My first real scope, besides the dime store examples I had as a kid, was an ETX-90EC that I sold to finance the ETX-125 I have owned for two decades. Recently, I decided to re-acquire an ETX-90 OTA, although it was made in China, not the USA. In many ways it ...
ETX 90 question - posted in Meade Computerized Telescopes: I have an ETX 90mm (AT or M; the one with a manual arm control). What do I need to obtain in order to be able to use 1.25 inch prism and eyepieces in the rear photo port? With gratitude, Ot
On double Stars the ETX has the very smallest bit of SA at critical focus. On Extended work like Planetary It was very hard to see any difference between the two. I bought an ETX 5" and it shows the same quality, I did need to replace the Dec gear. I don't know what it is mad...
You can also set the contrast with the ASU software. But it definitely looks pretty funky and probably needs replaced. I had this problem yesterday when firing up my ETX 125 after a long hibernation. New batteries didn't help. All I had was the backlight. Then I looked at the condition...
ETX EZ focuser - posted in Meade Computerized Telescopes: Hi All, Have any of you used one of these? I was thinking of buying one but wanted input first on other/self made ones. http://cgi.ebay.com/...3833413510&rd=1 Thanks,
New ETX models! - posted in Meade Computerized Telescopes: http://www.meade.com...ETX_highRes.pdfor a smaller version:http://www.meade.com.../ETX_lowRes.pdf
Etx-LS6 dismount and dovetailing... a newlife. - posted in Meade Computerized Telescopes: I am finally giving up on my LS mount (the 6 inch ACF version). After many, many attempts to reload firmware, adjust parameters, fix broken wires and jack, I figur
Meade ETX LS HBX freeze while updating - posted in Meade Computerized Telescopes: Hi Does any one know how to correct this autostar HBX III freeze when updating to version 1.6E and blank dim red screen on remote happen after that, now every time I turn o
ETX Mechanical Flaw - posted in Meade Computerized Telescopes: I mentioned in another thread yesterday that the screws holding the azmuth drive unit of my ETX-105 were loose - one screw was out a good 1/8. Well, last night I found out why:Two nights ago
Removing the OTA from the ETX mount - posted in Meade Computerized Telescopes: Has anyone tried removing the OTA (in this case 90mm) from the ETX mount? Ive seen a couple of pictures but would like to know HOW to do it before I attack it with a screwdri