Let meade highresolution optics and revolutionary autostar tm capability take you on an automated guided tour of the solar system, the galaxy, and beyond. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur astronomers and hobbyists. Got one for christmas 2001 and have had alot of fun with it so far. If you are anxious to use your telescope for the first time, read the quickstart guide on pages 4 and 5. This video shows what i had to do to get my newlypurchased but preowned etx125ec up. We offer a variety of services and upgrades on meade telescopes. Meademods is owned and operated by garry ingle jr from pasadena md. Although it was discontinued many years ago, it is still available at bargain prices. I am not a professional repairman nor an english major. Home page of the meade etx70at digital telescope with autostar computer controller this site is best viewed in a browser with. Meade telescope parts and accessories for sale in stock. I documenti che otteniamo dal fabbricante del dispositivomeade etx70at possono essere suddivisi in diversi gruppi.
Using products other than standard meade accessories may cause damage to the telescopes internal electronics and may void the meade. Controls the manual vertical movement of the telescope. Auxiliary aux port provides connection for current and future meade acces. Manual and computerised telescopes for beginners and experienced amateur astronomers from meade. Mount idea 102499 another meade tripod modification 122899. Repairing an etx 60at posted in meade computerized telescopes. I bought it mostly for the ccd camera that was being sold with it. I knew there was a problem with the focuser, but i was. View and download meade etx70at repair manual online. It appears that the etx70 is different from the other etx models because none of the existing web pages i could find seemed to match my telescope. Get the best deals on meade telescope parts and accessories when.
Etx70at astro telescope with autostar hand controller. Meade audiostar hand controller telescope controller. A few years ago i purchased a used meade etx70at onebay to. Page 1 instruction manual etx60at astro telescope with autostar hand controller etx70at astro telescope with autostar hand controller meade instruments corporation page 2. Step by step setup guide manual pdf for meade etx90ec 497. Etx60at astro telescope with autostar hand controller. Celestron powerseeker 127eq telescope manual german equatorial telescope for beginners compact and portable bonus astronomy software package 127mm aperture 4. It needed a little repair, so i cobbled together a document showing what i did incase someone else could use it. If the site is over 70 miles 110 km north of the listed city. Meade etx70 repair posted in atm, optics and diy forum. Le manuel dinstallation ou notice dinstallation meade etx 70at donne les instructions pour le mettre en service. Meade telescope parts and accessories for sale in stock ebay.
The etx is missing the focuser rod and the ep holder. Onoff switch turns the computer control panel and autostar on or off. Mead etx 70 any good getting started general help and. Produces a correctly oriented image and convenient 45deg observing angle for terrestrial observations.
It is not very well documented, however even at the better sites. Etx70 manual right click to download a pdf etx70 manual. Meade etx70 repair atm, optics and diy forum cloudy. Havent heard a thing back from meade about replacement parts, so im going on without them. You can find more from meademods at as well as meade. The only web page i found with disassembly instructions for the etx70 was for the noncomputerized model, which is completely different. Meade etx70 meade etx 70at repair manual when i was a child, i can remember sitting outside the house with my sears telescope trying to look at the sky and coming away very disappointed. This web page describes how to disassemble the meade etx70 telescope. Repairing an etx 60at meade computerized telescopes.
Meade etx70at telescope wtripod and ccd camera is an excellent telescope and good buy. The name meade, the meade logo, and etx are trade marks registered with the u. Etx telescopes are assembled virtually complete at the meade factory. Meade model 933 image erecting prism for etx60, etx70 and etx80 models. Hello, a family member bought a meade etx70at astro telescope with autostar hand controller ten years ago, which sat in the corner of our living room unused.
Unfollow meade telescope manuals to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Thread meade tadapter 07366 on to the rear cell of meade. Except for the lens diameter, the meade etx60at and the etx70at are identical. Handbox hbx port plug the autostar coil cord 9, fig. Vertical lock controls the manual vertical movement of the telescope. Led the red power indicator light illuminates when power is supplied to the autostar handbox and to the telescopes motor drive.
The included parts will allow you to couple your slr or dslr. Download free pdf for meade etx70at telescope manual download free pdf for meade electric focuser telescope. Dont forget to check the items for sale section to see if i have any maintenance items for sale. Including the popular etx range, ls lightswitch and the lx90 acf series. I recently obtained a etx90ec and after reading the instructions and aligning, i found that the ra axis drive isnt working.
Etx90ec drive repair etx series meade 4m community. So i called meade support, and they informed me that they no longer repair those telescopes. Download free pdf for meade etx70at telescope manual. The only web page i found with disassembly instructions for the etx70 was for the. The meade etxseries telescopes have great optics but the motor drivetrains could be better. The meade audiostar hand controller is compatible with all meade lx90 series telescopes, the etx90 and etx125, telescopes using the lxd75 mount, and any other meade. Etx deluxe astrophotography kits for meade etx 90105125 telescopes.
Garry is a member of the howard county astronomical league. Repair or upgrade your telescope, or surprise the astronomer in your life with meade replacement parts for his or her telescope. Im checking a etx60 at i just got from someone on craigslist. It appears that the etx70 is different from the other etx models because none of. Toss the old printed circuit board and install a new battery system. Meade instruments corporation instruction manual teleskop. Etx 70 repair started diy astronomer stargazers lounge. Opt offers a number of meade telescope designs such as refractors, reflectors, as well as their own advanced comafree acf schmidtcassegrain optical design.
The meade etx90at, etx105at and the etx125at are extremely versatile, high. The meade etx60 is an excellent entry level telescope. A few years ago i purchased a used meade etx70at on ebay to give me a portable scope. Table of contents if you are anxious to use your telescope for the first time, read the quickstart guide on page 3. I am a high energy physics major turned video game developer who still loves to gleefully gaze deep into the glories of the heavens.
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