Meade ETX-80 w/Backpack 80mm Achromatic Refractor Telescope Kit - with Accessory Kit ( LED Flashlight, #96 ND.9x (1.25") Series 4000 Moon Filter, Optical Cleaning Kit)
SKU: MDETX80ATBK
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ALICIA F : How well did it work? Were you happy with it?DAN D : I didn't get the full kit, but I do have the ETX-80 backpack.
I am happy with it, but I knew I would be since I'd already had several Meade scopes - including the very similar ETX-60.
Important to understand that it is a fast achromat so you will see some color fringing on the Moon and brighter planets. Some coma near the edge of the field of view as well.
But for wide field views at relatively low power in a package which is extremely transportable - it is exactly what I wanted.
But it is important to realize that it is going to eat a lot of AA batteries. But I get several hours out of a set of alkaline batteries.
Oh, and the mount makes some annoying noises (including regular beeping/chirping). I find the noises tolerable, but you may not.
One other note? I have been using GSO Superview eyepieces (from Agena Astro) in mine since Plossl eyepieces really are not that well-suited for very fast optics (and F/5 is very fast). That means that my experience may be somewhat better than yours would be.
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About Meade ETX-80
What's in the box:
- Multi-coated optics; internal flip-in Barlow lens; fork mount with electric slow-motion controls
- locks on both axes; 9-speed dual-axis motor drive system; #494 Autostar controller with internal time chip; internal battery compartment accepting six (user supplied) AA-size batteries;Light Weight Tripod; Super Plossl 9.7mm and 26mm eyepieces; Meade durable backpack Star Chart and Flashlight Set
- Meade 1.25 ") Moon Filter
- Cleaning Kit