This software provides an efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. This report updates some comments made there and provides some additional comments. Meade etx telescope specifications agena astroproducts. I recently purchased a meade etx 90 maksutov cassegrain telescope. I recently obtained a etx 90ec and after reading the instructions and aligning, i found that the ra axis drive isnt working. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur. I dove into it a couple years ago for the autostar info. The lx200 is their flagship telescope that put meade on the map. I cant remember why i went into the store but i did and noticed the etx. We have 3 meade etx90ec manuals available for free pdf download. The etx started out as a 90 mm 312 maksutov cassegrain telescope first produced in 1996 and took advantage. Lx200 and lx600 sensor control board left forkarm lx90 r. Or, for the advanced astronomer who already owns a larger instrument, the meade etx90at is the perfect ultra portable, diffractionlimited field telescope.
How would they stack up against the legendary questar. Controlling a meade etx or lx200 with stellarium and stellarium. I recently obtained a etx90ec and after reading the instructions and aligning, i found that the ra axis drive isnt working. Instruction manual meade etx 90ec instruction manual 28 pages. This is a continuation of my earlier report on the etx90ec and autostar. Considering its long focal length 1250 mm and low speed f14, will i be able to make pictures of anything besides the moon with it. Unfollow meade etx 90ec telescope to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Lx85 series telescope 8 acf meade s allnew portable power supply. Meade etx 90 observer computerized telescope with free barlow. The meade etx 90ec telescope is a portable observatory designed for both astronomers and amateur stargazers. We have 3 meade etx 90ec manuals available for free pdf download. The meade etxxxxec telescope the etxxxxec telescopes are compact and powerful with superb optics. Astrophotography with meade etx 90 maksutov cassegrain.
I am left to find someone else to repair it or try and fix it on my own. Shooting video with a telescope and a sony camera meade etx90ec duration. Like many users, i had problems with the initial release of the autostar software. It has a high focal ratio, compared to other telescopes, and the eyepiece included in the kit is very powerful, too. Etx 90 connected to a laptop posted in meade computerized telescopes. Meades 90 mm etx and celestrons new c90 are they giant killers, or pretenders. Page 1 instruction manual etx90ec astro telescope etx125ec astro telescope meade instruments corporation. For the casual or beginning observer the meade etx 90at telescope may be all the telescope ever required. Meades dsi camera control and basic image processing software. Dec 22, 2009 the etx90ec is a telescope that is designed for amateur astronomers on a limited budget but who want a decent viewing experience. Starting your astronomy journey with the meade etx 90 is an excellent choice. The meade etx 90ec is specially designed to beportable and used in the field.
I was amazed that it was automatic and could point at an object in the sky. 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 maksutov teleskop mc 901250 etx90 observer azeq. The compact and powerful maksutov design uses a front corrector plate with a convex. Meade s dsi camera control and basic image processing software.
I purchased my meade etx90ec in the summer of 1999. Etx90ec drive repair etx series meade 4m community. Meade etx90ec manuals manuals and user guides for meade etx90ec. But, i recently purchased a 67 year old etx90ec uhtc coatings that i love and ended up repairing stripped gears in the ra assembly. And with the etx 90ec, meade brings a serious telescope into the price range of the casual consumer. I have a meade etx90 telescope and im considering getting adapters to mount my camera on it. Meade instruments gives you a complete gotoenabled observation rig with the ability to make detailed observations of the moon, easily see planets, and reach outside the solar system to resolve bright deepspace objects with their venerable etx90 observer 90mm f. Technical specifications for meade etx series telescopes. The combination is screwed on to the etx 90105125 maksutovcassegrain telescopes rear cell threading, making the etx 90 a 1450mm f16. Store your etx 90 observer in a hard carry casetheres even a bag for your tripod so everything is protected. Hi,i would like to connect my etx90 to my lap top and run it using something like the sky software. Skysafari 6 pro ios skysafari 6 pro android skysafari 6 plus download. Hello, i am new to this site but hoping to learn a lot from people on here.
Controlling a meade telescope with stellarium requires a quick and simple hardware and software setup. I was hoping to take astrophotography with this telescope, but failed to find any reliable sources on what camera to buy. Meade etx 90 observer computerized telescope with free. Save meade etx 90 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. My wife and i were joining my parents for a few days on their vacation to bend, oregon. The combination is screwed on to the etx90105125 maksutovcassegrain telescopes rear cell threading, making the etx90 a 1450mm f16. The meade etx 90, the original model, successfully combined great features with affordability, with one of the best aspects of this device being the resistant materials used in its design. With a large database, goto and gps capabilities, the lx200 telescopes are a perfect system for anyone. Meade etx90 observer 90mm maksutovcassegrain telescope. Still not sure it will do any use, the etx60 came out with the 494 handset and, as far as i know, the 497 does not have the etx60 or etx70 as an option when selecting the scope model. Jun 11, 2016 shooting video with a telescope and a sony camera meade etx 90ec duration.
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It offers cordless operation, allowingyou to use the telescopes dualaxis drive system for more than 40hours on eight aa batteries. By the way, the et in etx is from meades founder, john diebel, who envisioned everyones telescope. Just got the whole package today for the meade etx 90c. They accept the complete telescope and accessories e. This is a great deal for beginning and amateur use, expandable enough that this could very well be the only scope you will ever need. The meade etx90ec telescope is a portable observatory designed for both astronomers and amateur stargazers. Meade etx90 telescope maksutovcassegrain catadioptrics overview and full product specs on cnet. With meade autostar computer controller, automatic tracking of celestial objects, and diffractionlimited imaging, a. I have a meade autostar etx90ec telescope and a laptop with only usb ports. Meade etx90 telescope maksutovcassegrain catadioptrics specs. Telescope maksutov meade mc 901250 etx90 observer azeq. Jan 16, 2016 hello, i am new to this site but hoping to learn a lot from people on here.
Meade renvoi coude redresseur amici 45 1,25 pour etx60, etx70 et. Meade etx 90ec auto star telescope and deluxe field tripod and cases for both. Meade has introduced its new etx 90ec, with the ec designating electronic control. By the way, the et in etx is from meade s founder, john diebel, who envisioned everyones telescope. Not all of the info is accurate as to what is actually in stock, please call to verify, in stock items will have current date. 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 etx90 telescope maksutovcassegrain catadioptrics. Updating my old etx60 getting started general help and. The meade etx90ec, etx105ec, and the etx125ec are extremely versatile, high. It offers cordless operation, allowingyou to use the telescopes dualaxis drive system for. The etx everybodys telescope is a line of smaller aperture telescopes 60mm to 125mm made by meade instruments. Jun 20, 2012 etx 90ec drive repair posted in etx series. So to control a meade telescope from the computer stellarium. The fact that is easy to transport also makes it an excellent option for people who love to travel, while for beginners, this model is ideal because it needs no additional utensils to make it work. Meade etx90 observer with carrying case ships free opt.
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Meade etx90 telescope maksutovcassegrain catadioptrics sign in to comment. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur astronomers and hobbyists. With the autostar hand control and astrofinder software plugged into your etx 90ec, etx105ec, or etx125ec, the astronomical universe is in the palm of your. Feb 25, 2016 i have a meade etx 90 telescope and im considering getting adapters to mount my camera on it. Beginning your astronomy venture with the etx 90 is a remarkable and smart decision. Meade finally brings a serious telescope into thecasualconsumer price range. The etx90ec astro offers extraordinaryoptics at an affordable price. So i called meade support, and they informed me that they no longer repair those telescopes. Meade etx90ec instruction manual 28 pages astro telescope. Standard equipment with the etx 90ec, the 8 x 21mm erect image viewfinder has 8power magnification and an aperture of 21mm. Meade etx90ec catadioptric telescope for sale online ebay.
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I had all three scopes at my place for a couple of months in early 2011 and wanted to find out. Skysafari 6 plus ios skysafari 6 plus android envisage imaging software v7. Meade autostar causing motor unit falure for etx90c. This is a continuation of my earlier report on the etx 90ec and autostar. The few limitations are far outweighed by the line of eyepieces and accessories available for the etx90ec such as autostar and the 35mm camera attachment. Its not as big or expensive as its 105 and 125 mm cousins, but it outperforms the cheaper 60 and 70mm etxs in the series. It combines a highresolution opticaldesign and diffractionlimited imaging with microprocessorcontrolled,precise celestialobject tracking, all in a nicely styled, highlyportable package.
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. Meade etx telescopes are extremely versatile, highresolution telescopes with features similar to those once available only with larger and more specialized imaging systems. Over the past two months i have been working with meade on improving the autostar software. Starnavigator ng 102mm achromatic refractor telescope.