Hello, I don't know very much about this stuff, so be gentle... I'm thinking about getting my wife a better telescope (better= easier to setup and handle) than...
... wrote: ... With only two cautions, the ETX90 is what sprang to my mind as i was reading your note (and then you mentioned it!). I'm biased: i have one....
Actually, it may be a #494 - no number pad. And I meant to put <$800 Steve ... easier ... (long ... a ... from ... the DS- ... motors ... not ... moderate ... ...
If you are buying a new one, I think both the 90 PE and the 125 PE come with the 497 handset and the cable to hook to your computer. At least, that is what I...
+1 on the ETX-90 PE. I have it, and after getting it set up, I now go plunk it in the front/backyard, set it to "home position" and am aligned and looking at...
The blog has done been updated and it's a veritable Sears Wish Book of cool astro gear this time! http://uncle-rods.blogspot.com/ Peace, Rod Mollise Author of...
... I am reminded by a thread in MeadeETXowners http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/MeadeETXOwners/message/4064 ..that the ETX-125AT was recently "clearanced"...
Joerg, I live near Raleigh, NC the ETX-125 is one I've looked at a bit I think it's a bit out of my range. Perhaps a used one in good shape... Steve ... From:...
... 38%. -John ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside...
... It's simply the area ratio of the scope's front aperture. My "50%" was simply comparing 114mm (squared) to 90mm (squared). Thus 12996 to 8100, roughly...
Just FYI, the central obstruction for a Meade long tube 114NT is about 1.25 inches, if you count the plastic housing. On the short tube 2114, it is 1.5 inches...
First off, Thanks to all who replied to my initial question. So, I think my realistic choices are narrowing down to (please correct any mistakes are wrong...
From the standpoint that I have seen and/or worked on literally hundreds of ETX scopes, by all means skip the PE version. From a practical standpoint, if you...
Compare the Celestron to the 125AT. My vote goes here. Meade is not doing very well financially and there customer service proves it. I own three Meade scopes...
OK, I've got my finger on the trigger for: - Celestron NexStar 5SE ($700 after rebate) - AC Power Adapter/flashlight/fish-finder/bottle-opener thing ($60) - A...
... I'd skip the $130 eyepiece and filter kit. Instead, buy a 2x Barlow and an 8mm Televue (or other decent quality brand, such as Meade 5000 series)(i don't...
If you follow the celestron groups - you will see almost the same volume of complaints and trouble as you see in the Meade groups. Having said that, while the...
Just remember.... no matter what you buy... aperture fever and the desire for other capabilities will take hold and grow - this is only the beginning....
Come now, Warp. They are extremely similar systems, feature for feature, and while I love Meade gear and my Meade gear, there is no denying they've had the...
Hi Doc: What is the drawback to the PE? I've had one for a while now, a 125, and have had nothing but good luck with it despite rather heavy and frequent use. ...
Probably seems contradictory, but the performance of the beefy metaled-up PE version of the ETX is very poor compared to earlier models. Optically probably...
I was going to treat myself this Christmas and buy the above scope..... but with all this bad talk about Meade in the press and on forums its starting to make...
The truth of the matter is that _no one knows_ what will happen with Meade. That includes the higher ups at Meade AFAIK. Much, I would guess, hinges on the...
... First, since you're in the UK, your warranty will be handled by (i think) Telescope House or the distributor (BC&F? i forget the acronym). So the quality...
... <gloat mode on> Heh heh heh... Last week, I got one of the last 12" LX200R OTAs made in the USA. Dated late October. <gloat mode off> I don't want to be...
Hi all, Anyone have any experience with the noted adapter and an older (only several years ago) DS-80 with 497 Autostar? Is it worth the $50 or is there...
