Meade Telescopes
Discussion
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Moreymach - I think I've emailed your profile but didn't get a reply 
Here goes:
What freebies did you get with it?
How is it packaged (ie safe to put in hold of a plane?).
Does anyone have the AstroSuite? Is it worth it?
Are you happy?!
Planning on getting the ETX-90
I found the Weasner site - a wealth of info, but not much simple stuff
Here goes:
What freebies did you get with it?
How is it packaged (ie safe to put in hold of a plane?).
Does anyone have the AstroSuite? Is it worth it?
Are you happy?!
Planning on getting the ETX-90
I found the Weasner site - a wealth of info, but not much simple stuff OOOPS sorry about that mate !!
I have to admit I got it on a bit of a whim from a local camera shop and didnt get anything chucked in. It came with 2 eye pieces 9mm and 25mm giving I belive 8 and 44 x magnification. The ETX70 comes with a half decent tripod with carry case but Im not sure the 90 does. I think last time I looked Meade were doing some pretty good deals on eye pieces, have a look on their website.
It comes very well packaged in a well designed and padded box which I still keep mine in, it is only cardboard though and if it would stand up to air transit I dont know, especially as the EXT 90 is quite a bit heavier than mine!
As far as the Astrosuit goes I didnt bother. The Autostar system works very well and is very intiutive also the idea of having a relatively brightly lit pc screen with you when youre trying to get your eyes accustomed to star gazing seemed a bit odd.
Am I pleased. Well yes, my stargazing is done on a very amateur basis but it suits my needs admirably.
You may have done already but do have a look at ebay, some rather good deals on there for ETX90's
Guy.
Just looked and the eye pieces seem to be for US orders only..bugger!
>> Edited by moreymach on Tuesday 24th February 15:45
I have to admit I got it on a bit of a whim from a local camera shop and didnt get anything chucked in. It came with 2 eye pieces 9mm and 25mm giving I belive 8 and 44 x magnification. The ETX70 comes with a half decent tripod with carry case but Im not sure the 90 does. I think last time I looked Meade were doing some pretty good deals on eye pieces, have a look on their website.
It comes very well packaged in a well designed and padded box which I still keep mine in, it is only cardboard though and if it would stand up to air transit I dont know, especially as the EXT 90 is quite a bit heavier than mine!
As far as the Astrosuit goes I didnt bother. The Autostar system works very well and is very intiutive also the idea of having a relatively brightly lit pc screen with you when youre trying to get your eyes accustomed to star gazing seemed a bit odd.
Am I pleased. Well yes, my stargazing is done on a very amateur basis but it suits my needs admirably.
You may have done already but do have a look at ebay, some rather good deals on there for ETX90's
Guy.
Just looked and the eye pieces seem to be for US orders only..bugger!
>> Edited by moreymach on Tuesday 24th February 15:45
puggit said:
There is a great deal on the eyepieces, something like a grands worth for £99 (or $99 over there). Sadly I'd need to buy it before 29th and I'm heading out 12 March, plus I can't register it over here... will see if I can wrangle it though
Looking forward to it already!
Didnt realise you were going out there !! Jammy bugger
.. how much are they in the US or it rude to ask ?
Hope you enjoy !!!
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