Using meade etx book

It contains everything you need to know about the mighty etx. Tame the beast with this excellent book by our friend martin peston. Looking at or near the sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to your eye. A users guide to the meade lxd55 and lxd75 telescopes. It was written by your humble webmaster, with contributions from clay sherrod and dick seymour. Meade s dsi camera control and basic image processing software. Meade etx telescope in 10 easy steps astronomy know how.

Instruction manual etx observer series etx125 etx90 etx80. Using the meade etx an essential observers guide cn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Meades dsi camera control and basic image processing software. Other than the etx90ec, i later bought a etx125ec and a ds60ec. The meade usb to serial cable provides the capability of using the usb port on a personal computer to connect to a. It is lowcost, has sold in its tens of thousands, and is available in almost every country. In january 1999, meade introduced the etxec which included electronic control of both axis through a small handcontroller. This book is a must have accessory for owners of the meade etx or lx90 range of telescopes and will become a useful aid to operating and observing with. The manufacturer has identified the cause of some of them and says that units shipped after august 15th should be free of these problems. I got the latest software upgrade from meade via the internet freeand then bought this book and the combo of the two has made a huge difference in the performance and enjoyment of my small telescope. Nov 15, 2009 just had the sales assistant at my local telescopecamera shop raving about this brilliant new scope that does everything for you at the click of a switch. Upon installation, please use serial number 783a36800007296416.

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. Brian may, many readers of my book using the meade etx have told me that they keep the book handy when using their etx telescope. The second is an animated gif sequence of the mount washington cog railway taken using the meade etx90 prime focus from the base of the mountain. Meade etx 90 ec, telescope with delux field tripod. This book is a specialized text from the patrick moore practical astronomy series, and will not be useful unless you either own or have access to a meade etx. Mike weasner in 1996 meade, the worlds largest astronomical telescope manufacturer, introduced the etx, a lowcost and genuinely portable instrument capable of results close to the theoretical limits of optical. In the year or so that has passed since the information here was prepared, it has become apparent that carrying out the practice of using a separate guide scope is not at all easy and some have reported difficulties. Other than the etx 90ec, i later bought a etx 125ec and a ds60ec. Meade autostar etx and lx90 chapter 12 how to use a. Book id of using the meade etx s books is yvfydba1boc, book which was written bymike weasnerhave etag jyuh9dd3hxo. In summary, this book is a very useful resource for those considering options for future instrumentation on large telescopes. Obviously you must take the utmost care when observing the sun as even the merest glimpse of it through an unfiltered optical system can lead to permanent eye damage, if not, blindness.

Etx form factor, embedded technology extended computeronmodule specification meade etx telescope, popular line of compact maksutovcassegrain telescopes made by meade instruments corporation. They are included because they can be imaged with special equipment. Jun 07, 2011 thought it was that one, what you need to consider is the focal lengths, the newtonian is an f5, where as the etx90 is f. Meade etx125ec astronomical telescope electronic motorized. Provide connection for current and future horizontal movement of. October 1999, page 61 and meade s etx 125ec a first look, we note several mechanical problems. Meade etx125ec autostar tabletop telescope controller and case 09201. Mike weavers book is a distillation of data from his mighty etx website.

Using the meade etx 100 objects you can really see with. Quoted from using the meade etx by mike weasner, springerverlag, 2002. The meade etx 90 will offer you impressive images of terrestrial sights, as well as those of the galaxy. Meade etx premier telescopes are instruments fully capable of growing with your interest and are ideal for both the casual observer and serious astronomer alike. Using the meade etx by mike weasner, 9781852333515, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Simply flip the switch and the meade telescopes from etxls automatically aligns itself. The etx60 is similar to the etx70 with the exception of having a 60mm rather than 70 mm objective lens. It has a high focal ratio, compared to other telescopes, and the eyepiece included in the kit is very powerful, too. Here are a few of the features that set the meade etx observer telescope system.

Using the meade etx 100 objects you can really see with the. I also included it in the newsletter ad astra which i edit for my local astronomical society, the association of falkirk. Meade etxls advanced comafree acf 6 in telescopes wuhtc uses advanced technologies like gps, lnt and eclips ccd imaging to do what no other consumer telescopes has done before. This is just the telescope settling into its position. Thought it was that one, what you need to consider is the focal lengths, the newtonian is an f5, where as the etx90 is f. Endoftext character, character code within the c0 and c1 control codes range. I got the latest software upgrade from meade via the internet freeand then bought this book and the combo of the two has made a huge difference in the. In 1996 meade, the worlds largest astronomical telescope manufacturer, introduced the etx, a lowcost and genuinely portable instrument. To the point and easy to understand, it is exactly what i had been looking for to get the most out of my etx90. Meade etxls 6 in advanced comafree telescope, f10, w. Expected transmission count, network routing metric. In 1996 meade, the worlds largest astronomical telescope manufacturer, introduced the etx, a lowcost and genuinely portable instrument capable of results close to the theoretical limits of optical performance. Astronomer inside then takes you on a guided multimedia tour of the best. In january 1999, meade introduced the etx ec which included electronic control of both axis through a small handcontroller.

First, expect pretty severe chromatic abberation, particularly when taking shots of the moon, which is nearwhite against a black background. Using the meade etx an essential observers guide cloudy nights. In 1996 meade, the worlds largest astronomical telescope manufacturer, introduced the etx, a lowcost and genuinely portable instrument capable of results close to the theoretical limits of optical performance, mike weasner is a world expert on the etx range, and describes the best 100 objects to start with, and offers hints and tips about. The telescope may drift after you center the star in the field of view. I have both a meade etx60 and lx90 and have used them both for astrophotography. Meade etx application as a guider and modification of the mirror assembly. 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. Eye damage is often painless, so there is no warning to the observer that damage has occurred until it is too late. Meade etx ls advanced comafree acf 6 in telescopes wuhtc uses advanced technologies like gps, lnt and eclips ccd imaging to do what no other consumer telescopes has done before.

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. Using the meade etx 100 objects you can really see with the mighty etx selling due to christmas upgrade. Page 46 optional accessories meade consumer solutions if you have a question concerning your etx model, call the meade instruments consumer solutions department at 800 6263233. Ive just spent the last 2 hours on the web looking for images taken with this telescope and i cant find a single one, not even on meads main. Written by a well published and seasoned observer, the 206 page book contains detailed hints and tips aimed at getting the best out of your etx. This section contains a world of upgrades and accessories for the meade etx range of telescopes 11 items show 12 24 36 48 60. In conjunction with the telescopes autostar hand controller, precision worm gear systems on each axis permit smooth pushbutton motions of the telescope. This software provides an efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. The meade etx range of telescopes is one of the most successful ever made. Just had the sales assistant at my local telescopecamera shop raving about this brilliant new scope that does everything for you at the click of a switch.

Meade etxls 6 in advanced comafree telescope, f10, wuhtc. 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. Mead etx 70 any good getting started general help and. Meade etx application as a guider and mapug topical archive. The third is a picture of the moon taken with the meade etx 90 using eyepiece projection using a 35 mm camera converted to greyscale with micrografx. For readers of this book who are not netconnected, this chapter will give you a flavor of the etx site as well as provide some valuable information about using and improving your etx. Mike weasner is a world expert on the etx range, and describes the best 100 objects to start with, and offers hints and tips about using and looking after the telescope to get the best possible. I suspect that many lxd telescope users will keep a users guide to the meade lxd55 and lxd75 telescopes on hand as well. Etx deluxe astrophotography kits for meade etx 90105125 telescopes. Unfortunately not all these objects are visible when looking through the etx. The meade etx 125 is a portable, fully computerized telescope with a sturdy allmetal tripod, and crisp maksutov cassegrain optics.

Meade etx series autostar instruction manual pdf download. October 1999, page 61 and meades etx 125ec a first look, we note several mechanical problems. Nov 10, 20 using the back of an etx diagonal possibility. The book using the meade etx has been published by springer in its practical astronomy series. Here, etx expert mike weasner reveals everything any amateur astronomer ever wanted to know about the telescope. Using the arrows on the autostar controller, center the guide star in the telescopes field of view. The plan was to sell the etx 90ec after i finished with this book and keep the etx 125ec. Cover images by the author me, rick krejci, and gerald wechselberger. The plan was to sell the etx90ec after i finished with this book and keep the etx125ec. Since then several different models have been introduced, most of them controlled by. After having owned an etx 90 telescope since 1999 i finally got the best out of it after having read this book. The reason, i have put mine on a dovetail to go on a gem and the standard eyepiece holder ends up in funny places. 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.