The LX200GPS-SMT telescope by Meade Instruments Corp. is a complete, high-quality system. Astronomy: James Forbes. This review, “Star power,” appeared in the July 2004 issue of Astronomy magazine.

The new Meade LX200 ACF, a $13,000 telescope installed this week in the rooftop observatory of McConnell Hall, replaces a 15-year-old Meade telescope that wasn’t functioning sufficiently. “We sank ...

Society members bring their own telescopes, but a 16-inch Meade LX200 is permanently mounted in an observatory. Skip to main content. You have permission to edit this article. Edit Close. 79 ...

Meade’s LX200GPS-SMT is a large telescope, but it can be transported and set up anywhere. Compare its size to Meade’s 5-inch ETX125 (right).