Meade ETX80 Observer Telescope 80mm GoTo Refreactor with Backpack
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Meade ETX80 Observer Telescope 80mm GoTo Refreactor with Backpack

SKU: MDETX80B

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Shopper : can pictures be taken?ANDREW R : A camera adapter is NOT included.
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?MANUEL R : PortabilityJeffrey S : Seems to be a great beginner scope!STERLING S : available & priceBRIAN D : Great reviews, and portableValarie P : A friend recommended this telescope.STACY K : Recommended by a friend.William S : Seems to be lightweight and portable, and got good reviews from what I saw onlineJOHN H : This model of home telescope gets very good reviews as an entry level computerized telescope.JOANNE D : It was a gift for my granddaughter. Somethings she wanted for her birthday.FRANK M : Price and free 2-day shipping

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2021-04-08T12:23:46

Rated 5 out of 5

A chance to Explore the Heavens

A Great telescope for your children and grandchildren! It comes with almost everything needed by someone that wants a chance to study the sky! This one is for my Grandson that has always shown an interest in STEM! I hope this keeps his interest and pays off in the future. I own a similar Meade scope and love it!

MAX L.

2020-12-21T19:51:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great starter telescope.

Love this telescope. Easy to locate specific stars and I have adapted a camera to the unit to capture images.

Dawn S.

2020-12-01T07:25:56

Rated 1 out of 5

Poor instructions

Cant see anything, Instructions are not clear, can get the audio to work, again instructions are not clear. All I see is a white circle , very frustrating

Ayman Y.

2020-09-08T11:32:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Great starter scope

Amazing setup for a beginner scope for night sky watching.

KEVIN M.

2020-09-08T11:08:53

Rated 4 out of 5

Perfect go anywhere telescope!

this is a downsize scope for me. have had many much larger scope's. 70+ years i struggled to set them up. this little scope is perfect for me. optics and drive work very well. I also enjoy F15 focal length. for 127mm aperture excellent planetary detail i would tell anybody that's tired of setting up Behemoths and back and forth with equipment. buy it and spend time observing instead of setting up.

JOSEPH C.

2020-09-08T09:12:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Meade etx125

very happy with it so far - used to have a 14" Celestron in a dome for 30. We moved to a more urban area but still wanted something. For its size and price this is a nice instrument and pretty stable. Good fork mount and tripod.

Jeffrey S.

2020-06-05T13:11:28

Rated 5 out of 5

AWESOME TELESCOPE BUT BE PATIENT AND LEARN TO USE IT

GREAT TELESCOPE, THIS 90MM HAS THE HIGH CONTAST MULTICOATED LENS, ROBUST TRIPOD, WELL MADE, THIS WAS MY FIRST TELESCOPE AND IS AWESOME VIEWS OF THE MOON SO FAR, YOU NEED TO READ MANUEL SEVERAL TIMES AND PLAYED WITH IT BEFORE EVEN VIEWING THE MOON TO GET FAMILIER WITH IT, STURDY CASE AND TRIPOD BAG BOUGHT THE ADDITINAL 45 DEGREE ANGLE LENS ADAPTER, CELESTRON ZOOM LENS, AC POWER ADAPTER, MARS OBSERVING KIT GOT A GREAT DEAL ON THIS FOR 20 BUCKS, INCLUDED 2X BARLOW AND FOUR FILTERS BOUGHT ADDTIONAL 2 FILTERS, THE FOAM CASE HAS ENOUGH ROOM FOR ADDITIONAL LENSES I BOUGHT, BY CAREFULLY CUTTING OUT FOAM AROUND SCOPE, RECOMMENED THIS TELESCOPE BUT YOU HAVE TO RELIZE IT WILL TAKE YOU ABOUT 6 OR 7 NIGHTS AND STUDYING OF MANUEL TO GET THE FEEL AND OPERATION OF TRACKING SYSTEM AND ALL ITS LOADED FEATURES

ANDRE F.

2018-09-20T11:12:31

Rated 5 out of 5

ETX 125

Much better than the previous ETX. Very nice .

Valentine C.

Meade ETX Observor Specifications

  • Clear Aperture

    80mm / 3.15"

  • Optical Design

    Achromatic Refractor

  • Optical Coatings

    Multi-Coated

  • Focal Length

    400mm

  • Focal Ratio

    f/5

  • Resolving Power

    1.45 arc-seconds (Dawes' Limit)

  • Viewfinder

    Red Dot

  • Eyepieces

    1.25" Super Plossl Eyepieces: 26mm (15x magnification) & 9.7mm (41x magnification)

  • Barlow

    Internal Flip-Function 2x Barlow

  • Dovetail

    Vixen-Style

  • Dew Shield

    Yes

  • Mount Type

    Fork type; double-tine

  • Hand Controller

    AudioStar

  • Object Database

    30000 objects

  • Tripod

    Lightweight Aluminum Tripod

  • Time Chip

    Yes

  • Power Source

    6x AA Batteries, 20 h max runtime
    9 VDC Power cord

  • Dimensions

    GoTo System (L x W x D):
    Top: 6.6 x 3.2 x 0.81" / 16.76 x 8.13 x 2.06cm
    Bottom: 6.6 x 2.25 x 0.81" / 16.76 x 5.72 x 2.06cm

    Height: 3.6" / 9.14cm
    Length:
    Without Dew Shield: 12" / 30.48cm
    With Dew Shield: 14.6" / 37.08cm

  • Weight

    GoTo System: 17.9oz / 507.46g
    11.7lbs / 5.31kg (Completely assembled with tripod)

  • UPC Code

    709942997491

About Meade ETX Observor

FEATURED REVIEWS

ETX 125

By Valentine C.

Much better than the previous ETX. Very nice .

AWESOME TELESCOPE BUT BE PATIENT AND LEARN TO USE IT

By ANDRE F.

GREAT TELESCOPE, THIS 90MM HAS THE HIGH CONTAST MULTICOATED LENS, ROBUST TRIPOD, WELL MADE, THIS WAS MY FIRST TELESCOPE AND IS AWESOME VIEWS OF THE MOON SO FAR, YOU NEED TO READ MANUEL SEVERAL TIMES AND PLAYED WITH IT BEFORE EVEN VIEWING THE MOON TO GET FAMILIER WITH IT, STURDY CASE AND TRIPOD BAG BOUGHT THE ADDITINAL 45 DEGREE ANGLE LENS ADAPTER, CELESTRON ZOOM LENS, AC POWER ADAPTER, MARS OBSERVING KIT GOT A GREAT DEAL ON THIS FOR 20 BUCKS, INCLUDED 2X BARLOW AND FOUR FILTERS BOUGHT ADDTION...

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Over the years, ETX Series telescopes have provided novice astronomers quality, value and performance, with each new model bringing enhancements and improvements. The ETX 80 Observer continues that legacy. Starting your astronomy journey with an ETX 80 is the perfect choice. Take your 80mm lens and enjoy close-up views of land and celestial objects anytime, anywhere. Packing your telescope and tripod at a moment's notice is a breeze with the comfortable and durable backpack.

The ETX 80 Observer fully equips the modern explorer with a sophisticated, automated and portable telescope .Its dual-purpose design includes a removable OTA that is ideal for both day or night observing and includes exceptional features like AudioStar, GOTO technology and large 30000 object database. It's perfect for daytime observing during camping, hiking and outdoor activities. Night-sky stargazing is made fun, easy and educational. With the ETX 80, you'll see planets, stars, galaxies and nebulae with the push of a button.

The ETX80 Observer comes with a number of features and accessories, including: Backpack for the mount/OTA; AudioStar handbox controller with over 30000 objects and a built-in speaker; lightweight but sturdy tripod; internal flip function Barlow lens to increase the magnification of the eyepiece in use; Flip mirror to let light focus to the rear of the telescope allowing attachment of a camera on the back of the scope; dew shield to prevent dew buildup and block stray light; Multi-coated optics for higher contrast and brighter details; 45 degree roof prism for a more comfortable viewing position; bubble level/compass to make sure your tripod and mount are level; achromatic design to reduce optical aberrations.

Meade ETX Observor Features

  • 80mm f/5 Achromat Refractor; 400mm focal length
  • AudioStar handbox with over 30,000 objects in it's database & a built-in speaker
  • Removable optical tube assembly (OTA), allowing the user to take the scope off of the fork mount for customization
  • Includes two 1.25" Super Plossl Eyepieces: 26mm (15x magnification) and 9.7mm (41x magnification) and an internal flip-function 2x Barlow lens to double the magnifying power of each eyepiece
  • Comes with a backpack that fits the telescope/mount and accessories, tripod, 45-degree roof prism, dew shield, bubble level/compass and software DVD

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What's in the box:

  • Meade ETX80 Observer 80mm f/5 Achromat Refractor GoTo Telescope
  • Removable Optical Tube Assembly (OTA)
  • AudioStar Computer Controler with Speaker
  • Bubble Level/Compass
  • 9.7mm Eyepiece
  • 26mm Eyepiece
  • 45 Degree Roof Prism
  • Red Dot Finder
  • Aluminum Tripod
  • Dew Shield
  • Backpack
  • Software DVD
  • Meade 1 Year Limited Warranty