Super Plössl (SP) 26mm eyepiece, packed in a plastic storage container, in a separate small box.Viewfinder, packed in a separate small box.Electronic Controller with attached coil cord.The ETX Astro Telescope with fork-mount system.When first opening the packing box, note carefully the following parts: Getting the telescope ready for first observations requires only a few minutes. In keeping with the ETX philosophy of elegant simplicity, an ETX telescope is virtually completely assembled at the Meade factory. When in the polar mode, switch the motor drive between northern and Southern Hemisphere operation for observing from anywhere in the world.Ī detailed description of the functions and operation of the Electronic Controller is found in Electronic Controller Functions, page 6.Mount the telescope in the polar mode for fully automatic tracking of celestial objects using the optional #880 (ETX–90EC), #881 (ETX-125EC) Table Tripod, or #883 Deluxe Field Tripod (see.Move the telescope on two axes (up-and-down or left-and-right) at any of 4 drive speeds for precise tracking of astronomical or terrestrial objects.Nearly all functions of the telescope are accomplished through the Electronic Controller with just a few button pushes:
This manual provides instructions for the following products:Ĭontrol of both ETX model telescopes is through pushbutton operation of the standard-equipment Electronic Controller (Fig.
Read this manual thoroughly to take full advantage of the telescope’s numerous advanced features. Your Meade ETX Astro Telescope is one of the most revolutionary telescope systems ever developed. Both telescopes are instruments fully capable of growing with your interest. Beyond the Solar System observe nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, and other deep-sky objects. With pushbutton controls, automatic tracking of celestial objects (with one of the optional tripods), and diffraction-limited imaging, an ETX telescope may be all the telescope ever required by many terrestrial and astronomical observers.Īs a first telescope, the ETX-90EC or ETX-125EC reveals nature in an ever-expanding level of detail: observe the feather structure of a bird from 50 yards or study the rings of the planet Saturn from a distance of 800 million miles. 1) to bring the object into focus.Ī Meade ETXAstro Telescope is an extremely versatile, highresolution imaging system that, with advanced features similar to larger and more specialized telescopes, can be used by casual observers and serious astronomers alike. Practice using the arrow keys on the Electronic Controller to center an object in the telescope’s field of view. Sight along the side of the telescope’s main tube to locate an object. See Flip-Mirror Control, page 6, for more information. Each press slows the speed down one level, then cycles back to the highest speed.Ħ observing, verify that the flip-mirror control (16, Fig. The indicator lights signify the speed, with the upper light showing the highest speed.
To change the telescope’s slew speed, press the SPEED key (I). Use the arrow keys (H) of the Electronic Controller to move the telescope up and down and/or left and right. The Electronic Controller is now operational. Press any key and the motors briefly move the telescope. The lights flicker on the Electronic Controller. 1), then remove the dust cover from the end of the telescope tube.įlip the Power Switch (E) on the computer control panel to the ON position. Tighten the vertical and horizontal locks (6 and 10, Fig.
Remove the Electronic Controller (F) from the packing materials and plug it into the HBX port (G). Verify that the computer control panel power switch (E) is in the OFF position.
Replace the cover and return the telescope to an upright position. Insert eight (user-supplied) AA-size batteries into the battery compartment (D) in the proper orientation. Securely place the ETX on its side and remove the battery compartment cover (C) from the underside of the drive base. (B) into their appropriate positions on the telescope and tighten the appropriate attachment screws to a firm feel only.
Remove the ETX from its packaging and place it on a sturdy surface. Latitude Chart for Major Cities of the World. Observing with the Electronic Controller.