Etx90 connected to a laptop meade computerized telescopes. The meade etx90ec is specially designed to be portable and used in the field. Feb 25, 2016 i have a meade etx 90 telescope and im considering getting adapters to mount my camera on it. I am left to find someone else to repair it or try and fix it on my own. Envisage software click to download meades dsi camera control and basic image processing software. I was hoping to take astrophotography with this telescope, but failed to find any reliable sources on what camera to buy.
The etx90 maksutovcassegrain offers terrific optical quality that is the envy of the telescope industry, the easy to use meade autostar computer handbox with over 30,000 object library, and a solid mount and tripod. Meade has introduced its new etx 90ec, with the ec designating electronic control. Other than the etx90ec, i later bought a etx125ec and a ds60ec. For use with meade etx60, etx70 and etx80 telescopes. Mar 20, 20 if you are in doubt after more replies, assuming that there are some, call meade customer support. Hello, i am new to this site but hoping to learn a lot from people on here. Meade instruments corporation instruction manual teleskop. When used with the appropriate meade autostar software, usb pc interface cable. I had all three scopes at my place for a couple of months in early 2011 and wanted to find out. At approximately 8 pounds and 15 inchesin length, it packs a lot of power into a compact unit. Meade etx80bb backpack observatory telescope 08050420 in addition to the exceptional features of the meade etx80attc telescope, the backpack version has a slightly lighter field tripod with bubble level indicator and.
The fact that is easy to transport also makes it an excellent option for people who love to travel, while for beginners, this model is ideal because it needs no additional utensils to make it work. I recently obtained a etx 90ec and after reading the instructions and aligning, i found that the ra axis drive isnt working. Technical specifications for meade etx series telescopes. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur astronomers and. I have a meade etx90ec computerized telescope and the outside of it is about 4 round. The meade etx90 astro telescope is an extremely versatile, highresolution entrylevel telescopes with razor sharp optical systems and features similar to those once available only with larger and more specialized imaging systems, like a computerized goto mount. The plan was to sell the etx90ec after i finished with this book and keep the etx125ec. I have a meade etx90 telescope and im considering getting adapters to mount my camera on it. Advanced lx200 driver generic, not for meade scopes. The combination is screwed on to the etx90105125 maksutovcassegrain telescopes rear cell threading, making the etx90 a 1450mm f16. Meade etx90 observer 90mm maksutovcassegrain telescope.
Meade etx 90 observer computerized telescope with free. View and download meade etx 90ec instruction manual online. Meade audiostar hand controller telescope controller. At the time, this telescope was also the first affordable alternative to highend products such as the questar maksutov cassegrain, and more than 20 years later its still a great telescope. This is an early vintage meade etx90ec, or equatorial clock drive telescope.
For use with meade etx 60, etx 70 and etx 80 telescopes. Skysafari 6 pro ios skysafari 6 pro android skysafari 6 plus download. Meade etx90 firmware udate issue discussions scopes. Meade etx 90 observer telescope skyatnightmagazine. The etx90ec does not include as standard the table tripod legs that came with the etx. Meade astrofinder software displays a realtime interactive star chart on your computer screen that constantly shows you where your scope is pointing, so you can locate targets. Astrophotography with meade etx 90 maksutov cassegrain. Unfollow meade etx 90 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Meade has introduced its new etx90ec, with the ec designating electronic control. Many readers and contributors to this etx web site have suggested that meade should send me an etx 90ec and autostar. 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. The name meade, etx, autostar and the meade logo are trademarks registered with the u. Meade s dsi camera control and basic image processing software. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur.
Meade etx90ec manuals manuals and user guides for meade etx90ec. Allows you to both operate the telescope from your computer and download free updates from the meade site as they become available. Patent office and in principal countries throughout the world. For the casual or beginning observer the meade etx90at telescope may be all the telescope ever required. Jun 11, 2016 shooting video with a telescope and a sony camera meade etx 90ec duration. Packing your etx 90 observer and tripod at a moments notice is. Hey all, so a friend of mine just gave me his old telescope. Unfollow meade etx telescopes to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The meade etx 90ec is specially designed to beportable and used in the field. Instruction manual meade etx 90ec instruction manual 28 pages. Meade etx80bb backpack observatory telescope 08050420. The combination is screwed on to the etx 90105125 maksutovcassegrain telescopes rear cell threading, making the etx 90 a 1450mm f16. I recently obtained a etx90ec and after reading the instructions and aligning, i found that the ra axis drive isnt working. This one has the celestron slt altazimuth computerized mount, which operates much like the more modern meade etx 90 version. Meade autostar 495497 usb pc interface cable 3m astrogadget. If its an etx you really want, you can go for the new computerized version, like the meade instruments etx90 observer maksutovcassegrain telescope. Jan 16, 2016 hello, i am new to this site but hoping to learn a lot from people on here. Originally produced in 1996, meade etx 90 is the first telescope to be designed for both beginners and professionals alike. Controlling a meade etx or lx200 with stellarium and stellarium. The plan was to sell the etx 90ec after i finished with this book and keep the etx 125ec. The autostar update application will be available as a standalone client application for windows. Dec 22, 2009 the etx90ec is a telescope that is designed for amateur astronomers on a limited budget but who want a decent viewing experience.
It also is a 90mm maksutov telescope on motorized mount. An autostar 497 or audiostar can be used to update any meade scope currently using a 494 hand controller. Hi,i would like to connect my etx90 to my lap top and run it using something like the sky software. Meade etx90ec telescope i have purchased a few etxs from thrift stores and paid pennies on the dollar for them. The meade etx 90, the original model, successfully combined great features with affordability, with one of the best aspects of this device being the resistant materials used in its design. The compact and powerful maksutov design uses a front corrector plate with a convex. The meade etx 90ec is specially designed to be portable and used in the field. Im continuing to use the etx90ec and autostar, weather permitting, but here are my initial.
The etx 90 maksutovcassegrain offers terrific optical quality that is the envy of the telescope industry, the easy to use meade autostar computer handbox with over 30,000 object library, and a solid mount and tripod. Specifications etx 90ec astro telescope includes maksutov cassegrain optical tube assembly d 90mm 3. With your etx90 connected to the computer with no rs232 and only a usb your connection will be. Its not as big or expensive as its 105 and 125 mm cousins, but it outperforms the cheaper 60 and 70mm etxs in the series. As the latest entry in this legendary series of ultraportable telescopes, the meade etx90 astronomy telescope combines unsurpassed. I recently purchased a meade etx 90 maksutov cassegrain telescope. Meade instruments corporation meade autostar update.
So i called meade support, and they informed me that they no longer repair those telescopes. Claim your copy of your meade etx in 10 easy steps ebook now along with your two free bonus reports for the fantastically low price of only. Im still getting my feet wet with astrophotography so i dont imagine id. This software provides an efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. Controlling a meade telescope with stellarium requires a quick and simple hardware and software setup. View and download meade etx90ec instruction manual online. Meade etx 90ec automatic telescope autostar rc digital wcase accessory. It offers cordless operation, allowing you to use the telescopes dualaxis drive system for more than 40 hours on eight aa batteries. This latest version fixes several bugs with the previous 7. Many readers and contributors to this etx web site have suggested that meade should send me an etx90ec and autostar.
So to control a meade telescope from the computer stellarium. Inherited a meade etx90eccan i use this for astrophotography. Piggyback bracket for etx90 telescope nikon coolpix. The return of the extremely popular etx takes mobile astronomy to the next level. Meade etx90ec instruction manual 28 pages astro telescope. The meade etx90ec, etx105ec, and the etx125ec are extremely. We have 3 meade etx90ec manuals available for free pdf download. The etx90ec is a telescope that is designed for amateur astronomers on a limited budget but who want a decent viewing experience. Meade etx telescope specifications agena astroproducts. Check back often for the most current updates, files and applications.
I got an etx90 and it is way off on the alignment stars and after centering them and pressing enter, about 75% of the goto objects are also way off. The one shown in figure 1 and a similar one for the etx 90 and other telecopes is readily available through. Meades dsi camera control and basic image processing software. At approximately 8 pounds, and 15 inches in length, it packs a lot of power into a compact unit. Mar 29, 2015 i got an etx 90 and it is way off on the alignment stars and after centering them and pressing enter, about 75% of the goto objects are also way off. Meade etx 90ec telescope i have purchased a few etx s from thrift stores and paid pennies on the dollar for them.
Or, for the advanced astronomer who already owns a larger instrument, the meade etx90at is the perfect ultra portable, diffractionlimited field telescope. Or, for the advanced astronomer who already owns a larger instrument, the meade etx 90at is the perfect ultra portable, diffractionlimited field telescope. Etx90ec drive repair etx series meade 4m community. Save meade etx telescopes to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. The etx everybodys telescope is a line of smaller aperture telescopes 60mm to 125mm made by meade instruments. We have 3 meade etx 90ec manuals available for free pdf download. Save meade etx 90 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. The etx90 maksutovcassegrain offers terrific optical quality that is the envy of the telescope industry, the easy to use meade autostar computer handbox with. Skysafari 6 plus ios skysafari 6 plus android envisage imaging software v7. The, 8x25 finder is not nice to use focus is different at edges and center, coma problems and very thick cross hairs but it works ok. Im trying to do the same on the etx but its not finding.
Beginning your astronomy venture with the etx 90 is. Overall, id say the meade etx105ec has very good optics 910 in absolute terms 1010 considering the price. Throughout the years, the meade etx series telescopes have given beginner astronomers quality, value and performance, with each new model bringing enhancements and improvements. Starting your astronomy journey with the meade etx 90 is an excellent choice. Meade etx 90 observer computerized telescope with free barlow. I then took a 18 thick of aluminum that is 1 wide and about 5 long and i bent it in the shape that i needed. The few limitations are far outweighed by the line of eyepieces and accessories available for the etx90ec such as autostar and the 35mm camera attachment. Meade etx90 as astro lens astrophotography talk forum. With 90mm maksutovcassegrain optics, builtin flip mirror mechanism, and fast and easy alignment procedure, this telescope allows users to easily locate moon craters, cloud belts on jupiter, saturns rings, and more. The few limitations are far outweighed by the line of eyepieces and accessories available for the etx 90ec such as autostar and the 35mm camera attachment.
The etx90 observer has a maksutovcassegrain optical design for pinpoint star images and extraordinary contrast, making it a great deepsky. By the way, the et in etx is from meade s founder, john diebel, who envisioned everyones telescope. Other than the etx 90ec, i later bought a etx 125ec and a ds60ec. Its a meade etx 90ec i dont know anything about this telescope other than its f14, 1250mm focal length, 90 aperture and its a maksutov cassegrain. This page is your source for older versions of the meade autostar software. Im continuing to use the etx 90ec and autostar, weather permitting, but here are my initial. Considering its long focal length 1250 mm and low speed f14, will i be able to make pictures of anything besides the moon with it. If you are in doubt after more replies, assuming that there are some, call meade customer support. By the way, the et in etx is from meades founder, john diebel, who envisioned everyones telescope. Jun 20, 2012 etx 90ec drive repair posted in etx series. Meade s 90 mm etx and celestrons new c90 are they giant killers, or pretenders. Meade etx 90ec auto star telescope and deluxe field tripod and cases for both. The meade etx 90ec telescope is a portable observatory designed for both astronomers and amateur stargazers.
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. The meade etx 90 astro telescope is an extremely versatile, highresolution entrylevel telescopes with razor sharp optical systems and features similar to those once available only with larger and more specialized imaging systems, like a computerized goto mount. Meade instruments gives you a complete gotoenabled observation rig with the ability to make detailed observations of the moon, easily see planets, and reach outside the solar system to resolve bright deepspace objects with their venerable etx90 observer 90mm f. This is a great deal for beginning and amateur use, expandable enough that this could very well be the only scope you will ever need. Used meade etx90ec with table top mounting legs, case, two eyepieces, 2x barlow and 45 degree erecting prism. Shooting video with a telescope and a sony camera meade etx90ec duration. If you are anxious to use your telescope for the first time,read the quickstart guide on pages 4 and 5. I had this problem with my oriion mount as well so i updated the firmware and it fixed it. The meade usb to serial cable provides the capability of using the usb port on a personal computer to connect to a. Upon installation, please use serial number 783a36800007296416. The 8 x 21mm viewfinder of the etx90ec incorporates an internal roof prism that results in an erectimage orientation, facilitating the quick location and fieldcentering of. Packing your etx 90 observer and tripod at a moments notice is a breeze with the carrying case and durable tripod bag. It offers cordless operation, allowingyou to use the telescopes dualaxis drive system for more than 40hours on eight aa batteries. For the casual or beginning observer the meade etx 90at telescope may be all the telescope ever required.