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. The telescope control software handles the communication protocols for you. Supports the following windows os family 32 and 64 bit. The allnew etx observer model continues that legacy. 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 maksutov telescope mc 901250 etx90 observer azeq goto. Meade etx70at i recently purchased the meade etx70 at from. This telescope also makes an excellent landview instrument for the birdwatcher, etc. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur. Id appreciate any recommendations on extra eyepieces to acquire for my etx 70at. If we can be of assistance, please dont hesitate to call us at 18002669590 or send us an email, and we will be happy to help you. This software provides an efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. This tripod is for mounting the etx60at and etx70at in altitudeazimuth orientation only.
Got one for christmas 2001 and have had alot of fun with it so far. Nearly all functions of the telescope are accomplished with just a few pushes of autostars buttons. Each new model continues to bring enhancements and improvements, to maintain and improve smooth, exceptional performance. I recently decide to dust it off and learn how to use it inspired by venus and jupiter.
My new etx70at is working satisfactorily except for one point. This is my first post and by now i am a bit frustrated with meade but i will leave all that out for now. With meade astrofinder software loaded into your pc, autostarequipped etx telescopes may be remotely controlled from the pc display. Ever since i received the scope back, i receive a motor unit fault. The meade etx90ec with the autostar computer could be the only telescope an amateur needs. For instance there is a direct pc to etx connection that coupled with meades skychart astro software. The meade etx60at and the etx70at are extremely versatile, highresolution. What you are about to read is my experience with a meade etx 70at i purchased on ebay. Save meade etx70at to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Meade astrofinder software displays a realtime interactive star chart on your computer screen that constantly shows you where your scope is pointing, so. Page 1 instruction manual etx60at astro telescope with autostar hand controller etx70at astro telescope with autostar hand controller meade instruments corporation.
Upon installation, please use serial number 783a36800007296416. Meade 882 tripod for etx60, etx70 and etx80 telescopes. The etx range of telescope are excellent scopes, if your looking at planetary imaging, like darksky71 said, your better off with the etx90 or even the 125, however there not cheap from new, i would certainly consider looking at the skywatch skymax 127 as well, they are alot cheaper. Skysafari 6 plus ios skysafari 6 plus android envisage imaging software v7. If aperture is so important, why buy the meade etx80attc astro telescope with autostar. Typical of most astronomical telescopes, images through the etx60at, etx70at, or etx80at appear rightsideup but reversed leftforright.
This section contains a world of upgrades and accessories for the meade etx range of telescopes 11 items show 12 24 36 48 60. Meade telescope ac 80400 etx80 observer az goto 399. Meade maksutov telescope mc 1271900 uhc etx125 azeq goto. Experience pushbutton astronomy as highresolution meade optics, combined with the incredible autostar controller take you on an automated guided tour of the solar system, the galaxy, and beyond. However, my experience with it is that it is a pain in the neck that makes funny whirring noises in the dark and is much less useful than a decent pair of binoculars. The meade etx 60at digital, computerized, goto, 60 mm telescope was recommended to me by a nameless, but respected, member of novac, who said they were a lot of fun.
There are even more capabilities and accessories than mentioned here. Meades dsi camera control and basic image processing software. Shop for meade etx 70at 70mm refractor telescope w tripod. This is a 70mm achromatic refractor belonging to meade etx line. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur astronomers and hobbyists telescopes advanced comafree acf. Live in illinois so have to be brave to use it this time of the year but i still do. This web page describes how to disassemble the meade etx 70 telescope. Would you consider this a defect or a quirk of this type of design. Etx80 new features the etx observer models come in either the 80mm. Meade etx 125 observors telescope 5 goto maksutovcassegrain mfr.
Hello, a family member bought a meade etx 70at astro telescope with autostar hand controller ten years ago, which sat in the corner of our living room unused. Meade etx and etx ls accessories showing all 8 results default sorting sort by price. Page 1 of 2 motor fault motor unit fault posted in etx series. Feb 06, 2011 this is a 70mm achromatic refractor belonging to meade etx line. Table of contents if you are anxious to use your telescope for the first time, read the quickstart guide on page 3. Unfollow meade etx 60 at to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Save meade etx 70at to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. I have both a meade etx60 and lx90 and have used them both for astrophotography. Youll only be thankful for having one under your etx. The meade etx 70at also makes an excellent landview instrument for the birdwatcher, the naturalist, or for the home with a view. Etx telescopes meade instruments telescopes, solar. First, expect pretty severe chromatic abberation, particularly when taking shots of the moon, which is nearwhite against a black background. Besides its low cost, this is simply a great telescope. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur astronomers and.
It displays a realtime interactive star chart on your computer screen that constantly shows you where your scope is pointing, so you can locate targets of opportunity while scanning the skies. The meade etx 70at refractor is perhaps the first innovative beginners telescope for the present generation. The focuser on the etx 6070at work by moving the objective lens in and out on a threaded shaft. The meade etx 90at is no longer available from the manufacturer. The meade etx70at also makes an excellent landview instrument for the birdwatcher, the naturalist, or for the home with a view. My problem started 6 to 8 months ago after receiving my etx105 uhtc back from the factory due to a failed dec drive out of the box. Meade etx125 observors telescope 5 goto maksutovcassegrain mfr. Your personal window to the universe the meade etx60at and the etx70at are extremely versatile, highresolution telescopes with features similar to those once available only with larger and more specialized imaging systems. In march 2001, meade loaned me an etx70at and standard field tripod the current bundle. Home page of the meade etx70at digital telescope with autostar computer controller this site is best viewed in a browser with frames enabled.
Image quality and resolution typically far exceed levels normally expected of terrestrial telescopes. Get free delivery on everything overstock your online outdoors destination. Dec 18, 2002 i have both a meade etx 60 and lx90 and have used them both for astrophotography. Hi,i would like to connect my etx90 to my lap top and run it using something like the sky software. The meade etx70at refractor is perhaps the first innovative beginners telescope for the present generation. 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. It appears that the etx 70 is different from the other etx models because none of the existing web pages i could find seemed to match my telescope. 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. It needed a little repair, so i cobbled together a document showing what i did incase someone else could use it. Meade etx 70at telescope wtripod and ccd camera is an excellent telescope and good buy. I am so grateful that i did, and that i included my e. Skysafari 6 pro ios skysafari 6 pro android skysafari 6 plus download.
Meade etx 80 observer telescope the legacy continues. Shop for meade etx70at 70mm refractor telescope w tripod. The meade etx70at brings home technology that would seem farfetched even in speculative futurefiction. The newest released etx continues that legacy with meade s etx observer series. 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 etx70at came standard with the 9mm and 25mm eyepieces and autostar. This website is dedicated to the meade etx70 telescope. For 20 years, meades etx series telescopes have provided novice astronomers quality, value and performance, with each new model bringing enhancements and improvements. Meade maksutov telescope mc 901250 etx90 observer azeq goto 639. Mead etx 70 any good getting started general help and. Etx90 connected to a laptop posted in meade computerized telescopes. The only web page i found with disassembly instructions for the etx70 was for the.
Your personal window to the universe 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. Works excellent, easy to set up and crystal clear viewing. So christmas comes and theres a new meade etx70 telescope. In 2000, meade added small 60mm and 70mm achromatic refractors to its etx line. This web page describes how to disassemble the meade etx70 telescope. The meade etx60at digital, computerized, goto, 60 mm telescope was recommended to me by a nameless, but respected, member of novac, who said they were a lot of fun. Meade etx70at manuel telecharger le manuel du dispositif. If you are anxious to use your telescope for the first time, read the quickstart guide on page 3. The etx60 is similar to the etx70 with the exception of having a 60mm rather than 70 mm objective lens. Id appreciate any recommendations on extra eyepieces to acquire for my etx70at. With pushbutton controls, automatic tracking of celestial objects, and software down.
It comes with a nice carrying case with a strap and a pocket for the accessory tray. The meade etx60at and the etx70at are extremely versatile, highresolution telescopes with features similar to those once available only with larger and more specialized imaging sys tems. Meade etx70at telescope wtripod and ccd camera is an excellent telescope and good buy. Meade etx80attc astro telescope with autostar 080504. Typical of most astronomical telescopes, images through the etx 60at, etx 70at, or etx 80at appear rightsideup but reversed leftforright.
A few years ago i purchased a used meade etx 70at on ebay to give me a portable scope. For instance there is a direct pc to etx connection that coupled with meade s skychart astro software allows the scope to be controlled from your computer keyboard. When i won the auction i was elated that i got the scope so cheap. It is the goto button that has given this type of telescope its name. 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. It is mounted on a dual fork mount and includes computer controls. Software filters ccdfilm photography finderscopes miscellaneous. Shop meade etx70at 70mm refractor telescope w tripod. Meade telescopes etx 70at f5 achromatic refractor, 3x barlow, eyepieces ma 9mm ma 25mm. The focusing rod has a step the rod has a slightly smaller diameter at the end allowing it to fit through the hole only about. I replaced the batteries they had not corrupted luckily, and unplugged auto star and replugged it in.
This updated version enables the usb to serial cable to be used with the following windows operating systems. The etx 60 is similar to the etx 70 with the exception of having a 60mm rather than 70 mm objective lens. Output is a standard photographic tthread to which many imaging devices including the meade dsi will thread directly. What you are about to read is my experience with a meade etx70at i purchased on ebay. Meade maksutov telescope mc 1271900 uhc etx125 azeq goto 899. The etx everybodys telescope is a line of smaller aperture telescopes 60mm to 125mm made by meade instruments. Meade etx 90at portable observatory telescope 35140420. Meade s dsi camera control and basic image processing software. The meade etx 70at brings home technology that would seem farfetched even in speculative futurefiction. The meade usb to serial cable provides the capability of using the usb port on a personal computer to connect to a. Page 1 instruction manual etx60at astro telescope with autostar hand controller etx70at astro telescope with autostar hand controller meade instruments corporation page 2. Unlike the rest of the meade etx line, it is a refractor. 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.
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