{"product_id":"meade-lx200-10-sct-with-custom-single-arm-fork-mount-peterson-gear-upgrade-local-pickup-only","title":"Meade LX200 10\" SCT with Custom Single-Arm Fork Mount \u0026 Peterson Gear Upgrade - Local Pickup Only","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"81\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"81\"\u003eMeade LX200 10\" SCT with Custom Single-Arm Fork Mount \u0026amp; Peterson Gear Upgrade - Local Pickup Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"428\"\u003eFor sale is a unique Meade LX200 10\" SCT system featuring a professionally machined \u003cstrong data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"197\"\u003esingle-arm fork conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike the original dual-fork LX200 design, this custom setup allows the mount to accept telescopes equipped with either \u003cstrong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"366\"\u003eLosmandy D-series or Vixen-style dovetails\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an extremely versatile visual or imaging platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eThe mount has also been upgraded with \u003cstrong data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"498\"\u003ePeterson Engineering gears\u003c\/strong\u003e, a highly regarded upgrade that improves the LX200's mechanical performance and tracking reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"615\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"968\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19mpmy4\" data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eMeade 10\" f\/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"um6anv\" data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eCustom-machined single-arm fork mount conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ghkurz\" data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eAccepts both Losmandy and Vixen dovetail-equipped telescopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dtkgod\" data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"809\"\u003ePeterson gear upgrade installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hdm0no\" data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eGoTo and tracking functionality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cee18l\" data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eHeavy-duty LX200 drive base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f7mp51\" data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eIdeal for visual observing, outreach, or imaging setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iazqsi\" data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eUnique one-of-a-kind configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eThis setup offers the stability and proven electronics of the LX200 platform while adding the flexibility normally found on modern dovetail-based mounts. The custom single-arm design makes it easy to swap between different optical tubes without being locked into a dedicated fork-mounted OTA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eThe 10\" SCT provides excellent all-around performance on planets, the Moon, globular clusters, galaxies, and nebulae while remaining relatively compact for its aperture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"oc telescope","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48351425069310,"sku":null,"price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2129\/9429\/files\/image0.jpg?v=1781222066","url":"https:\/\/octelescope.com\/products\/meade-lx200-10-sct-with-custom-single-arm-fork-mount-peterson-gear-upgrade-local-pickup-only","provider":"oc telescope","version":"1.0","type":"link"}