The audiostar controller also has a builtin speaker, and a 4hrs worth of audio content, that will educate you about the objects. The next spawn was the etx ec aka electronic controller line in 1999 which came with its own electronic controller and used 60mm and 70mm refractors and a 105mm maksutov. The meade etx 125 maksutovcassegrain telescope will make exploring the night sky fun and easy. This software makes the meade etx 125 telescope a goto telescope, especially comparing its other features with its price. To see this telescope in action, you can check out my video of the. Shop meade etx125 pe uhtc astro telescope premier edition 125 pe w tripod, autostar goto controller. Oct 22, 2017 what software package are you intending to use on the etx. From the builtin flip mirror to the red dot finder, each accessory packaged with this scope is of great use and greater quality. Connection issues with meade etx125 and stellarium. The audiostar controller also has a builtin speaker, and a 4hrs worth of audio content, that will educate you about the objects you are observing. Review meade instruments etx125 observer telescope, page 2.
In september 1996, i purchased a meade etx astro telescope. To upgrade your autostar version for any of the meade go to telescopes that are capable of upgrading etx 90, 105, 125, lx 90, lxd55s, and the lx200 gps scopes you will need to install the current or user preferred firmware. Controlling a meade etx or lx200 with stellarium and stellarium scope software, part 2. We have 1 meade etx125 manual available for free pdf download. Output is a standard photographic tthread to which many imaging devices including the meade dsi will thread directly. Meade etx125 observer telescope lowest prices ships free. This section contains a world of upgrades and accessories for the meade etx range of telescopes 10 items show 12 24 36 48 60.
This large 127mm maksutovcassegrain telescope marries the portability of the etx with meades premium optics. Meade etx125 flexible dew shieldmeade etx125 flexible plastic dew shield, no notchthe dew shield is the basic component of the passive dew fighting system with the added feature of shielding the telescope from undesirable stray light. Etx 125 slewing problems etx series meade 4m community. Image vibration induced by the etx 125 s drive motors has. Fully capable of being used in both observing and photographic applications, the etx 125 offers maximum versatility at an incredible value. Id about settled on the etx90, since it seems like a good size, and an unbeatable bargain for the quality and features. This driver provides both telescope and focuser interfaces each of which may be used by separate programs. Unfollow meade etx 125 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Upon installation, please use serial number 783a36800007296416. Photo tripod adapter for meade etx 60, 70, 80, 90, 105, 125 telescopes wmeade 497 autostar by atozstars 3.
Software for etx 125 meade computerized telescopes. Even the most novice observer will find himself or herself locating dozens of fascinating celestial objects the. Dec 23, 2007 astrophotography with the etx 125 posted in etx series. The meade etx telescope series is by far one of the most popular telescopes packages in the industry for beginner astronomers. You might try calling the customer support folks to make sure about the etx 125. Controlling a meade telescope with stellarium requires a quick and simple hardware and software setup. Meade etx125 observer 127mm f15 maksutovcassegrain goto.
The included parts will allow you to couple your slr or dslr camera to the etx rear photo port or the top eyepiece port for prime focus or eyepiece projection astrophotography or nature shots. Meade etx 125 observer telescope 205005meade focus camera. Its dualpurpose design includes a removable ota that is ideal for both day or night observing and includes exceptional features like audiostar, goto technology, and large 30,000 object database. Meade etx telescopes expert service unbeatable prices. I have to use the telescope at remote locations because of the neighbors lights and the sky glow of the city makes it not user friendly at my home location and i thought portability was a major factor. It is light in weight and of suitable focal length. For 17 years, with contributions from users worldwide, this etx site was an important resource for amateur astronomers. Equally i am sure i have read of you having to connect from pc to handset to scope in effect the software talks t. This one is using my telescope with a canon adaptormount. View online or download meade etx 125ec instruction manual. Meade telescope parts and accessories for sale in stock ebay. A usb to serial converter cable may be needed for computers that do not include a serial port. I am sure that the will be for quite some time, but i have been wrong more than once in my life. This new telescope by meade became a huge success for the company, which in turn led to them spawning a whole plethora of devices within the etx line.
Meade etx90at, etx105at, and etx125at models build on the original etx concept to create the most advanced electronicallycontrolled telescopes including automatic go to objectlocation with the autostar computer controller ever produced in their price range. I am seriously interested in progressing to the next step, i. Astrophotography with the etx 125 etx series meade 4m. In this video, we show you how to setup and align your meade etx observer telescope. The etx is shown below mounted in 125 mm losmandy rings, which fit perfectly. View and download meade etx 125 instruction manual online. Focus camera is a leading retailer of computerized goto telescopes.
Sturdy tripod the sturdy and portable full height tripod features chrome plated steel legs and is height adjustable from 69cm 27 to 114 cm 45. Meade etx125 manuals manuals and user guides for meade etx125. Meade starnavigator ng is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. New 5 meade telescope eyepiece filters 4 colored and one moon filter. Hello, i own an etx 125 and thus far i have seen several planets and deep sky objects. Meade etx125 observer 5 goto maksutov, tripod, and. Long time users of this site know that i have several telescopes, but i found that the 5 aperture of this scope was easy to manage as my grab and go scope. Software for etx 125 posted in meade computerized telescopes. I bought the etx 125 because it seemed to be very portable. View online or download meade etx125ec instruction manual. Is there a place online where i can download it, or is it only available to me now by purchase. Celestron nexstar 5 meade etx 125 software specifications software precision 16 bit, 20 arc sec. Meades dsi camera control and basic image processing software.
Meade etx observer for over 20 years, meade s etx series telescopes have provided novice astronomers quality, value and performance, with each new model bringing enhancements and improvements. Notice that the etx is nicely proportioned compared to the 10 lx200. How to set up and align meade etx telescope ra and ec. It doesent come with any software, except what is built in to the hand controller. A short unedited video showing the meade etx 125 being controlled with autostar suite. Meade etx or lx200 with stellarium and stellarium scope software. Allows for prime focus photography with meade etx90 and etx125 models.
Etx90 vs new 125 posted in meade computerized telescopes. Quoted from using the meade etx by mike weasner, springerverlag, 2002. I bought a used meade etx125 from its original owner three years ago. Hi i posted this question on another forum but maybe this is the better place. Meade etx 125 observors telescope 5 goto maksutovcassegrain mfr. This software provides an efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. When performing an alignment, or searching for an object using the object menu, sometimes the telescope stops turning on the horizontal axis though the motors are still running based on the whining sound. With the meade etx 125 observer telescope, take mobile astronomy to the next level.
Astrophotography with the etx 125 posted in etx series. The meade etx 125 pe was my first telescope from astronomics, and this newer version is a great starter scope. Photo tripod adapter for meade etx 60, 70, 80, 90, 105, 125 telescopes w meade 497 autostar by atozstars. It gathers significantly more light than an 80 or 90mm without adding much weight or bulk. This 5 127mm maksutovcassegrain meade observer telescope will make exploring the night sky fun and easy. Meade s dsi camera control and basic image processing software. We know you were excited about the 80mm and 90mm apertures. The classic meade etx 125 telescope was one of the most popular portable telescopes ever made, and we are excited with the return of the meade etx 125 observer, the largest telescope in the meade etx observer lineup. Skysafari 6 pro ios skysafari 6 pro android skysafari 6 plus download. The etx is shown without the 216xt guider or 9 mm eyepiece which are normally used with it for guiding purposes. Have seen a meade connected from a pc to the aux port on the side that was with one of the mysky variants.
Etx90 vs new 125 meade computerized telescopes cloudy. The meade usb to serial cable provides the capability of using the usb port on a personal computer to connect to a. The etx125 observer has a maksutovcassegrain optical design for pinpoint star images and extraordinary contrast, making it a great deepsky performer and ideal for detailed lunar and planetary observation. The etx started out as a 90 mm 312 maksutov cassegrain telescope first produced in 1996 and took advantage of high volume mass production and simplified optical and parts construction to open a new market for a cheap.
A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur astronomers and. Skysafari 6 plus ios skysafari 6 plus android envisage imaging software v7. And yet without sacrificing any of the userfriendly features that started the. Now, the return of the extremely popular etx125 takes mobile astronomy to the next level. Although i stopped updating the site in 20, it still remains a goto source for etx users around the world. Meade instruments 205005 etx125 observer telescope with. The etx 125 observer comes loaded and ready to use with an array of accessories and additions. Sep 03, 2009 shop meade etx125 pe uhtc astro telescope premier edition 125 pe w tripod, autostar goto controller. The etx80 observer fully equips the modern explorer with a sophisticated, automated and portable telescope. Jan, 20 controlling a meade telescope with stellarium requires a quick and simple hardware and software setup. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur. Its in the top 3 bestselling telescopes and has quite a few popular alternatives in the same price range, such as orion starblast 62mm or celestron nexstar. For me, the downside is that you cant get very low power wide field views, not much over 1 degree with the 90, and less with the 105 125.
So if you are looking for the perfect telescope to get started with, look no further. Review meade instruments etx125 observer telescope, page 2 posted. These packages are available by downloading from the meade updater site at. What software package are you intending to use on the etx. Apr 25, 2012 meade still repairs many of their very old models. The first video shows how to set up hardware and the second, software configuration. Meade astrofinder software displays a realtime interactive star chart on your computer screen that constantly shows you where your scope is pointing, so. Controlling a meade etx or lx200 with stellarium and. Apr 04, 20 the etx maksutovs all have great optics, and the long focal ratios mean that they work well without spending a fortune on eyepieces. Set up your tripod and align your telescope all at once. It is very portable and lightweight and can be set up in your backyard, deck, or porch in just a few minutes. I have read several discouraging reports about the use of the etx 125 in astrophotography owing to its focal length of f15. The camera is hanging off of the telescope where the eyepiece normally goes, so it is heavy and off center, thus any little shake and the.
The meade etx125 observer telescope has a comfortable verticallymounted visual eyepiece port, plus a rear photographic port which you can attach a dslr camera to with the addition of the meade 64 tadapter. There is a builtin flip mirror system between these two ports, which allows for perfect framing of targets in the visual port, then a. The return of the extremely popular etx125 takes mobile astronomy to the next level. I got a good price and found that the optics of this scope were excellent. I soon discovered there was not a lot of etx information available online at that time, so i put up a web page with some personal comments and photos. Meade etx 125 observer computerized telescope with free.
May 16, 2018 in this video, i will show you how to set up your meade etx telescope. Built with premium optics, its a perfect scope for novices. We have now examined a new telescope supplied by meade and also one that we purchased anonymously. Review meade instruments etx125 observer telescope. Meade etx125 instruction manual 65 pages etx observer series. Meade etx125 observors telescope 5 goto maksutovcassegrain mfr. This large 127mm aperture and 1900mm f15 focal length marry the portability of the etx with meade s premium optics. The etx everybodys telescope is a line of smaller aperture telescopes 60mm to 125mm made by meade instruments. Each system includes an audiostar hand box with over 30,000 objects in its database and a built in speaker. The meade etx 125 is a portable, fully computerized telescope with a sturdy allmetal tripod, and crisp maksutov cassegrain optics. October 1999, page 61 and meades etx 125ec a first look, we note several mechanical problems. As is a common occurrence whenever new astronomical equipment is received, first light with the etx125 observer telescope was delayed by clouds and even rain that showed up after i completed the unboxing and initial set up. Scope to control a meade etx or lx200 telescope from a computer. The manufacturer has identified the cause of some of them and says that units shipped after august 15th should be free of these problems.
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