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Meade ETX-90PE 3.5", f/13.8, 1250mm Premiere Edition Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with UHTC Coatings, Motorized Altazimuth Mount, Autostar Computerized Hand Controller & Tripod

SKU: MDETX90PEUH

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2008-10-08T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Love It

Well made scope. Image quality was impressive for size and cost. Using the go-to function takes considerable practice and is a developed skill. Although I love it, I do need to point out it does not keep time (I added the atomic clock part the next week) and only includes a 26mm super plossl eye piece. I would recommend budgeting for 2 extra lens and if your clock needs it, the atomic clock add-on.

Adolfo S.

2008-09-03T21:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

I just wish it would work

I have been dealing with meade and they are great. I've replace the hand box, the LNT, and about to send in the scope. The scope is built well. The Tripod is built well. Never could get the finder to display the red dot it never found north and every time I turned it on I had to set the clock. I have spent three weeks dealing with. I just want see it work.

Sound G.

2008-08-24T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Portable Scope

I like to take occasional sky tours of the Planets, the Moon and Deep space objects like Messier Objects. While I have fairly dark skys, the ETX 90 PE lets me easily transport it to remote locations with clear horizons and dark skies. Optics are high contrast good resolution.

Dave s.

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About Meade ETX-90PE 3.5", f/13.8, 1250mm Premiere Edition Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with UHTC Coatings, Motorized Altazimuth Mount, Autostar Computerized Hand Controller & Tripod

• Until now, the stargazer's two biggest challenges to enjoying the night sky havebeen aligning their telescope and finding objects. Meade's new ETX Premier Edition eliminates these two challenges and makes astronomy as easy as pushing a button right out of the box. Want to see a hard-to-find deep space galaxy? Simply push a button. The same goes for planets, stars, nebulae and more. Just pick an object you want to observe, press a button, and then AutoStar will automatically point your telescope and put it right in your eyepiece.
• Don't know what you want to see this evening? Go to the Tonight's Best tour in your AutoStar. It automatically selects the best objects in the sky for that particular time and location (from its database of over 30,000 celestial objects). All you need is a clear night, a dark sky and a little curiosity. Whether you already know the sky by heart, or are just beginning your journey of discovery, your Meade ETX-Premier Edition will take you where you want to go. Astronomy has never been so fun and rewarding.
• Meade's new ETX-Premier Edition automatically levels your telescope, points it to North and sets the time. You just enter your location or zip code. After your ETX completes its patented Level North automatic alignment procedure it will point to the first alignment star. Use the new wide-field SmartFinder to center the red dot over the alignment stars for ultra-precise pointing accuracy. It's that easy.
• Electronic Level Sen sor
• Electronic Magnetic North Sensor
• High Precision Internal Clock
• Red Dot Viewfinder (SmartFinder)

What's in the box:

  • ETX-90PE 3.5" (f/13.8) Premiere Edition Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with UHTC ASTRO TUBE Coatings
  • Motorized Altazimuth Mount
  • SmartFinder Viewfinder
  • #497 Autostar Computerized Hand Controller
  • Software: AutoStar Suite AE: CD-ROM includes Printable Sky Maps
  • RS-232 Computer Interface Cable
  • 26mm 1.2" Super Plossl Eyepiece (48x)
  • Meade One-Year Warranty