Hi, I've got an ETX-105EC with autostar and #884 tripod on order. What accessories should be considered essential for casual viewing? Dew shield, etc? I want...
... I have an ETX90-RA & tripod on order. I actually got a scope already, except it arrived broken into a couple pieces. Even tho Woodland Hills shipped me a...
The ETX-70 is a fun little scope that will give you nice, low-power views of the heavens. It isn't the best scope for high-power views of the planets. I have...
... In my opinion, it's better than many "beginner" instruments. The optics are OK for a refractor of this size and price--the biggest problem I see is ...
Get the eyepiece deal. a lot of people bag on it but it's great. If all you use (and you will) are the 32mm, the 40mm and the case you are money ahead. You...
I have an ETX70 and and ETX90 RA. Each cost me about $200. I also have a number of eyepieces that include 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 15mm, 20mm, 25mm, 40mm and a 2X...
I agree with your assessment of the 70. I thoroughly enjoy looking at large open clusters and other reasonable bright wide field objects in mine, but it is...
... As far as "essential" accessories, I think a finder replacement would about cover it. I'm not sure what the standard eyepieces are that come with the ...
Back to the topic of telescopes........ We recieved our 125 about a month ago and have been having lots of fun with it. Other than the little annoiances...
...I have formed a new Yahoo discussion group. This one will be for users and prospective users of University Optics' wonderful eyepieces and telescope ...
Hi, My name is Morris and I had a question. I'm considering getting an ETX-90 because I heard the optical quality is high, but I don't need the mount, because...
Morris, It has a built in diagonal/flip mirror, so you wouldn't need a diagonal. What are you planning on using the scope for. Since you want to mount it on a...
Thanks for everyone's responses. I've ordered the Celestron Ultima. I also received my eyepieces from Meade. Now I just need some clear skies. Mark ... a ......
You're right. Meades sells a "spotting scope" version of the ETX 90. But (at least, the last time I checked) it costs (notably) more than an ETX90 RA. You're...
We had bought the 125 for the same reasons and heres a couple observations; The spotting scope version is probably a better way to go because the Autostar/833...
Hello Morris, It's not clear what your intended use for the scope is but, if your not interested in the Autostar I recommend the ETX-90RA. These are getting...
Mark, I was thinking of getting the OTA, because I've seen it advertised at around $150. Do you know if it comes with a mounting bracket and diagonal, or could...
Hi, The OTA will have a built in 1/4"-20 mounting block, and a built in 90 degree diagonal/eyepiece holder. The image will be upright but reversed left to...
Hi, Is polar or alt-azimuth mode preferable for use with the #497 Autostar? Which is easier to set up, and which has better tracking accuracy? I'm in the...
Hamish, You didn't say which telescope you have, but if it is any of the ETX series scopes, then the Alt/AZ mode is a lot more convenient to use (the eyepiece...
Hi, I recommend alt-az. The GOTO and tracking accuracy will work just as well as with Polar, for visual use. Also, the set up is easier, IMO, and the scope...
Looks like it just the main page. All the link pages look the same as they did before. I have a link to the Autostar update page bookmarked and it still works....
Hi, My name is Jordan, and I help to run an Astronomy group called Space and Astronomy. Founded in December last year, the group is moderated by two Co-Owners-...
