I've pulled my ETX-105 out of eight years storage. I'd forgotten how awkward is the focus knob. I'm looking to install electric focus. It appears there are two...
I have the JMI Motofocus for my ETX-125 and it works great!!! Regards - Glenn ... -- "Remember, any tool can be the right tool!" Red Green AE0Q / V31RY...
I fitted a 1224 to my 105 no problem and was the best thing I bought. Don't see what the problem is as in the Mead catolouge it states that the 1224 is FOR...
I have a ETX105 I purchased new in 2002. The threaded insert that the Dec indicator screws in to has broken off (left side). I have temporary fixed it with...
From your description, it sounds like you mean the Left Tube Adapter. Try Telescope Warehouse: http://www.telescope-warehouse.com ... Mike Weasner 8"...
I recently pulled my long-dormant ETX-105 out of storage. I'm starting to use it and think about accessories. I see the latest "PE" version of the ETX-125 is...
One mans opinion: If you know where North is (even approximately), can approximate level, and can find the aligment stars, there is no need for the LNT module...
In light polluted areas, having more aperture actually makes _more_ difference than it does under good skies... Peace, Rod Mollise Rod's new book: _Choosing...
While not exactly the same, the 125 is giving you pretty close performance to a 125mm APO in that there is almost no false color - only that introduced by your...
The 1244 has been discontinued, but it is still available. Meade was disposing of their inventory last year for $40 and folks who stocked up are still selling...
I call these the saddle plates. They are subject to tmuch failure. The screws tear through the tube mounting holes and the Dec axles break. Bit surpised that a...
I just received an email from OPT that my ETX-LS has been shipped. Should be here next Wednesday. I will send in a review when it stops raining. Larry...
Does the 1244 also work on the ETX-125? Tim Kamel ________________________________ From: George Cushing <pinyachta@...> To: ETXASTRO@yahoogroups.com ...
Not without a modification, discussed on the Helpful Information: Telescope Tech Tips page on my ETX Site. ... Mike Weasner 8" LX200-ACF ETX-125AT ETX-105PE...
The focuser for the 125 is the 1247.  For some reason, Meade no longer makes them. ... From: Tim Kamel <timonium27@...> Subject: Re: [ETXASTRO] Re:...
The new ETX-LS apparently does not have Maksutov optics. So what are the criteria for calling a Meade scope part of the ETX series? Why didn't Meade make a...
... The Marvelous Meade Marketing Department says "This is an ETX". Fiat Nomenclature. ... The MMMD said "let them buy a 7 inch LX200gps Mak" Given the pricing...
Sorry everyone, but I made a mistake. The ETX-LS has not been shipped as yet - I got it confused with another order. So, back to the waiting game. Larry...
It's considerably lower than the initial price for the PE, but considerably higher than some merchants have been charging. Why? The is probably being...
... On the basis of no hard facts whatsoever (except one), i disagree with that "why" answer. Meade has recently started shipping an entirely new design of ...
I am looking to buy a fully adjustable wedge for my ETX-125. Does anyone know of any US or Canada shops that sell a wedge compatible with the 125? Jeff, in...
I've heard that the Meade factory does not support, nor stocks parts, for out-of-production ETX telescopes. Is this true, and what does it mean for owners of...
... That you make use of other hobbyists who are willing to repair them. Examples are Dr Clay Sherrod at the Arkansas Sky observatory. ... Quality control has...
Everybody's Telescope can't be an SCT? EXT 60. 70 & 80 were refractors. Only a few short tube designs left. Just picked up a cute 80mm Vixen Bird-Jones Newt...
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