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. In 2009, my friend was dating this girl who had been given a telescope as a gift from her father. A friend recently gave me a meade autostar controller to use with my etx 90ec when powering this up i see. Taken in total, this is an excellent optics package. Im trying to do the same on the etx but its not finding. Meade autostar 495497 usb pc interface cable 3m astro. 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. Get the best deals on meade telescope parts and accessories when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. I ended up getting a newer meade etx and plan to replace my current mount with the computerized one. The meade etx 90 telescope i purchased years ago needed additional parts. Washinglee control cable for meade 505 telescope, ftdi chip, autostar and audiostar cable for. Meade etx90ec catadioptric telescope for sale online ebay. The audiostar controller provides all of the telescope control functions of the previous autostar handboxes but adds unique astronomer inside digital audio software and a speaker built into the audiostar body that can provide you with more than four hours of fascinating and professionallyrecorded. The father had bought a meade etx90 telescope and every single accessory they offered.
Astrophotography with meade etx 90 maksutov cassegrain. This page is your source for older versions of the meade autostar software. Autostar handbox dead posted in autostaraudiostar controllers. I have a meade etx90 telescope and im considering getting adapters to mount my camera on it.
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. Etx 90ec autostar upgrade question posted in meade computerized telescopes. Meade etx autostar telescope field guide astrosurf. This driver provides both telescope and focuser interfaces each of. In this video, we show you how to setup and align your meade etx observer telescope. Envisage software click to download meades dsi camera control and basic image processing software. The remarkable etx90 is designed to be the ideal, ultraportable telescope.
Hi,i would like to connect my etx90 to my lap top and run it using something like the sky software. I was hoping to take astrophotography with this telescope, but failed to find any reliable sources on what camera to buy. Writing a tour is fun and simple and can be done via the autostar. Packing your etx 90 observer and tripod at a moments notice is a breeze with the carrying case and durable tripod bag. Download a new version of the autostar software or object information e. Envisage software click to download meade s dsi camera control and basic image processing software. Meade etx90ec telescope i have purchased a few etxs from thrift stores and paid pennies on the dollar for them. Meades autostar ii hand controller system comes with refined astronomy software suitable for operating lx200acf, lx600acf, and lx850acs meade model telescopes only. Arkansas sky observatories meade autostar updating. I had this problem with my oriion mount as well so i updated the firmware and it fixed it. New listing original meade deep sky imager with box, no software, tested.
Originally produced in 1996, meade etx 90 is the first telescope to be designed for both beginners and professionals alike. Meade autostar ii controller lowest prices free shipping. Product carries full one year meade uk limited factory warranty. Meade etx90 firmware udate issue discussions scopes. Meade etx astro telescopes equipped with the autostar computer controller may be used in conjunction with meade astrofinder software to operate the telescope in the go to mode directly from the display of a personal computer. Hi everyonei have recently dusted off my etx 90 and have been experiencing a few issues. Washinglee control cable for meade 505 telescope, ftdi chip, autostar and audiostar cable for etx127 etx125 etx 90 lxd75 lx80 lx90. 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. Washinglee control cable for meade 505 telescope, ftdi chip, autostar and audiostar cable for etx127 etx125 etx90 lxd75 lx80 lx90. It designed to control your computerized telescope from a laptop or pc through the various planetarium programs, connects to the usb port of the. Meade etx90 maksutovcassegrain portable observatory.
Store your etx 90 observer in a hard carry casetheres even a bag for your tripod so everything is protected. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur astronomers and. Adorama not only had the parts, they had them less expensive than meade. Meade etx 90 buy a meade etx 90 observer telescope.
This is an old scope that did not originally come with the ports that the autostar controller now goes into on the newer models. Are the lx200 and etx instructions the same or at least very similar. Bill grey included the control instructions for the lx200 scopes in the software. Meade etx90 telescope maksutovcassegrain catadioptrics. These packages are available by downloading from the meade updater site at. The open architecture of the meade autostar permits the update of operating software, the loading of events such as comets, satellites, and minor planets, and allows you to share or clone this information with other autostars. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur astronomers and hobbyists. I did find the page for scope control but no specifics on the etxautostar. Autostar suite meade skycapture imaging software other starlock software meade apps. This is a pc to autostar or audiostar connector cable only. Etx 90 training drives, rubber banding and friends etx. To upgrade your autostar version for any of the meade go to telescopes that are capable of upgrading etx 90, 105, 125, lx 90, lxd55s, and the lx200 gps scopes you will need to install the current or user preferred firmware.
The meade etx 90 has been around for many years and is one of the bestselling portable telescopes in the world. The autostar computer controller helps you quickly find and goto to objects in the night sky. The name meade, the meade logo, and etx are trademarks. Meade etx90 telescope maksutovcassegrain catadioptrics sign in to comment. Controlling a meade telescope with stellarium requires a quick and simple hardware and software setup. Technical specifications for meade etx series telescopes. Etx 90ec autostar upgrade question meade computerized. Unfollow meade etx 90 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Meade etx90 observer with carrying case ships free opt. Meade telescope parts and accessories for sale ebay. The optional autostar computer controller can locate all of these objects automatically, in seconds.
Take advantage of 90mm of aperture to enjoy closeup views of the solar system and celestial objects anytime, anywhere. Meade etx90 as astro lens astrophotography talk forum. View and download meade etx90ec instruction manual online. Controlling a meade etx or lx200 with stellarium and. The observable universe is a fascinating place to discover and even though we have been spoiled with everything that nasa has been bringing out over the last few decades, noth. Remote operation of etx telescopes using a personal computer pc. Many readers and contributors to this etx web site have suggested that meade should send me an etx90ec and autostar. The etx 90 observer fully equips the modern explorer with a sophisticated, automated and portable telescope. Meade etx 90 observer computercontrolled telescope we. Ive followed all the instructions in setting it up for the first time, and have inserted 8 new batteries correctly into the battery compartment, connected up the autostar 497 handset and flicked the power to on. Meade etx105pe astro telescope premier edition standard. Photo tripod adapter for meade etx 60, 70, 80, 90, 105, 125 telescopes wmeade 497 autostar by atozstars. The meade etx90at, etx105at and the etx125at are extremely versatile.
Electric focuser 2 pages software meade autostar operating instructions. Etx 90 training drives, rubber banding and friends posted in etx series. I recently purchased a meade etx 90 maksutov cassegrain telescope. Cliquez sur le bouton upgrade autostar software now. Upon installation, please use serial number 783a36800007296416. Meade instruments is acknowledged as one of the most innovative and dynamic companies in the telescope market. Allows connection of a meade 497 autostar or meade autostar keypad to a pc serial port using meade autostar suite software, available for free download at. The meade etx90ec telescope is a portable observatory designed for both astronomers and amateur stargazers.
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We delete comments that violate our policy, which we. 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. Known for its groundbreaking telescopic designs, meade has introduced dozens of improvements over. Starting your astronomy journey with the meade etx 90 is an excellent choice. At the time, this telescope was also the first affordable alternative to highend products such as the questar maksutov cassegrain, and more than 20.
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