Meade ETX-90 AT 3.5"/90mm UHTC Portable Observatory Maksutov-Cassegrain Catadioptric Telescope Kit - with Accessory Kit ( 126 2x Short Focus Barlow, #546 AC Adapter, Moon Filter, Optical Cleaning Kit)
SKU: MDETX90UPOKK
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Richard T : What types of viewing is this scope best suited for?
I expect to use this scope in New York, Buenos Aires, Helsinki and Nanjing.
What special accessories should I consider?RALPH C : You question suggests a lot of travel and therefore requirement for portability. This is the very reason I made the Meade ETX-90 my second scope. I wanted to quickly toss a scope into my car or into my RV after work and be quickly out to a site for some observing, or to take a scope on a weekend camping trip. The travel case, and tripod bag that come with the Observatory is essential for easy travel. Besides my scope and tripod bag, all I now need to pack is a small plastic tool box which I use to carry all my other odds-and-ends for observing.
I added to my basic purchase of the Observatory Kit, a 3rd party cover for those weekends that I might be camping out and want to leave my scope set-up for several days. And, I added a flexible dew shield and heat source for those humid evenings when I wanted to observe long into the night. I will also use my set of basic colored filters when a little contrast might enhance planetary observing. Lastly, if you are viewing from a city you might also consider a special filter for observing near ambient city lights.
Since I enjoy taking first-timers/students out with me to observe, the data and tours available on the AutoStar Hand Controller provides plenty of information even for me as an experienced observer. With my other scope (a SCT 8" SCT) I was always seeking out the faintest nebulae; but, with my ETX-90 I am re-discovering moon and planetary observing -- and for the first time really wanting to learn star names! I also believe my ETX-90 will be the perfect scope for my new "love": comet observation.
I have always love the superior quality of Meade telescopes and my ETX-90 has a bundle full of features for a very reasonable price. It is hard not to love this machine!ANDREW R : This scope should provide good views of local planetary bodies and may allow you to view very bright celestial objects. Unfortunately the small aperture of this scope does not provide the light gathering ability necessary for deep sky observations.
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Review Summary
2011-03-05T19:00:00
Rated 3 out of 5
the build is a little cheap.
the tripod needs to be handle carefully.and is china made.but for a begginer would be great.
Luis C.
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About Meade ETX Telescope
Key Features
- Excellent Maksutov-Cassegrain optics in a very small, ultra-portable package
- Built-in flip mirror mechanism
- Viewing can be done from either 90 degrees or straight through
- AutoStar controller enables immediate access to its database of over 30,000 celestial objects
- Fast & easy alignment procedure
- Just roughly level scope point roughly north & center two bright stars in view
What's in the box:
- Meade ETX-90 AT 3.5 "/90mm UHTC Portable Observatory Catadioptric Telescope
- Red-Dot Viewfinder
- AutoStar Suite Software
- Super Plossl 9.7mm Eyepiece
- Super Plossl 26mm Eyepiece
- Motorized Altazimuth Mount
- Carrying Case
- Tripod
- Tripod Bag
- Meade Warranty
- Meade 126 2x Short Focus Barlow
- Meade #546 AC Adapter
- Celestron Moon Filter
- Adorama Optical Cleaning Kit