Comet Enthusiast

Sale Price: $39.00

Description

For connecting Meade Serial Device to PC's USB Port.

Features

• The Meade USB to RS232 Adapter Cable allows you to connect a Meade RS232 device to a PC's USB port
• The USB to RS232 Adapter Software driver creates a virtual commport on your PC and treats the virtual port as a normal PC serial port
• The software is compatible with Windows 98, ME, 2000, and XP
• Meade USB to RS-232 Bridge Cable - 07507

Sale Price: $39.00

Description

For connecting Meade Serial Device to PC's USB Port.

Features

• The Meade USB to RS232 Adapter Cable allows you to connect a Meade RS232 device to a PC's USB port
• The USB to RS232 Adapter Software driver creates a virtual commport on your PC and treats the virtual port as a normal PC serial port
• The software is compatible with Windows 98, ME, 2000, and XP
• Meade USB to RS-232 Bridge Cable - 07507

Sale Price: $13.95

Description

An accessory ring available in Canon EOS mount which converts the lens mount of your SLR camera to a T-Mount.

Features

• Screw the T-mount for your camera to the T-mount threading and attach your camera to the T-mount similar to uniting the camera with a lens as normal

Sale Price: $99.99

Description

Astro-imaging is an immensely rewarding hobby, but the challenges involved can seem difficult to beginners. Some of the best objects to start on are the planets of our own solar system and the Moon. Big, bright targets like Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and the Moon make wonderful models as they strut their way around the Sun on their celestial catwalk. The planets are relatively easy to locate and identify in the night sky, so solar system objects prime imaging targets for all astro-imagers. The Orion StarShoot Solar System Color Imager IV is equipped with features that make it easy to take your own images of objects in our solar system. Its 1/3-inch format CMOS imaging sensor with a 1280 x 1024 pixel layout can take sharply detailed planetary and lunar images. Each pixel is a mere 3.6µm x 3.6µm in size for exceptional image resolution in 24-bit RGB color. Since the 8-bit output StarShoot Solar System Color Imager IV is progressive scan, all pixels will be used for each and every exposure. At full 1280 x 1024 resolution, you can capture up to 15 frames per second. By stacking multiple exposures to create a single picture, you can increase image detail significantly.

Features

• Now compatible with Apple computers and laptops! Included software is now Mac OS X compatible, as well as Windows 7, Vista (32 bit & 64 bit), and XP operating systems
• Our fourth generation planetary imaging camera provides an affordable way to acquire stunning astrophotos of our neighbors in the solar system
• Features a 1/3" format color CMOS imaging chip with a very small 3.6microns x 3.6microns pixel size for exceptional resolution
• Camera sensor features a 1280 x 1024 pixel layout with 1.3 megapixel resolution, progressive scan imaging uses all pixels for each exposure
• Features a 1.25" nosepiece threaded for 1.25" filters so you can enhance your astrophotos easily

List Price: $34.99
Sale Price: $32.87
You save: $2.12 (6%)

Description

For all ETX models (except ETX-60/70/80AT).

Features

• Meade #64 T-Adapter for all ETX models (except ETX-70AT) - 07363
• For all ETX models (except ETX-60/70/80AT)

Sale Price: $59.00

Description

This size filter will fit any telescope with an optical tube diameter of 143-149mm. It is made with a sturdy aluminum outer cell that houses an optical thin film aperture. The thin film is a .002" thick black polymer. It is safe for direct viewing through the telescope and for photography. It is rated as a neutral density 5. You are buying this directly from the manufacturer and it has a 30 day money back guarantee. Also included are instructions for use and care.

Features

• Optical thin film aperture
• Sturdy aluminum outer cell secured to the telescope with an nylon thumb screw
• Safe for direct viewing and photography: 99.999% sunlight blocked
• Natural orange solar image
• Packaged in a foam lined storage box

Sale Price: $49.00

Description

This size filter will fit any telescope with an optical tube diameter of 98-105mm. It is made with a sturdy aluminum outer cell that houses an optical thin film aperture. The thin film is a .002" thick black polymer. It is safe for direct viewing through the telescope and for photography. It is rated as a neutral density 5. You are buying this directly from the manufacturer and it has a 30 day money back guarantee. Also included are instructions for use and care.

Features

• Optical thin film aperture
• Sturdy aluminum outer cell secured to the telescope with an nylon thumb screw
• Safe for direct viewing and photography: 99.999% sunlight blocked
• Natural orange solar image
• Packaged in a foam lined storage box

List Price: $449.00
Sale Price: $269.00
You save: $180.00 (40%)

Description

Explore the Galaxies far away, or the wildlife in this one, all at the touch of a button, with this fantastically priced, all-inclusive telescope. Now even the most novice of amateur astronomers can locate and explore the planets, asteroids, and comets, as well as nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, and hundreds of other deep-space objects, all at the push of a button with the included Autostar Hand Controller. The Meade ETX-80AT Astro Telescope brings the full range of celestial images to your eye with an astonishing level of clarity and resolution. And, carrying on Meade's incredible ETX tradition of optical and mechanical excellence, the 70mm ETX includes many of the same features as their larger ETX telescopes, and is 36 percent brighter than the ETX-60AT. For the introductory student of astronomy, or for the casual observer, the Meade ETX-80AT opens up the skies at modest cost to an amazing breadth of celestial detail utterly invisible without the telescope. For the non-celestial inclined, the Meade ETX telescopes make excellent land-view instruments for the birdwatcher, the naturalist, or for the home with a view as well. ETX image quality and resolution typically far exceed the levels normally expected of terrestrial telescopes. Terrestrial observers quickly appreciate the advantages afforded by the Autostar hand controller, notwithstanding the Autostar's primary applications to astronomical observing. Using Autostar, many land objects can be readily followed, or tracked, from a distance, using one of nine selectable speeds from slow to fast . Sky & Telescope Magazine calls the Autostar Hand Controller "the greatest happening in amateur astronomy yet." For all of Meade's advanced imaging capabilities, portability, ease of use, and contemporary cosmetic design, Meade ETX telescopes are above all uniquely defined by the revolutionary Autostar hand controller. This great device is included as standard equipment with ETX 70mm Telescope. The 4

Features

• 80Mm Diameter Delivers More Light-Gathering For Increased Image Brightness & Greater Detail
• Observe Land Or More Than 1400 Sky Objects In High Resolution
• Built-In Barlow Lens Flips Into Position When Needed & Provides Power When Studying Lunar & Planeta

Description

* The parts that make up the ETX telescope.
* The optical path, from the Maksutov corrective lens to the primary and flip mirrors.
* How to carry out basic and advanced set-up procedures.
* How to regulate motors and correct periodic errors.
* How to manage and update the AutoStar hand controller.
* How to acquire expertise utilizing the virtual model and learn how to find all of its functions in no time at all.
* How to use the deluxe field tripod as well as lots of other items with the help of your friend I.B. Robot, who will add humor to your lessons.
* This course will provide you with a high degree of knowledge without wasting any of your valuable time under the starry night sky!

Maxfactory - Stars At A Click - 50 Lessons on Meade ETX CD-ROM, V.2 Features...

* Introduction video
* ETX parts
* Optical path
* Power up
* AutoStar intro
* Initial data input
* Setting the observation site
* Training the motor
* Selecting the mount
* Home positions
* Alignments
* Virtual AutoStar: Classic & PE
* ETX spotting scope
* Tracking rates
* High precision pointing
* PE SmartFinder
* Quizzes & Tutorials
* LNT battery substitute procedure
* Quiet slew
* Smart drive
* Tips and tricks
* Adjusting the viewfinder
* Adjusting the SmartFinder
* Adjusting the Dec circle
* Adjusting the R.A. circle
* Experimental Pod
* Expert Pod
* Setup the deluxe field tripod
* EC handbox
* Connecting AutoStar
* AutoStar management and update
* AutoStar complex procedures
* I.B. suggestion balloons
* Training and Solo modes
* Minimum System Requirements: Win2K, Pentium III, 128MB, WinXP, Pentium III, 128MB, Mouse, 32X CD-ROM, Mac OS X, Quicktime 7.x for PC (included)

Features

• Learn how to use the Meade ETX AT or PE in 50 easy-to-navigate lessons on a multi-media CD-ROM that is compatible with both PC or Mac computers.
• Maxfactory - Stars At A Click - 50 Lessons on Meade ETX CD-ROM, V.2 contains many great new features!
• Videos and animations, interactive tutorials, educational suggestions, comics for kids, and much more.
• Maxfactory - Stars At A Click - 50 Lessons on Meade ETX CD-ROM, V.2 Virtual AutoStar has been expanded to include both the AT and PE version up to 4.0.
• Minimum System Requirements: Pentium III, 128 MB PC running Windows 2K or XP, or Mac running OS X, 32X CD-ROM, Mouse, Quicktime 7.x for PC (included).

List Price: $59.99
Sale Price: $47.99
You save: $12.00 (20%)

Description

Sometimes looking through a straight finder scope can be a strain, making you crouch down and crane your neck. Well, you can call off the chiropractors because our right-angle finder scopes let you view in contortion-free comfort! What's more, they have a built-in Amici prism to provide a correctly oriented view - not upside-down as with standard finders. These achromatic, crosshair finders feature fully coated glass lenses, internal baffling, and focus adjustment. Each includes an aluminum bracket with two perpendicular thumbscrews for easy alignment. Dovetail foot fits many Orion telescopes (see list). Dovetail base (#7214) can be purchased for custom installations. Prism and eyepiece are not removable.

Features

• You don't have to be a contortionist to use this 6x30 finder scope which features a 90-degree viewing angle and correct daytime image orientation
• Right-angle design lets you aim your telescope in comfort - no more crouching or craning your neck!
• This crosshair finder scope makes aiming easy by showing an upright, non-reversed image
• Finder scope features substantial 6x magnifying power, 30mm diamter objective lens and 7-degree field of view
• Fully coated, achromatic glass optics yield crisp, bright images

Sale Price: $229.99

Description

With a tube length of 11 inches, a 90mm (3.5") precision-polished fully multi-coated meniscus front lens, and solid uncompromising construction. the Apex 90 Compact Mak is a paragon of portability, optical excellence, and durability. Better still, it's one of the most versatile scopes we offer. The Apex 90 delivers bright, high-contrast images, and with a focal length of 1250mm (f/13.9) you also get a generous image scale. It features a built-in 1/4"-20 adapter plate that makes it easy to mount onto a standard photo tripod for viewing grand daytime vistas. Attach a 35mm camera to the scope's visual back (with a T-ring adapter sold separately) and use the whole assembly as powerful telephoto lens for astrophotography and terrestrial shooting. What more could you want? Includes a 25mm Plossl eyepiece, 6x20 finder scope, 45-deg correct-image diagonal, and fully padded carrying case. One-year limited warranty.

Features

• Nifty little 90mm (3.5") aperture Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope provides long focal length performance in a conveniently compact instrument
• 90mm aperture and 1250mm focal length Maksutov-Cassegrain optics for fantastic celestial and terrestrial views, especially at higher powers
• An ideal telescope for scanning the solar system for views of the Moon and planets, as well as globular star clusters and some bright nebulas
• Includes a 25mm Sirius Plossl eyepiece, 6x20 correct-image finder scope for accurate aiming during the day or at night, 45-degree correct-image diagonal, soft carry-case, and Starry Night astronomy software
• Does not include tripod or mount - either can be purchased separately

Sale Price: $13.95

Description

An accessory ring available in Canon EOS mount which converts the lens mount of your SLR camera to a T-Mount.

Features

• Screw the T-mount for your camera to the T-mount threading and attach your camera to the T-mount similar to uniting the camera with a lens as normal

Sale Price: $13.95

Description

An accessory ring available in Canon EOS mount which converts the lens mount of your SLR camera to a T-Mount.

Features

• Screw the T-mount for your camera to the T-mount threading and attach your camera to the T-mount similar to uniting the camera with a lens as normal

List Price: $29.99
Sale Price: $24.99
You save: $5.00 (17%)

Description

The Meade 1244 Electric Focuser for ETX-90AT is an incredible focusing machine that is operated via the Autostar handboxes or the electronic controller, as it is connected to the telescope's control panel. With the accuracy that comes with the Meade Instruments reputation, the sleek design includes micro-fine and coarse speeds. And the telescope parts that make up the Meade 1244 Electric Focuser for ETX-90AT quickly and smoothly focus on the image.

Features

• Variable speed for coarse and fine adjustments
• Vibration-free adjustment during focus
• Hard to live without at high magnifications
• Easily attaches to ETX90 or ETX105 telescope
• Great for use with astrophotography

List Price: $499.99
Sale Price: $429.00
You save: $70.99 (14%)

Description

The revolutionary Meade ETX-90AT goes anywhere with you at a moments notice and presents high-quality optical images in an ultraportable package. For the casual or beginning observer the Meade ETX-90AT may be all the telescope ever required. Or, for the advanced astronomer who already owns a larger instrument, the ETX-90AT is the perfect diffraction-limited field telescope. Observe the continually changing cloud-belt patterns on the surface of the planet Jupiter, the magnificent ring system and satellites of Saturn, Moon craters by the hundreds, the filimentary structure of the Orion Nebula and thousands of other celestial objects all through effortless pushbutton electronic control. The Meade ETX has been recently re-engineered to provide the very latest in microprocessor-controlled capability. The diffraction-limited optics produce images high in contrast, brightness, and resolution outperforming many instruments of larger aperture. The full-length Meade #884 Deluxe Field Tripod provides a rigid mounting platform for virtually any observing application, astronomical or terrestrial. Suitable for either standing or seated observing, the #884 Tripod is adjustable in height from 34 to 54

Meade finally brings a serious telescope into thecasual-consumer price range. The ETX-90EC Astro offers extraordinaryoptics at an affordable price. It combines a high-resolution opticaldesign and diffraction-limited imaging with microprocessor-controlled,precise celestial-object tracking, all in a nicely styled, highlyportable package. Improvements to this model include a new forkmount with dual-axis drive system. The ETX-90EC also includes hightorque DC motors on both telescope axes, permitting electronicoperation from the hand-held controller. This push-button electroniccontroller has four dual-axis drive speeds: slow, 8x for imagecentering at high power; medium, 32x for image centering at lowerpower or for pushbutton tracking in altazimuth mode; moderate, 0.75degrees per second for image centering in the viewfinder or forterrestrial tracking; and fast, 5 degrees per second for fast scanningacross the sky. The Meade ETX-90EC is specially designed to beportable and used in the field. It offers cordless operation, allowingyou to use the telescope's dual-axis drive system for more than 40hours on eight AA batteries. At approximately 8 pounds and 15 inchesin length, it packs a lot of power into a compact unit. TheETX-90EC uses a 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design, and Meadeactually warranties the optics of the ETX-90EC "to equal or exceed theoptical performance and resolution of any Maksutov optics of similaraperture ever manufactured at any price." The ETX-Series optics offersuperb contrast, image brightness, and resolution; Meade claims thetelescope consistently outperforms many instruments of largerapertures. Meade also uses EMC super multicoatings on all opticalsurfaces to maximize light transmission through the corrector lens andreflectance from the primary and secondary mirrors. The flip-mirrorsystem allows for 90-degree observation of land and sky objects,straight-through observation using the optional #932 45-degreeErecting Prism, or photo-ready imaging using the optional #64T-Adapter and your own 35mm camera. Overall, the Meade ETX-90EC isa fine piece of craftsmanship at a surprisingly affordable price. Forthose of us who spent our childhood peering through old-style consumertelescopes, using the ETX-90EC is like getting time in the PalomarObservatory. From shifting cloud belts on Saturn to the glowingfilaments of the Orion Nebula, this instrument lets you observe theheavens in extraordinary detail.

Features

• Cordless motor drive for fully automatic tracking
• Equatorial fork mount
• Flip-mirror system
• Maksutov meniscus corrector lens of Grade-A BK7 optical glass
• Includes a Meade Series 4000 Super Plvssl 26 millimeter eyepiece for 48 times magnification

List Price: $450.00
Sale Price: $135.00
You save: $315.00 (70%)

Description

TE2) ETX-80AT W/AUTOSTAR & TRIPOD

Whether you want to study Saturn and its ring system, the primary cloud belts of Jupiter, or mountain ranges and other terrestrial objects, the Meade ETX-60AT offers extraordinary power for its price. It offers a 60mm multicoated, air-spaced achromatic objective lens manufactured with Grade A crown and flint optical glass components. The flip-mirror system lets you observe in the standard 90-degree position. Just flip the internal optical flat mirror up, and you'll be set for sky viewing.It's easy to carry, so you can take the Meade ETX-60AT to a distant mountaintop or to your own back yard. It only needs a quick 60-second alignment for setup. This telescope includes an Autostar hand controller that permits the automatic location of over 1,400 celestial objects. Just enter the object you wish to observe and watch as the telescope moves rapidly to place the object in your field of view. The Meade ETX-60AT also includes a serial interface, so you can download new software through your PC to the telescope. This way, the positions of Earth satellites may be updated for observation, or newly discovered objects, such as comets, can be located.

Features

• Convenient electronic hand controller
• Internal flip-mirror system
• 60mm diameter lens
• Razor-sharp images of astronomical and terrestrial subjects
• Either straight-through or 90-degree observing positions

Description

* The parts that make up the ETX telescope.
* The optical path, from the Maksutov corrective lens to the primary and flip mirrors.
* How to carry out basic and advanced set-up procedures.
* How to regulate motors and correct periodic errors.
* How to manage and update the AutoStar hand controller.
* How to acquire expertise utilizing the virtual model and learn how to find all of its functions in no time at all.
* How to use the deluxe field tripod as well as lots of other items with the help of your friend I.B. Robot, who will add humor to your lessons.
* This course will provide you with a high degree of knowledge without wasting any of your valuable time under the starry night sky!

Maxfactory - Stars At A Click - 50 Lessons on Meade ETX CD-ROM, V.2 Features...

* Introduction video
* ETX parts
* Optical path
* Power up
* AutoStar intro
* Initial data input
* Setting the observation site
* Training the motor
* Selecting the mount
* Home positions
* Alignments
* Virtual AutoStar: Classic & PE
* ETX spotting scope
* Tracking rates
* High precision pointing
* PE SmartFinder
* Quizzes & Tutorials
* LNT battery substitute procedure
* Quiet slew
* Smart drive
* Tips and tricks
* Adjusting the viewfinder
* Adjusting the SmartFinder
* Adjusting the Dec circle
* Adjusting the R.A. circle
* Experimental Pod
* Expert Pod
* Setup the deluxe field tripod
* EC handbox
* Connecting AutoStar
* AutoStar management and update
* AutoStar complex procedures
* I.B. suggestion balloons
* Training and Solo modes
* Minimum System Requirements: Win2K, Pentium III, 128MB, WinXP, Pentium III, 128MB, Mouse, 32X CD-ROM, Mac OS X, Quicktime 7.x for PC (included)

Features

• Learn how to use the Meade ETX AT or PE in 50 easy-to-navigate lessons on a multi-media CD-ROM that is compatible with both PC or Mac computers.
• Maxfactory - Stars At A Click - 50 Lessons on Meade ETX CD-ROM, V.2 contains many great new features!
• Videos and animations, interactive tutorials, educational suggestions, comics for kids, and much more.
• Maxfactory - Stars At A Click - 50 Lessons on Meade ETX CD-ROM, V.2 Virtual AutoStar has been expanded to include both the AT and PE version up to 4.0.
• Minimum System Requirements: Pentium III, 128 MB PC running Windows 2K or XP, or Mac running OS X, 32X CD-ROM, Mouse, Quicktime 7.x for PC (included).

Sale Price: $39.00

Description

For connecting Meade Serial Device to PC's USB Port.

Features

• The Meade USB to RS232 Adapter Cable allows you to connect a Meade RS232 device to a PC's USB port
• The USB to RS232 Adapter Software driver creates a virtual commport on your PC and treats the virtual port as a normal PC serial port
• The software is compatible with Windows 98, ME, 2000, and XP
• Meade USB to RS-232 Bridge Cable - 07507

Sale Price: $13.95

Description

An accessory ring available in Canon EOS mount which converts the lens mount of your SLR camera to a T-Mount.

Features

• Screw the T-mount for your camera to the T-mount threading and attach your camera to the T-mount similar to uniting the camera with a lens as normal

Sale Price: $99.99

Description

Astro-imaging is an immensely rewarding hobby, but the challenges involved can seem difficult to beginners. Some of the best objects to start on are the planets of our own solar system and the Moon. Big, bright targets like Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and the Moon make wonderful models as they strut their way around the Sun on their celestial catwalk. The planets are relatively easy to locate and identify in the night sky, so solar system objects prime imaging targets for all astro-imagers. The Orion StarShoot Solar System Color Imager IV is equipped with features that make it easy to take your own images of objects in our solar system. Its 1/3-inch format CMOS imaging sensor with a 1280 x 1024 pixel layout can take sharply detailed planetary and lunar images. Each pixel is a mere 3.6µm x 3.6µm in size for exceptional image resolution in 24-bit RGB color. Since the 8-bit output StarShoot Solar System Color Imager IV is progressive scan, all pixels will be used for each and every exposure. At full 1280 x 1024 resolution, you can capture up to 15 frames per second. By stacking multiple exposures to create a single picture, you can increase image detail significantly.

Features

• Now compatible with Apple computers and laptops! Included software is now Mac OS X compatible, as well as Windows 7, Vista (32 bit & 64 bit), and XP operating systems
• Our fourth generation planetary imaging camera provides an affordable way to acquire stunning astrophotos of our neighbors in the solar system
• Features a 1/3" format color CMOS imaging chip with a very small 3.6microns x 3.6microns pixel size for exceptional resolution
• Camera sensor features a 1280 x 1024 pixel layout with 1.3 megapixel resolution, progressive scan imaging uses all pixels for each exposure
• Features a 1.25" nosepiece threaded for 1.25" filters so you can enhance your astrophotos easily

List Price: $34.99
Sale Price: $32.87
You save: $2.12 (6%)

Description

For all ETX models (except ETX-60/70/80AT).

Features

• Meade #64 T-Adapter for all ETX models (except ETX-70AT) - 07363
• For all ETX models (except ETX-60/70/80AT)

Sale Price: $59.00

Description

This size filter will fit any telescope with an optical tube diameter of 143-149mm. It is made with a sturdy aluminum outer cell that houses an optical thin film aperture. The thin film is a .002" thick black polymer. It is safe for direct viewing through the telescope and for photography. It is rated as a neutral density 5. You are buying this directly from the manufacturer and it has a 30 day money back guarantee. Also included are instructions for use and care.

Features

• Optical thin film aperture
• Sturdy aluminum outer cell secured to the telescope with an nylon thumb screw
• Safe for direct viewing and photography: 99.999% sunlight blocked
• Natural orange solar image
• Packaged in a foam lined storage box

Sale Price: $49.00

Description

This size filter will fit any telescope with an optical tube diameter of 98-105mm. It is made with a sturdy aluminum outer cell that houses an optical thin film aperture. The thin film is a .002" thick black polymer. It is safe for direct viewing through the telescope and for photography. It is rated as a neutral density 5. You are buying this directly from the manufacturer and it has a 30 day money back guarantee. Also included are instructions for use and care.

Features

• Optical thin film aperture
• Sturdy aluminum outer cell secured to the telescope with an nylon thumb screw
• Safe for direct viewing and photography: 99.999% sunlight blocked
• Natural orange solar image
• Packaged in a foam lined storage box

List Price: $449.00
Sale Price: $269.00
You save: $180.00 (40%)

Description

Explore the Galaxies far away, or the wildlife in this one, all at the touch of a button, with this fantastically priced, all-inclusive telescope. Now even the most novice of amateur astronomers can locate and explore the planets, asteroids, and comets, as well as nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, and hundreds of other deep-space objects, all at the push of a button with the included Autostar Hand Controller. The Meade ETX-80AT Astro Telescope brings the full range of celestial images to your eye with an astonishing level of clarity and resolution. And, carrying on Meade's incredible ETX tradition of optical and mechanical excellence, the 70mm ETX includes many of the same features as their larger ETX telescopes, and is 36 percent brighter than the ETX-60AT. For the introductory student of astronomy, or for the casual observer, the Meade ETX-80AT opens up the skies at modest cost to an amazing breadth of celestial detail utterly invisible without the telescope. For the non-celestial inclined, the Meade ETX telescopes make excellent land-view instruments for the birdwatcher, the naturalist, or for the home with a view as well. ETX image quality and resolution typically far exceed the levels normally expected of terrestrial telescopes. Terrestrial observers quickly appreciate the advantages afforded by the Autostar hand controller, notwithstanding the Autostar's primary applications to astronomical observing. Using Autostar, many land objects can be readily followed, or tracked, from a distance, using one of nine selectable speeds from slow to fast . Sky & Telescope Magazine calls the Autostar Hand Controller "the greatest happening in amateur astronomy yet." For all of Meade's advanced imaging capabilities, portability, ease of use, and contemporary cosmetic design, Meade ETX telescopes are above all uniquely defined by the revolutionary Autostar hand controller. This great device is included as standard equipment with ETX 70mm Telescope. The 4

Features

• 80Mm Diameter Delivers More Light-Gathering For Increased Image Brightness & Greater Detail
• Observe Land Or More Than 1400 Sky Objects In High Resolution
• Built-In Barlow Lens Flips Into Position When Needed & Provides Power When Studying Lunar & Planeta

List Price: $49.95
Sale Price: $20.50
You save: $29.45 (59%)

Description

The Meade ETX range of telescopes is one of the most successful ever made. It is low-cost, has sold in its tens of thousands, and is available in almost every country. Here, ETX expert Mike Weasner reveals everything any amateur astronomer ever wanted to know about the telescope. First book dedicated entirely to the ETX. Written by an acknowledged world authority. Describes the "best" 100 objects to begin observing. Contains detailed hints and tips aimed at getting the best out of the ETX. Features imaging (photographic and digital) as well as visual observing.

List Price: $18.75
Sale Price: $14.40
You save: $4.35 (23%)

Description

Hephaestus Books represents a new publishing paradigm, allowing disparate content sources to be curated into cohesive, relevant, and informative books. To date, this content has been curated from Wikipedia articles and images under Creative Commons licensing, although as Hephaestus Books continues to increase in scope and dimension, more licensed and public domain content is being added. We believe books such as this represent a new and exciting lexicon in the sharing of human knowledge. This particular book contains chapters focused on Telescope manufacturers, and Meade Instruments.

Description

* The parts that make up the ETX telescope.
* The optical path, from the Maksutov corrective lens to the primary and flip mirrors.
* How to carry out basic and advanced set-up procedures.
* How to regulate motors and correct periodic errors.
* How to manage and update the AutoStar hand controller.
* How to acquire expertise utilizing the virtual model and learn how to find all of its functions in no time at all.
* How to use the deluxe field tripod as well as lots of other items with the help of your friend I.B. Robot, who will add humor to your lessons.
* This course will provide you with a high degree of knowledge without wasting any of your valuable time under the starry night sky!

Maxfactory - Stars At A Click - 50 Lessons on Meade ETX CD-ROM, V.2 Features...

* Introduction video
* ETX parts
* Optical path
* Power up
* AutoStar intro
* Initial data input
* Setting the observation site
* Training the motor
* Selecting the mount
* Home positions
* Alignments
* Virtual AutoStar: Classic & PE
* ETX spotting scope
* Tracking rates
* High precision pointing
* PE SmartFinder
* Quizzes & Tutorials
* LNT battery substitute procedure
* Quiet slew
* Smart drive
* Tips and tricks
* Adjusting the viewfinder
* Adjusting the SmartFinder
* Adjusting the Dec circle
* Adjusting the R.A. circle
* Experimental Pod
* Expert Pod
* Setup the deluxe field tripod
* EC handbox
* Connecting AutoStar
* AutoStar management and update
* AutoStar complex procedures
* I.B. suggestion balloons
* Training and Solo modes
* Minimum System Requirements: Win2K, Pentium III, 128MB, WinXP, Pentium III, 128MB, Mouse, 32X CD-ROM, Mac OS X, Quicktime 7.x for PC (included)

Features

• Learn how to use the Meade ETX AT or PE in 50 easy-to-navigate lessons on a multi-media CD-ROM that is compatible with both PC or Mac computers.
• Maxfactory - Stars At A Click - 50 Lessons on Meade ETX CD-ROM, V.2 contains many great new features!
• Videos and animations, interactive tutorials, educational suggestions, comics for kids, and much more.
• Maxfactory - Stars At A Click - 50 Lessons on Meade ETX CD-ROM, V.2 Virtual AutoStar has been expanded to include both the AT and PE version up to 4.0.
• Minimum System Requirements: Pentium III, 128 MB PC running Windows 2K or XP, or Mac running OS X, 32X CD-ROM, Mouse, Quicktime 7.x for PC (included).