Meade ETX125 Observer Telescope

Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope with GoTo function. Objective lens diameter: 127mm. Focal length: 1900mm

Catadioptric

Optical design

127

Aperture – the diameter of the light-collecting lens (refractors and catadioptric) or mirror (reflectors) that the telescope uses to collect light

1900

Focal length – the distance from the primary lens or mirror to the point at which the light is focused

Availability

Product ID	71662
Brand	Meade Instruments Corp.
Warranty	2
EAN	0643824208674
Package size (LxWxH)	81x60x30
Shipping Weight	19.07

Description

The return of the extremely popular ETX125 takes mobile astronomy to the next level. This large 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope marries the portability of the ETX with Meade’s premium optics. Enjoy detailed close-up views of the Moon and planets, and be amazed by the stunning views of star clusters, nebulae, and more!

The ETX125 Observer is a fully-featured GoTo telescope that includes the AudioStar controller, the heart of this computer guided telescope. In addition to finding and tracking objects in the night sky for you, the AudioStar controller boasts a number of features of its own, including a 30,000+ object database, built-in speaker, and over 4 hours of audio content that educates you about objects you observe.

Whether you’re observing on the go or from your backyard, the ETX125 Observer will make exploring the night sky easy, educational, and exciting. The beloved ETX125 telescope is back. Go ahead, start exploring!

Features:

Comes with AudioStar controller containing over 30,000 celestial objects
1900mm focal length, f/15 focal ratio
Telescope weight is 6.8kg, tripod weight 4.4kg
Fork mount with DC servo motors
Full size steel tripod with EQ tilt plate
9.7mm and 26mm Super Plössl eyepieces
127mm f/15 Maksutov-Cassegrain optical tube assembly
Internal 90° diagonal
Internal flip mirror system

Specifications

Product ID	71662
Brand	Meade Instruments Corp.
Warranty	2
EAN	0643824208674
Package size (LxWxH)	81x60x30
Shipping Weight	19.07
Optical design	catadioptric
Optical scheme	Maksutov-Cassegrain
Optics coating	lenses: multi-layer; mirrors: ultra-high transmission UHTC
Objective lens diameter (aperture), mm	127
Focal length, mm	1900
Lowest practical power, x	21
Highest practical power, x	254
Aperture ratio	f/15
Resolution threshold, arcseconds	0.9
Limiting stellar magnitude	12.5
Focusing	by moving the main mirror
Eyepieces	SUPER Plössl 9.7mm (196x) Series 4000, SUPER Plössl 26mm (73x) Series 4000
Eyepiece barrel diameter, in	1.25
Finderscope	red dot
Focuser	1.25"
Tripod	steel
Tripod height (adjustable), mm	adjustable
Accessory tray	✓
Telescope control	autoguide, manual
Mount	alt-azimuth, fork, dual arm
Telescope installation platform	equatorial
Drive	DC drives along both axes
Slew rate	from 2-daily to 5.5 degrees per second (9 speeds)
Tracking rate	daily
Speed selection	automatic (guiding), manual (if position is corrected)
Ports	RS-232, AUX
Guiding system alignment	automatic, reference stars with the manual centering of the star in the field of view, memorizes the previously entered observation site
Autoguider	✓
Hand controller	AudioStar
Remote control features	setting functions, built-in high precision clock
Programmable options	automatic search in the database, autoguiding (GoTo), night sky excursion mode with audio lecture, time estimate of astronomical events, reference data on observed objects
Objects database	over 30,000 (SAO, HSC, BSC, GCVS catalogues; double stars; UGC, MCG, Abell, Arp galaxies; Caldwell, Messier, IC, NGC objects; planets from Mercury to Pluto)
Update via Internet	for catalogues of artificial Earth satellites, asteroids, comets
Power supply	8 AA batteries, 210-230V network adapter (optional), 12V car cigarette lighter (optional)
Dovetail mount	✓
User level	beginners, experienced users
Assembly and installation difficulty level	easy
Observed object	deep-sky objects, planets of the Solar System, terrestrial objects

References
and downloads

User manual: Meade ETX Observer telescopes (pdf) EN

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