is great for visual, but useless for deep sky photography. On a positive note, you can shoot the planets and moon, because you are taking multiple frames per second, and not long exposures. I would recommend looking at the mount in person before buying.

Submitted: 4/17/2013 4:22:22 PM (CST)

ANTON J VAN DIJK said:

I am looking for a Go-To mount. The Meade LX80 almost fits my budget, but sofar I haven't seen 100% positive reviews.

Submitted: 8/25/2012 8:55:30 PM (CST)

SOCRATES GARCIA from TEXAS said:

They look nice, I had my eye on the LX800 mount, but with the quality control and the price, it's a gamble. My first LX200GPS had problems the first day, sent it back for repairs. I'll wait or go to a different mount that is more reliable.

Submitted: 5/18/2012 12:11:51 PM (CST)

JOHN SHUTZ from CALIFORNIA said:

You want it when?

Submitted: 4/4/2012 3:51:03 AM (CST)

	Sun	Sun	Moon
RISE	—		—	PHASE	—
SET	—		—	DISK	—

	Mercury	Mercury	Venus	Venus
RISE	—		—
SET	—		—
		—		—

	Mars	Mars	Jupiter	Jupiter	Saturn	Saturn
RISE	—		—		—
SET	—		—		—
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