The AudioStar controller has a multitude of functions for you to explore, such as digital positional readouts, a database of up to 200 user-defined objects, 9-Speed dual-axis movement, and much more. Choose the Tonight’s Best tour on the controller and you will be shown, you guessed it, the best objects in the sky for that particular date and time. If you don’t know what’s up in the sky on a particular evening, or don’t have a particular observing schedule in mind, let the Meade AudioStar show you “Tonight’s Best”. With a database of over 30,000 objects and a built-in speaker, the Meade AudioStar will not only help you find objects with its easy, user-friendly interface, it can talk to you about a wide range of objects for a truly interactive experience. Use the AudioStar controller to find objects, do an easy alignment, move the mount electronically, or take a tour of the night's best objects. With weights as low as these, even older children and teens can set it up! The mount head weighs just 19.9 pounds, the tripod weighs 12.4 pounds, and the counterweight weighs 9 pounds. The LX85 mount breaks down into three lightweight pieces. The LX85 mount is made of metal and is anodized with a white finish, while a few components, like the setting circles, are finished in “Meade Blue”. Also, there is no need to perform a meridian flip with the LX85 and an integrated guide port is ready and waiting to accept your favorite autoguider. Meade's Smart Drive offers PPEC training so that you can easily track through long exposures or just keep objects in your eyepiece for a good, long time without the need to adjust for drift. The LX85 GEM is fitted with 12v DC low-cog servo motors on both axes (right ascension and declination). The Meade LX85 is a lightweight yet sturdy, classic German equatorial mount that has been upgraded with an AudioStar hand controller for state-of-the-art GoTo electronics. About the Meade LX85 German Equatorial Mount We recommend the Meade Universal AC Power Adapter (07584) or the #607 DC Power Cord (07043) and a 12V Power Supply. Please Note: This mount requires a user-provided 12V DC power source and supply. This package will make it simple for you to find your favorite celestial objects, and enjoy your long nights observing the skies. Also included are 2 Super Plossl 1.25" eyepieces and an 8x50 viewfinder. Observe the Moon, planets, deep-sky objects, star clusters, and even some brighter galaxies like never before with the 8" LX85 Reflector from Meade! In this package, you will receive an 8" reflector equipped with the LX85 GoTo mount as well as an aluminum and steel tripod to reinforce your system with the capability to add more accessories. Description Meade 8" Reflector on LX85 Computerized Equatorial Mount
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