The Meade ETX90 Observer maksutov telescope is the latest development in the ETX lineup. It features a compact design and easy-to-use computerized pointing. It is lightweight so you can take it anywhere. The included red dot finder aids initial alignment.
Includes a hard carry case for the mount/optical tube and accessories, and a tripod bag for the tripod. The optical tube assembly (OTA) can be taken off of the fork mount for customization
Features
- Compact design for ultimate portability
- Computerized goto mount eliminates the difficulty of locating objects
- High magnification
- Includes hard carrying case for tube, and bag for tripod
- Includes "The Beginners Guide to Using Telescopes" written by our knowledgeable staff.
Telescope Specifications
- Aperture: 90mm (3.5")
- Focal length: 1250mm (49.2")
- Focal ratio: f/13.8
- Optical system: Maksutov
- Multi-coated optics
- 26mm (48x) and 9.7mm (129x) Plossl oculars (1.25")
- Rear cell threaded for ETX accessories
- Red dot finder included
Mount and Tripod Specifications
- Dual-arm fork mount
- Mount attaches to tripod with two thumbscrews
- Adjustable height steel-leg tripod
- Built-in wedge
Computer Drive Specifications
- Audiostar Controller with over 30,000 object database and built-in speaker, flash upgradeable
- Two line, 16 character LCD display with red LED backlight
- 9 different slew speeds: 2x (0.008°/sec), 8x (0.033°/sec), 16x (0.067°/sec), 32x (0.13°/sec), 64x (0.27°/sec), 0.5°, 1°, 2°, max (dependent on battery power)
- Interfaces:
- Auxillary
- RS-232 using the auxillary port w/ optional electronic cable
- Autostar Suite Astronomers Edition planetarium software helps you learn the night sky and control Autostar telescopes (requires a Windows compatible PC, DVD-Rom drive)
- Powered by 6x AA cell batteries stored internally (not included)
- Battery Life: 20 hours (aprox)
System Specifications
- Total weight: 8.6kg (18.9lbs)
- Color: Blue tube, Black mount
- Meade 1 Year Warranty
