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When Meade first introduced the ETX
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(short for Everyone’s Telescope), astronomers “in the know
created such overwhelming demand that the scopes were almost impossible to get. Several years
later, those new to astronomy are just beginning to discover the ETX while serious astronomers
still flock to it as the ideal ultra-portable scope in their collection.
With optics that rival the most expensive telescopes, computerized star-finding capabilities, and a
rock-solid mount, the ETX is a no-brainer for the best possible entry-level astronomy experience.
Comes ready-to-stargaze with all you see here:
Pr em i um Meade Dif f r act ion-Lim i t ed Optics. Beware of cheap knock-offs with chromatic
aberration, astigmatism, and other terms you may not have learned yet. Meade optics have led the industry for twenty years.
You get what you pay for. Sky & Telescope wrote, “I could see every wisp of velvet on the antlers of a deer 50 feet away” and,
“Views of the moon and planets were all satisfyingly crisp.” Corrector lens is made of premium BK7 Glass.
Maksutov-Cassegrain optica l design. This optical design outperforms many telescopes of larger
apertures. Sky & Telescope said, “(ETX) stellar diffraction patterns were virtually textbook perfect.” Compound optical
design packs a lot of telescope in a small and portable package (see pg. 49).
Ov ersized Pri m a ry Mirror. Only Meade manufactures primary mirrors larger than the scope’s
listed aperture to capture more light (see pg. 87).
Flip-Mi rror Syst em. Permits viewing either straight through or at a 90° position. Allows camera attachment
with optional T-adapter (pg. 138). 90˚ diagonal mirror and 26mm Series 4000
™
Super Plössl eyepiece included.
Motori zed Dua l-A x is Dr i v e Syst em. Precisely engineered high-torque motors permit electronic
operation in either altazimuth or equatorial mode. Nine different speeds for slow-motion control.
Deluxe Fi eld Tr ipod. Rock-solid yet lightweight, this adjustable, rigid tripod is the ideal platform for any
application of your ETX from daytime observing to beginning astrophotography. It is fully adjustable to match any height
adult or child. Works in either altazimuth or equatorial mode.
Deluxe AutoStar
®
cont roller. The heart of the ETX computer-guided telescope finds things in the night
sky for you (see pg. 13).
Au toStar Su i te
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Soft wa r e/Tra i ni ng DVD. New Astronomer Edition planetarium software helps
you learn the night sky. You can also use the software to control your ETX-PE from your PC (Windows
®
compatible). For
those who don’t read instructions (you know who you are), our training DVD walks you step-by-step through the set-up and
use of your telescope. Training DVD also available free at meade.com/support.
26mm Series 4000
™
Eyepiece. Wide field of view makes stargazing easy. Quality optics yield sharp,
high-contrast images.
UHTC.
™
Our exotic multi-layer optical coatings optimize light transmission. Image brightness is increased by 15% over standard
coatings. It’s like adding up to an extra inch of aperture (depending on scope size). Objects appear dramatically brighter (see pg. 68).
Au toA lign
™
with Sm a rtFin der
™
. Easy red dot finder with automatic alignment (see pg. 15).
J.
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