60 External CommentsNew at the stargazer: meade etx-80 at tc astro telescopes w/ autostar computer controller (Stargaz*******)
Trying to help a mate choose his first scope. He's mainly in to planets. Think we've decided on a Meade ETX-90PE. Any thoughts? (Mr_ha*****)
Now I'm researching telescopes, astronomy being a new hobby, can anyone recommend the Meade ETX 80 special ed? (Tobydu*****)
My rather splendid Meade ETX-LS astronomical telescope arrived today Just need the clouds to go away so I can try it out. (Mrsb****)
I am still using Meade ETX-90 with Autostar tracking. Ugh must upgrade! (Nutza****)
Can't comment on the Skymax, now if it was re a Meade ETX 125 I could comment! (Steve_P*******)
Any astro tweeps who have experience of the Meade etx 80 telescope? Am looking for affordable goto portable scope.. (Annast*****)
I have a meade etx 80 has a computer that locates constellations planets etc. Id like 2 see planets like Venus n Saturn just (Mapb****)
Good day to pick up a telescope. Old school, original Meade ETX from Craigslist means EPO on our trip to KSC :) (Astro****)
Had a quick peer at Jupiter and her moons through the clouds. Cool, but definitely in the market for a new scope. Meade ETX EC90 maybe . (Dave_*****)
Piggybacking the Meade ETX on the William Optics? 3 telescopes on 1mount? Will need heavy duty "toe protectors" surely? (Gitan*****)
I'm thinking of removing my Meade ETX from its fork mount and piggy backing it on top of my William Optics 110. Wonder if it's doable? (Jupite******)
It's difficult, perhaps something like a Meade ETX Range, but I would suggest figure out your budget and then start looking, asking (Ray***)
Went stargazing last night with my Meade ETX-90. Beautiful view of Jupiter and 4 moons. Saw 3 bands on Jupiter. Loved it. (Ronsp****)
Got the scope out last night and watched Jupiter for a while. I used a Meade ETX and a 16mm T2 Nagler eyepiece. Love those Naglers. (Davi****)
Nice set up and really great image. I have a Meade ETX 125 and have been using a Logitech pro 40 cam or Fuji 7MP compact (Get0nm*****)
Thanks - what magnitude for the iss? visible to the naked eye? oh, i have a meade etx-125. (Get0nm*****)
Got some images of the Moon and Jupiter tonight using a Meade ETX-125 and iPhone camera. Will post some tomorrow. (Get0nm*****)
This is a Meade ETX 125PE and the caseings on the gearbox are plastic. Lots of flexing need to make a metal one (Toxoph*****)
Nice pic of Jupiter. pretty similar to mine through my Meade ETX-125! (Get0nm*****)
I have a Meade ETX-90PE; not exactly cutting edge, but it gets the job done. (Joshb****)
I have a Meade ETX-125. Very nice scope, haven't used it much this winter for some reason though, probably too cold :) (Gareth*****)
Hehe. That was taken with my iPhone and a Meade etx-125. Just waiting for haze to clear so I can shoot Jupiter & its moons (Mcr***)
That's great. I'm tempted by one of those. What are the views like? It's between that and a Meade ETX (different I know) (Stua****)
Mines a skywatcher 200p (no GOTO mount) - previously had a Meade ETX 90, but way to small (Nichol******)
What is your telescope of choice at Casa de BadAstronomer? I have a Meade ETX-125 (Shawn*****)
Oh I wish I already had the funky telescope I've ordered (a meade etx 90 thingie meh bobby) . can't wait for some up and close stargazing! (W1b***)
Yes it has motor on it , it's a Meade ETX 90EC, I'm sure it does a whole lot more than I have figured out so far x (Misty*****)
I have a Meade ETX 125EC with limited eyepieces. Been wanting to get some more. (Trek***)
Meade etx-80 question-date? hey, i have a meade etx-80at-tc astro for long-range telescope with autostar christmasand with my 9.7 mm eyep. (DigiSh*****)
Enjoyed some amateur astronomy this evening. saw the moon and Saturn. really good viewing with my Meade ETX-125 PE telescope. (Discipl******)
This is a good long-range telescope for a beginner. Meade ETX-80BB Backpack Observatory Telescope? what a good telescope for a long haul. (Raide*****)
Todays Craigslist find- a Meade ETX 90. Looks like new, but needed a small repair to the secondary. Still in the box from 19. (PublicU*******)
OK, to me, managing a good focus on the moon is as frustrating as with the sun. and it's bloody fast, too! (Meade ETX-90 & Canon EOS 20D) (Brigit*****)
Pretty sure I'm going for the Meade ETX LS8. But I'm female and prone to wind direction! ;) (Oxymoron*******)
Does Meade still makes ETX 80? Are they planning on stop making them? Im from Brazil and I want to purchase an Meade ETX 80, but I got so. (H0st***)
Help support with think needed for my telescope? ? i just purchased a meade etx-125 pe. i also bought with it an eyepiece/filter several . (Fncon****)
When I get the solar filter for my Meade ETX 90 I'll have to post a few pic's of the sun, and hopefully some Sun Spots too! (COSpott******)
Dobsonian 8inch zhumell exchange? URGENT? Hello, I recieved a Meade ETX-80 for christmas and having been told and kinda am realizing th. (Isit***)
I've got a meade etx and the goto is rubbish on them imo. i have a celestron cg-5 as my main mount. (Joc***)
Meade etx-80 at tc astro telescopes w/ autostar computer controller meade tripod models: meade etx-u1izvq (Litton*****)
Thousand oaks solar filter type 2 plus for meade etx 90, celestron g3/c90, questar 3.58243 (Uzdmo****)
Who can repair my Meade ETX astronomical telescope? The long range spotting scope is the Cassegrain type. The secondary mirror is attache. (Nvexp****)
Meade etx-90at (f/13.8) maksutov-cassegrain telescope with celestron sky map star chart book + meade lunar & planetary color 4 filter se (Xzfd****)
Meade etx-90at 3.5& 8243; (13.8), 1250mm maksutov-cassegrain astro telescope with uhtc coatings, motorized altazimuth mount, autostar comput (Ioi**)
What is the good power to view larger galaxies and nebulae? I having a Meade Etx 90 long range spotting scope, and Im pretty new to backy. (South*****)
Meade etx-125at 5& 8243; (f/15), 1900mm focal length maksutov-cassegrain telescope with uhtc coatings & 8211; with accessory kit (meade 2x s (4kdmi****)
Hi Brian. any thoughts on the Meade etx 90pe for astro-photography (mainly). or recommendations of others if not? (Alton*****)
I now have permission from the MD for a scope upgrade (pending sale of Meade ETX) looking at Skyliner 200P. Any thoughts? (Dobbi****)
I will upload one of my Saturn pics in a mo! - a few years old but still proud of it! (I use a Meade ETX-125) (Fasterth*******)
Ah a little starter one. a meade etx 70. I am finding it a bit challenging with alignment ect but hey practice makes perfect (Refle****)
Id love to be able to do this i have a meade ETX 105-AT and i just cant bring myself to it :L (Astro*****)
Bbcstargazing Hi. I have got a Meade ETX-105EC Telescope with 24mm eye scope. But but want 2 upgrading my telescope. What would you recommend? (Daveym*****)
Don't know yet, I like the sky watcher because its fast to set up. You can tell the Meade ETX is a bad boy telescope. (Daniel******)
Meade etx 80at tc astro telescope with autostar new great gift: new from meade! replacing the etx 70 at, the new . (Bargain******)
Hi Sarah :) I have a Meade ETX I got years ago for the kids, it really works great ;) discoverychannelstore.. cheap on CL ;) (Farl****)
Meade ETX 125? did any body knows i can see saturn jupitor mars with my meade etx 125 long range monocular with my several 50 4.7 ultra. (Moreth*****)
If I remember rightly it's a Meade etx 125 :) its got the whole sky tracker thing so in essence you don't do anything :P (PaulyF*****)
Ah pro :) yea I have been for a good few years . I upgraded to a Meade etx a little while back :) (PaulyF*****)
Backyard is well sheltered. Have a 300 MM and in the process of finding a Meade ETX, which I already have camera adapters for (ThW***)