Meade etx 90 buy a meade etx 90 observer telescope. Meade telescopes etx 70at f5 achromatic refractor, 3x barlow, eyepieces ma 9mm ma 25mm. Never use a meade etx telescope to look at the sun. Mine has the autostar function which basically does all the hard work for me. Eye damage is often painless, so there is no warning to the observer that damage has occurred until it is. If you are anxious to use your telescope for the first time, read the quickstart guide on page 3. Astrophotography with an etx 70 meade computerized. The meade etx70at refractor is perhaps the first innovative beginners telescope for the present generation. I was a beginner back then, and i traded it for a nexstar 80 gt, so i didnt really get to test it out much. This clip on fan assembly has been engineered to enhance the air flow and cooling to your camera. The etx everybodys telescope is a line of smaller aperture telescopes 60mm to 125mm. Meade maksutov telescope mc 1271900 uhc etx125 azeq goto. Using the mock 2star alignment the etx will goto planet venus and the moon in full daylight the scope must be in the shade from sunlight for safety. A gibbous moon in cancer with a barely recordable saturn in nearby leo through my meade etx70.
Hello, i am new to this site but hoping to learn a lot from people on here. The meade etx90ec, etx105ec, and the etx125ec are extremely versatile, high. Etx60at astro telescope with autostar hand controller. Almost all the planets can be observed well with this instrument. Telescope meade etx70ec instruction manual 24 pages. I recently purchased a meade etx 90 maksutov cassegrain telescope. Instruction manual etx observer series etx 125 etx 90 etx 80. Astrophotography with meade etx 90 maksutov cassegrain. The etx90 maksutovcassegrain offers terrific optical quality that is the envy of the telescope industry, the easy to use meade autostar computer handbox with over 30,000 object library, and a solid mount and tripod. Whether the observer chooses to use it for terrestrial or. Meade etx90ec catadioptric telescope for sale online ebay.
This telescope also makes an excellent landview instrument for the birdwatcher, etc. With a new, larger aperture, the meade tc goto telescope features a builtin barlow lens, and is a powerful companion for exploring the universe at an incredibly attractive price. The deep sky imager fan keeps your camera cool and fits all deep sky imager cameras. Hello, a family member bought a meade etx70at astro telescope with autostar hand controller ten years ago, which sat in the corner of our living room unused. This web page describes how to disassemble the meade etx70 telescope. Meade etx90 student guide for use with astr101l night labs. Next i will be preparing a guide to using the etx 60 70 80 as a fast wide field digital lens for dslr photography. The meade etx 90 has been around for many years and is one of the bestselling portable telescopes in the world. This compact telescope utilizes fpl53 ed glass to produce images with impressive color correction. I was hoping to take astrophotography with this telescope, but failed to find any reliable sources on what camera to buy.
With pushbutton controls, automatic tracking of celestial objects, and software down. Etx70at astro telescope with autostar hand controller. Page 1 of 2 astrophotography with an etx 70 posted in meade computerized telescopes. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur astronomers and hobbyists. Obviously, i enjoy the meade etx125 for more distant viewing but its bigger.
It is at your own risk to try anything that i do in my videos. Image quality and resolution typically far exceed levels normally expected of terrestrial telescopes. The meade goto 80mm telescope may be the perfect instrument for the. This is an early vintage meade etx90ec, or equatorial clock drive telescope. Page 1 instruction manual etx60at astro telescope with autostar hand controller etx70at astro telescope with autostar hand controller meade instruments corporation. View and download meade etx 70ec instruction manual online. This section contains a world of upgrades and accessories for the meade etx range of telescopes 10 items show 12 24 36 48 60. Meade etx80 at tc astro telescope w autostar computer.
The great things about the meade etx70 are portability, quality and lots of other users to assist you. Telescope meade etx70at junior instruction manual 3 pages. I replaced the batteries they had not corrupted luckily, and unplugged auto star and replugged it in. The compact dimensions come from its sophisticated design and in no way adversely affect its optical performance, on the contrary. Page 1 instruction manual etx 60at astro telescope with autostar hand controller etx 70at astro telescope with autostar hand controller meade instruments corporation. Looking at or near the sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to your eye. Now even the most novice amateur astronomer can locate and explore the planets, galaxies, and nebulae, as well as star clusters, asteroids, and comets, all at the push of a. The manual that accompanies the meade etx 70 says something to the effect this telescope is not suitable for long exposure photographywell some time ago, i said to myself they only make the scope, what would they know, and set myself the target of imaging 100 mainly deep space. The meade etx 60at and the etx 70at are extremely versatile, highresolution telescopes with features similar to those once available only with larger and more specialized imaging systems. For the avid astrophotographer, meades series 6000 refractors will give you sharp details on all of your astrophotos.
I recently decide to dust it off and learn how to use it inspired by venus and jupiter. Rotate the focus knob clockwise to focus on distant objects, and counterclockwise to focus on nearby objects. Output is a standard photographic tthread to which many imaging devi. Mead etx 70 any good getting started general help and. Id appreciate any recommendations on extra eyepieces to acquire for my etx70at. The quadruplet lens system design results in an ultra flatfield, without the need for an additional field flattener. Used meade etx90ec with table top mounting legs, case, two eyepieces, 2x barlow and 45 degree erecting prism. My request is based upon research ive come across that implies the two that come standard with the scope arent adequate for optimal viewing. The meade 70mm quadruplet apo is a highquality imaging refractor for widefield astrophotography. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur astronomers and.
View online or download meade etx 70at instruction manual, brochure. I am a high energy physics major turned video game developer who still loves to gleefully gaze deep into the glories of the heavens. The etx60at and etx70at telescopes can be focused on objects from a distance of about 17 ft. Meade etx80attc goto computertelescope is the latest replacement for our alltime best seller telescope, the meade etx70at telescope. View and download meade etx 70at repair manual online. Meade instruction manual etx60at etx70at telescopes autostar 494 controller. Meade etx 90 observer telescope bundle with piece eyepiece and filter set dc power cable and 7ah 12v portable battery. In 2000, meade added small 60mm and 70mm achromatic refractors to its etx line. With 90mm maksutovcassegrain optics, builtin flip mirror mechanism, and fast and easy alignment procedure, this telescope allows users to easily locate moon craters, cloud belts on jupiter, saturns rings, and more. Packing your etx 90 observer and tripod at a moments notice is. Meade etx70 70mm refractor telescope for sale online ebay. I will do my best to help answer any questions you have. The meade ac 70350 etx telescope this achromatic refractor is one of the most compact telescopes there is.
Meade instruments corporation instruction manual teleskop. Let meade highresolution optics and revolutionary autostar tm capability take you on an automated guided tour of the solar system, the galaxy, and beyond. Displays the autostar menu, along with messages and information about. Instruction manual etx60a t astr o t elescope with a utostar hand contr oller etx70a t astr o t elescope with a utostar hand contr oller meade instruments corporation.
When i came in to the store, i knew this scope was the right one. Of all the meade telescopes, this particular little meade has emotions running high, there are those who think it should be returned to meade for a complete overhaul and those who think it works well. Find great deals on ebay for meade etx 70 and meade etx 80. An important array of features and manual controls facilitates operation of an etx telescope. Horizontal lock controls the manual horizontal rotation of the telescope. In this video, we show you how to setup and align your meade etx observer telescope. Customs services and international tracking provided. Whether youre looking for your first telescope such as the etx, or a telescope for your observatory like the 16 lx600, meade has a telescope for everyone. The manual twostar alignment before beginning the alignment, do the following. The meade infinity 70mm altazimuth refractor telescope is perfect as a quick takeout for an observing session. Thought it was that one, what you need to consider is the focal lengths, the newtonian is an f5, where as the etx90 is f. Meade instruments is acknowledged as one of the most innovative and dynamic companies in the telescope market. It appears that the etx70 is different from the other etx models because none of the existing web pages i could find seemed to match my telescope. I am not a professional repairman nor an english major.
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