Do you WANT a larger aperture? Or do you WANT the better portability of the ETX-90? As to the PE vs non-PE model, if you can level your telescope and if you...
Mike Weasner
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Oct 14, 2008 10:03 am
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... It got to be as portable as posiable and very simple to set up ... portability ... if ... critical ... up...
You've likely answered your question then. I took my ETX-90 to Australia (from the United States) in 1999. It was carry-on. (tripod was in checked baggage)...
Mike Weasner
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Oct 14, 2008 10:23 am
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if you want a low cost computerized portable telescope you cant beat an etx 90. i have the alluminum legged 883 tripod so carrying it...
Jut a bit of basic math gives the answer! Put simply how much you will see depends how much light the scope can gather which (more or less) depends on the area...
Just indroducing myself here... Bought an ETX60 in the box at a yard sale for $15!!! Always wanted a decent scope but didn't have the $$$... Came with the 9mm...
The ETX-60 will make a good wide field instrument. However, you will need to watch how much camera weight you attach. There are some astrophotography...
Mike Weasner
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Oct 15, 2008 12:58 am
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Hi all, I a round about way I have now have a external power supply I'd like to use with my ETX 125. I say round about way because my modem/router for DSL...
You may experience some problems. The ETX-125 prefers something upwards to 1500mA. The problems would appear during high speed slewing, like GOTOs. ... Mike...
Mike Weasner
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Oct 15, 2008 8:38 pm
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Actually, i've usually found more problems with inadequate power showing up during "simple" sidereal tracking. You may also see the Autostar's display dimming...
Since it's near death experience Meade has been culling it's product line and heavily discounting old inventory. The AS 497 is now only available with the...
Well, murphy's law strikes again! Just got my new ETX90 delivered so was expecting cloud for the next week at least, but no it is a beautiful clear evening...
Got my nice new tripod today but Murphy's Law continues to bite! Fire up the ETX and it starts to try and find a level, winds the scope all the way round from...
Try an "Easy Align" instead of "Automatic" (start with the power panel on the west side of the base, and the scope pointed due north and level) It sounds like...
Thanks for that, might come in handy later! as the dealers have said they'll send FedEx out to swap it for a replacement on Monday I've packed it away now and...
Hi, I just joined and this is my first post, I hope I'm doing it right. Last year I bought an ETX-60 third or fourth hand. Nobody was able to see anything...
Put the mirror in nearly horizontal position. You can flip that mirror (Gently!) forward. Then open the back port. You will need an adapter to use that one,...
Hi, I just joined and this is my first post, I hope I'm doing it right. Last year I bought an ETX-60 third or fourth hand. Nobody was able to see anything...
Jeff, It sounds like the first surface mirror coating is peeling off of the glass carrier. This could be due to improper cleaning or storage under high heat...
Another Ferengi victim. I dunno, Meade will want more then the scope is worth to repair it. As it's out of production they may even decline. You may be best...
Another source of Meade parts is Bill Vorce's "telescope warehouse" He buys Meade's leftovers and floor sweepings, and frequently has truly bizarre (And...
ive purchased several items from vorce and am quite satisfied ... From: autostaretx To: ETXASTRO@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 11:39...
The ETX-80 is still shown on Meade's site: http://www.meade.com/etx/etx80.html It is in the "Product Guide" section. As to the shipping delays, Meade is going...
Mike Weasner
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Nov 12, 2008 12:03 am
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Meade's repair facility is now in Tijuana, along with their main American continent factory. The typical turn-around time for repairs seems to be about 8...
In case anyone is interested, I have a brand new never used (will flash to latest version if you desire) AutoStar 497 with coiled cord: $134.95. Also, brand...
Sometime ago I bought a nice #884 Meade deluxe tripod to replace the #883 tripod I was using (I was unsatisfied with the flimsy aluminum legs). Shortly after...
