The Meade ETX80 Observer refractor 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.
Features
- Compact design for ultimate portability
- Computerized goto mount eliminates the difficulty of locating objects
- Wide field of view
- Includes "The Beginners Guide to Using Telescopes" written by our knowledgeable staff.
Telescope Specifications
- Aperture: 80mm (3.1")
- Focal length: 400mm (15.7")
- Focal ratio: f/5
- Optical system: Refractor, Fraunhofer doublet
- Multi-coated optics
- Faintest Stellar Magnitude Visible: 11.5
- 26mm (15x) and 9.7mm (41x) Plossl oculars (1.25")
- Built-in flip-function 2x Barlow
- Rear cell threaded for ETX accessories
Mount and Tripod Specifications
- Dual-arm fork mount
- Mount attaches to tripod with two thumbscrews
- Adjustable height aluminum-leg tripod
- Convenient backpack carry case for tripod
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: 5.3kg (11.7lbs)
- Color: Blue tube, Black mount
- Meade 1 Year Warranty
