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Q&A for Meade LX85 8in Newtonian Reflector Telescope, Optical Tube Assembly Only — 5 Questions & 5 Answers

Name Meade LX85 8in Newtonian Reflector Telescope, Optical Tube Assembly Only
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John Francis, guest, from GA, United States, asked on January 24, 2021

What tripod would be best to maximize the abilities of this telescope?

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Answered by Ryan Tarczynski, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on April 22, 2021

The best one would be https://www.opticsplanet.com/meade-lx85-german-equatorial-mount-tripod-with-audiostar.html

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Gary, guest, from CA, United States, asked on December 22, 2020

Does tripod come with scope? If not, how much?

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Answered by Ryan Tarczynski, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on April 22, 2021

No it does not come with tripod.

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Wesley, guest, from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, asked on December 20, 2020

Can you let me know what would be the best Tripod to use with this particular telescope

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Answered by Ryan Tarczynski, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on April 22, 2021

would need this tripod https://www.opticsplanet.com/meade-lx85-german-equatorial-mount-tripod-with-audiostar.html

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Rob, member, from MA, United States, asked on December 13, 2020

What else beside assembly do I need?

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Answered by Ryan Tarczynski, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on April 22, 2021

Need a tripod stand for it.

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Steven, guest, from MN, United States, asked on May 28, 2020

what about a stand for it?

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Answered by Ryan Tarczynski, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on April 22, 2021

Would need to purchase the stand/tripod separately

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