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Meade ETX90AT Telescope w/884 Tripod and Software

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Product Description

Until now, the stargazer's two biggest challenges to enjoying the night sky have been aligning their telescope and finding objects. Meade's ETX Telescope eliminates these two challenges and makes astronomy as easy as pushing a button right out of the box. Setting up your scope is a snap with the Easy Alignment system just enter your zip code and set your scope level and pointing north. The time is set automatically by the AT feature. When you're ready to begin observing, scan the vast database of the included Autostar Computer Controller choose from over 30,000 celestial objects. Find the object you want, then hit the GO TO button. Your telescope will automatically locate the object and place it in the center of your eyepiece. Autostar Controller and Software Package Plug Meade's #497 Autostar Computer Controller into your ETX scope and quickly locate more than 30,000 celestial objects at the push of a button. The Autostar's dual-axis GO TO function automatically slews your scope at a smooth 5 per second, placing the desired object in the center of your field of view. Find galaxies, nebulae, asteroids, periodic comets and more without the hassle of fumbling with star charts or maps. Used in conjunction with the Autostar Controller, Meade's Autostar Suite software for your PC offers even more observable objects over 19 million enabling point-and-click telescope control right from your desktop. Ultra-High Transmission Coating (UHTC)UHTC is a new technology that builds upon the already high-quality reflectivity and transmission of Meade standard optics. Through the use of vacuum-deposited exotic coatings on all four optical surfaces, UHTC increases light transmission by roughly 20% when averaged over the entire visible spectrum. Image brightness of the 10" LX200 GPS, for example, is effectively increased by about one full inch of aperture.Meade #884 Deluxe Field TripodThe full-length Meade #884 Deluxe F

Technical Details

  • Includes Autostar controller and deluxe field tripod
  • Cordless motor drive for fully automatic tracking
  • Equatorial fork mount, flip-mirror system
  • Maksutov meniscus corrector lens of Grade-A BK7 optical glass
  • Includes a Meade Series 4000 Super Plossl 26 millimeter eyepiece for 48 times magnification

Product Details

Height: 13.60 inches

Width: 18.00 inches

Length: 32.10 inches

Weight: 32.00 pounds

Model: ETX-90AT

Manufacturer: Meade

Batteries included: 8 AA

Telescope Type: general

Model SKU: B00008K7N7


Meade ETX90AT Reviews

rated 1 out of 5 After a year of owning it, pretty much nothing on this works
by Mary Jo Sminkey from Raleigh, NC USA, 2008-02-16


I was excited to get this telescope with the tripod and controller at a really good price brand new....but it's been a rocky experience and I would never recommend it to anyone else. I personally would not buy another Meade telescope no matter how good a deal I got. I've treated this thing very careful, it's never been moved from my home or mishandled, I've used it maybe a total of a dozen times or so, and yet hardly anything on it works properly at this point. The autostar doesn't work (seems to be some kind of hardware failure), the scope itself won't focus sharply (I assume it needs calibration but my attempts to do this haven't had much success), when I did have a working Autostar I found it near impossible to get it properly aligned and tracking correctly. There's virtually nothing about this scope that I have found easy or reliable, and I wish I'd saved up until I could afford something better. Trying to get support from Meade is next to impossible and repair costs are most likely going to be too large a percentage of the cost of the scope as to be worth paying. I'm hoping to maybe find an astronomy buff near me that might have more knowledge to get the thing working enough that I can actually use it.



rated 5 out of 5 a real husband-pleaser
by D. Tomaski from Jacksonville, FL, 2007-08-14


I'm totally unfamiliar with telescope technology, but I bought this for my husband, who isn't. He has been completely delighted. He watched the introductory DVD immediately (it is thorough and easily understood). This is one of the best gifts I've ever given him.



rated 5 out of 5 5 stars!
by Mary from USA, 2004-12-04


Okay, I know nothing about telescopes. But my husband and I bought this last summer because he thought it'd be fun to star gaze. When we did, it was truly one of the most wonderful experience ever! It allows you to observe celestial objects in brilliant resolution. It wasn't complicated and simple to use. But you do have to read the manual.

I will recommend it for beginners.



rated 4 out of 5 Meade Does It Right
by Mark J. Sherbine from Hamilton, MT, 2004-02-29


The Meade ETX90EC lives up to its billing. It's a high-quality piece of gear that exudes craft and workmanship. The bundled package w/Autostar and Tripod gives you most of what you need. If you have any intent of doing terrestrial viewing, you should consider the 45 degree erecting prism. Also, the package does not come with any power adapters. If you plan to be out for a long evening of star gazing, you will probably want the adapter that lets you plug into a cigarette lighter. I wish Amazon had the UHTC version available, but no luck. Finally, I haven't been able to find the correct T-mount adapter for this scope on Amazon. I do want to use it for photography eventually. The main thing I would say is that this is not a toy, but it is ideal for beginners to intermediate enthusiasts. I've had more fun in just a couple sessions than I've ever had before.



rated 4 out of 5 Disappointed in Meade
by M. Dreibelbis from Dover, De United States, 2003-12-26


This was my husband's big present for Christmas, something he has always wanted. While unwrapping and unpacking, he heard a rattle in the spotting scope. Upon investigation, he fished out a broken set screw and discovered that it had sheared off the outside of the spotting scope. Another screw was badly damaged. The eyepiece covers had all been left off when shipping. Also, all the settings were loose and had to be reset. Meade does not have an 800 number and you are put on hold interminably when you try to contact them. All in all, he likes the scope BUT was very disappointed in the quality of the manufacturer and lack of customer service. What a disappointment for Christams day!