The meade etx 125 maksutovcassegrain telescope will make exploring the night sky fun and easy. Allows you to both operate and update your autostar equipped meade telescope from your computer. Website by opticstar ltd, official importer of meade instruments in the united kingdom. Meade instruments etx90 observer telescope telescope. Meade etx105pe astro telescope premier edition standard. October 1999, page 61 and meades etx 125ec a first look, we note several mechanical problems. Fully capable of being used in both observing and photographic applications, the etx 125.
A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur astronomers and. Meade etx125 observer telescope lowest prices ships free. The meade etx 125 pe was my first telescope from astronomics, and this newer version is a great starter scope. At the time, this telescope was also the first affordable alternative to highend products such as the questar maksutov cassegrain, and more than 20.
Astrophotography with the etx 125 posted in etx series. Meade offers a large selection of telescopes designed to give observers high magnification views of objects through precision optics. The classic meade etx 125 telescope was one of the most popular portable telescopes ever made, and we are excited with the return of the meade etx 125 observer, the largest telescope in the meade etx observer lineup. For the casual or beginning observer the meade etx90at may be all the telescope ever required.
Meade etx70at telescope w tripod and ccd camera is an excellent telescope and good buy. All the sizes available, the meade etx125 5 maksutov cassegrain telescope has been a clear favorite. Threaded into the polar axis of the meade lx70 german equatorial mount this handy accessory allows the user to quickly and precisely polar align their telescope. This driver provides both telescope and focuser interfaces each of. Starlock software software downloads support meade. Meade skycapture imaging software software downloads. When meade first introduced the etx short for everyones telescope. Meade etx80bb backpack observatory telescope 08050420. How to set up and align meade etx telescope ra and ec. Products include astronomical telescopes and accessories, eyepieces, ccd imaging equipment, astronomical software, spotting scopes, binoculars, and.
This 80mm aperture and 400mm f5 focal length marry the portability of the etx with meade s premium optics. View online or download meade etx60at instruction manual. Updating my old etx60 getting started general help and. Etx 90 connected to a laptop posted in meade computerized telescopes. Meade etx80bb backpack observatory telescope 08050420 in addition to the exceptional features of the meade etx80attc telescope, the backpack version has a slightly lighter field tripod with bubble level indicator and. Set up your tripod and align your telescope all at once. The etx 125 observer comes loaded and ready to use with an array of accessories and additions. Make sure the ground is stable and approximately level. An 8 cord connected permanently to the transformer ends in a 5. I am seriously interested in progressing to the next step, i. Astrofinder software allows telescope control from a computer. This 5 127mm maksutovcassegrain meade observer telescope will make exploring the night sky fun and easy.
Whether you are an advanced astroimager looking for a highend astrograph or a budding amateur astronomer, you are sure to find the right telescope with your needs and skill level. The etx 90 observer fully equips the modern explorer with a sophisticated, automated and portable telescope. One is a transformer that converts normal 110120 volt 60hz household ac power to 12 volt dc. Telescope meade etx astro telescopeetx spotting scope instruction manual. To see this telescope in action, you can check out my video of the. Building of the success of the smaller 90mm iteration, meade instruments upgrades the aperture and focal length to give you a complete gotoenabled observation rig with the ability to make detailed observations of the moon and planets and reach outside the solar system to resolve bright deepspace objects with their etx125 observer 127mm f15 maksutovcassegrain goto telescope. From the builtin flip mirror to the red dot finder, each accessory packaged with this scope is of great use and greater quality. Got one for christmas 2001 and have had alot of fun with it so far. The open architecture of the meade autostar permits the update of operating software, the loading of events such as comets. Opt carries a wide selection of meade instruments cuttingedge telescopes and optical tube assemblies ota. I saw my first meade etx series in the discovery channel store and bought the etx70 because the price was decent and it appeared to be a well made unit.
The etx started out as a 90 mm 312 maksutov cassegrain telescope first produced in 1996 and took advantage of high volume mass production and simplified optical and parts construction to open a new market for a cheap alternative to the very expensive questar 312 maksutov cassegrain the etx line has been expanded to 105 mm, and 125 mm maksutov cassegrains and achromatic. Im getting back into observing after a several year hiatus and dug out my old meade etx60. Meade 6 inch ls telescope with lightswitch technology 06100310 meade 6 inch etxls telescope with lightswitch technology features the revolutionary ls astronomical telescope features the most advanced electronics and optics ever applied to a. The return of the extremely popular etx takes mobile astronomy to the next level. Meade 6 inch ls telescope with lightswitch technology. Works excellent, easy to set up and crystal clear viewing.
Hi,i would like to connect my etx90 to my lap top and run it using something like the sky software. Astrophotography with the etx 125 etx series meade 4m. Controlling a meade etx or lx200 with stellarium and stellarium. Controlling a meade telescope with stellarium requires a quick and simple hardware and software setup. The etx80 observer has a achromatic refractor optical design to enjoy closeup views of land and celestial objects anytime, anwhere. Aux port provides connection for current and future meade acces sories, such as the meade astrofinder software with cable connector kit, which allows you. The meade etx 125 is a portable, fully computerized telescope with a sturdy allmetal tripod, and crisp maksutov cassegrain optics. Telescope control software software free download telescope control software top 4 download offers free software downloads for windows, mac, ios and android computers and mobile devices. This section contains a world of upgrades and accessories for the meade etx range of telescopes 11 items show 12 24 36 48 60. To ensure that you purchase the correct component for your meade telescope, you should first identify the make and model of telescope that you are buying it for. Using you meade etx for safe solar observing you can use your meade etx telescope for observing sunspots and faculae and the occasional white light flare.
I soon discovered there was not a lot of etx information available online at that time, so i put up a web page with some personal comments and photos. Meade telescope parts and accessories for sale ebay. Hello, i own an etx 125 and thus far i have seen several planets and deep sky objects. Click here for the meade etx 90pe premium telescope. Meades dsi camera control and basic image processing software. To automatically track and locate objects in the night to set up the telescope in twilight or before sunset the large open area where you can see lots of the night sky. Where can i find software and manual downloads for my meade. The first video shows how to set up hardware and the second, software configuration. Purchasing the the correct part for your meade telescope. Envisage software click to download meades dsi camera control and basic image processing software. Meade astrofinder software displays a realtime interactive star chart on your computer screen that constantly shows you where your scope is pointing, so you can locate targets. Meade ext 125 telescope meade observer telescope with.
Known for its groundbreaking telescopic designs, meade has introduced dozens of improvements over. Audiostar handbox controller the audiostar computer controller with speaker helps you quickly find and goto over 30,000 objects in the night sky. Mike weasner bought his first etx astro telescope in 1996 and created. Controlling a meade etx or lx200 with stellarium and. Hi,i would like to connect my etx 90 to my lap top and run it using something like the sky software. Live in illinois so have to be brave to use it this time of the year but i still do. Discuss and post questions with other etx telescope owners in the etx telescope forums. Obviously you must take the utmost care when observing the sun as even the merest glimpse of it through an unfiltered optical system can lead to permanent eye damage, if not, blindness. The only problem is that the autostar firmware needs to.
Meade customer service seems dedicated to not serving their customers, so ordering replacement parts can be a hassle. Etx90 connected to a laptop posted in meade computerized telescopes. It offers cordless operation, allowing you to use the telescopes dualaxis drive system for more than 40 hours on eight aa batteries. Or, for the advanced astronomer who already owns a larger instrument, the etx90at is the perfect ultraportable, diffractionlimited field telescope. In september 1996, i purchased a meade etx astro telescope. Originally produced in 1996, meade etx 90 is the first telescope to be designed for both beginners and professionals alike. Spend less time aligning and more time observing with your meade lx70. Since its introduction the meade etx series has been one of the most popular small telescopes among amateur astronomers, outreach volunteers, classrooms and serious astronomers looking for a grab and go option. For use with meade etx60, etx70 and etx80 telescopes. It gives computerized goto mount which makes it a great telescope for beginners to learn and explore astronomy first hand. At approximately 8 pounds, and 15 inches in length, it packs a lot of power into a compact unit.
Worlds leading manufacturer of astronomical telescopes for the serious amateur astronomer. Allinall, if you do not mind removing and reinstalling every time the scope is used, this is by far the best dew shield i have found for the etx telescope and highly recommend ithowever, as with many meade accessories, it is a bit pricey for such a small item made of plastic. Each new model continues to bring enhancements and improvements, to maintain and improve smooth, exceptional performance. In this video, we show you how to setup and align your meade etx observer telescope. The included parts will allow you to couple your slr or dslr camera to the etx rear photo port or the top eyepiece port for prime focus or eyepiece projection astrophotography or nature shots. Meade supplies other telescope equipment including eyepiece and tripod accessories as well as the. I have read several discouraging reports about the use of the etx 125 in astrophotography owing to its focal length of f15. Meade etx125 observer 5 goto maksutov, tripod, and. Meade etx125 observer 127mm f15 maksutovcassegrain goto.
The manufacturer has identified the cause of some of them and says that units shipped after august 15th should be free of these problems. In this video, i will show you how to set up your meade etx telescope. The meade etx90ec is specially designed to be portable and used in the field. It was a lovely little scope for portable observing back in the day and is the only one ive kept with me over the years. Since 1999, meades etx series telescopes have provided astronomers of all levels quality, value, and performance. It gathers significantly more light than an 80 or 90mm without adding much weight or bulk. Meade instruments 205005 etx125 observer telescope with.
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