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Meade ETX-125AT Astro Telescope with UHTC Coatings

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Meade's new EXT-125AT Astro telescope is revolutionizing amateur astronomy!

 

Meade AutoStar #497 Controller
The Meade AutoStar controller helps you quickly find and GoTo over 30,000 objects in the night sky. View planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae and comets -- all at the push of a button. You don't already know the night sky? Let the pre-programmed Tonights Best tour in your AutoStar automatically point your telescope to the best objects in the sky. Astronomy has never been so easy and rewarding.
 
Includes #884 Deluxe Field Tripod
Meade ETX Telescopes include a high-quality tripod constructed of strong, lightweight steel. The full-length Meade #884 Deluxe Field Tripod provides a ridged mounting platform for virtually any ETX observing or photographic application.
 
It features:
  • Chrome-Plated, Steel Legs
  • Adjustable Height 26"-44"
  • Equatorial or Alt-Azimuth position
  • Spreader Bar
  • Tripod Case

Includes AutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition Software
AutoStar Suite astronomer edition software will help you learn the night sky. It displays more than 10,000 celestial objects including planets, stars, galaxies and nebulas. You can print out star charts and even plan your observing sessions. It operates on any Windows-based PC. Includes PC Interface cable to allow control of your ETX telescope directly from your computer.

Land & Sky Use
The ETX telescopes are great for terrestrial as well as celestial viewing. To use your ETX telescope for land-based viewing you will need the optional #932 Erect Image Prism. This accessory will re-orient the telescope's normal mirror image to produce natural views of terrestrial objects.

Ultra-High Transmission Coatings
This telescope's optics are enhanced by Meade UHTC Coatings, a series of exotic optical coatings precisely tuned to optimize the visual, photographic and CCD-imaging performace of the ETX telescope. With UHTC Coatings, image brightness is increased substantially making all of your observing and photography brighter with increased contrast.

Supplier Sku:
0515-03-60
What's Included:
Telescope, Tripod, 26mm Eyepiece, Hand Controller, Finderscope, Software
Dimensions & Specifications

Recommended Usage

Astrophotography , For the Enthusiast , Viewing Galaxies/Star Clusters , Viewing Nebulae , Viewing the Moon , Viewing the Planets

Power Source

Battery

Battery

8xAA

Features

Alt-Az Mount , GoTo

Brand

Meade

Weight Complete

26.2 lbs.

Finderscope

Red Dot Finder

Lens Coating

UHTC

GPS

No

GoTo

Yes

Good for Astrophotography

Yes

Telescopes Series

Meade ETX Telescopes

Optical Design

Maksutov-Cassegrain

Aperture

127mm

Focal Length

1900mm

Focal Ratio

f/15

Mount Design

Dual Fork Arm

Battery Included

No

Eyepiece 1

26mm

Highest Useful Magnification

250x

Limiting Magnitude

13

Resolution

0.9

Resolving Power

0.9

Star Diagonal

1.25 Inches

Weight Optical Tube

15.2 lbs.

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Meade ETX-125AT Astro Telescope with UHTC Coatings
 
4.3

(based on 16 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (11)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Strong construction (12)
  • Quality lenses (11)
  • Accurate (9)
  • Compact (7)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Astronomy (11)
    • Travel (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual/ recreational (13)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (4)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    I love this telescope!

    I love this telescope! If this is your first telescope, find your local astronomy club and ask someone to show you how to use it to overcome the rather steep learning curve. Like all...Read complete review

    I love this telescope! If this is your first telescope, find your local astronomy club and ask someone to show you how to use it to overcome the rather steep learning curve. Like all Meade products, the instructions look like they were written by engineers and take some time to digest.

    The views of planets and the moon are incredible thanks to the scope's f/15 focal ratio, which allows you to view a significant amount of detail. In my opinion, it performs equally well on deep sky objects. The Goto accuracy is dead on once you go through the two star alignment process, which takes all of about 2 minutes. Take an extra minute or two to level the telescope with a bubble level (not included) and the alignment process will go much more smoothly and your go-to's will be more accurate.

    The tripod is solid and steady. The telescope is a bit on the heavy side, and I prefer to keep the tripod platform level while I'm attaching the telescope, rather than tilting it as the set up directions state.

    I've owned a number of Meade AutoStar telescopes, and I've never liked the included AutoStar Suite software. For me, the only redeeming quality of it is that it can be used to create your own guided tours, but it's not required to create the tours. The tours can be uploaded to the handset by using the #505 cable. It's a serial cable, so you'll also need a USB to serial adapter unless you have an old computer with a serial port. Do a search on AutoStar tours and you'll find tours that other people have written that are free to download.

    As a substitute for for the included AutoStar Suite program, check out a free program called Stellarium. It won't let you create tours, but it will let you control the telescope and it's fantastic as a learning and planning tool.

    Parting advice: Make sure you go through the "Train Drives" process during the day time before using it for the first time. It lets the handset compensate for the minute irregularities present in the gearing mechanisms of all motorized telescopes.

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Meade has a QA problem with motor drives

    My ETX 125PE arrived with a chip out of the smartfinder lens, half of the battery terminal contacts missing (making it impossible to power up with internal batteries), and a severe motor defect....Read complete review

    My ETX 125PE arrived with a chip out of the smartfinder lens, half of the battery terminal contacts missing (making it impossible to power up with internal batteries), and a severe motor defect. Power up was possible with external DC power, but the motor drive would only move in three directions. It would not slew left. All alignment and calibration attempts resulted in the dreaded "motor unit fault". No amount of software reset or fiddling helped. [@]was great. They shipped it back and refunded my money. They were out of stock, so I ordered a replacement from another dealer, and it was also DOA! This one wouldn't slew in three of four directions. I discovered that there are many such tales from recent purchasers. Meade's Mak optics are reportedly great, but I can't evaluate. They seem to have a serious QA issue with their low end mount/drive systems. I decided to upgrade to a LX90 (at twice the price). I think too many corners are cut in these lower priced do everything scopes. Do your research!

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    Sep

    28

    2011

    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    I love this telescope!

    By StarmanSteve

    from Atlanta, GA

    About Me Professional Guide

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Accurate
    • Compact
    • Easy to Use
    • Quality Lenses
    • Stable tripod
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

    • No included bubble level
    • Steep learning curve

    Best Uses

    • Astronomy

    Comments about Meade ETX-125AT Astro Telescope with UHTC Coatings:

    I love this telescope! If this is your first telescope, find your local astronomy club and ask someone to show you how to use it to overcome the rather steep learning curve. Like all Meade products, the instructions look like they were written by engineers and take some time to digest.

    The views of planets and the moon are incredible thanks to the scope's f/15 focal ratio, which allows you to view a significant amount of detail. In my opinion, it performs equally well on deep sky objects. The Goto accuracy is dead on once you go through the two star alignment process, which takes all of about 2 minutes. Take an extra minute or two to level the telescope with a bubble level (not included) and the alignment process will go much more smoothly and your go-to's will be more accurate.

    The tripod is solid and steady. The telescope is a bit on the heavy side, and I prefer to keep the tripod platform level while I'm attaching the telescope, rather than tilting it as the set up directions state.

    I've owned a number of Meade AutoStar telescopes, and I've never liked the included AutoStar Suite software. For me, the only redeeming quality of it is that it can be used to create your own guided tours, but it's not required to create the tours. The tours can be uploaded to the handset by using the #505 cable. It's a serial cable, so you'll also need a USB to serial adapter unless you have an old computer with a serial port. Do a search on AutoStar tours and you'll find tours that other people have written that are free to download.

    As a substitute for for the included AutoStar Suite program, check out a free program called Stellarium. It won't let you create tours, but it will let you control the telescope and it's fantastic as a learning and planning tool.

    Parting advice: Make sure you go through the "Train Drives" process during the day time before using it for the first time. It lets the handset compensate for the minute irregularities present in the gearing mechanisms of all motorized telescopes.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    10

    2011

     
    1.0

    not very good

    By scope hunter

    from Greeley, CO

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Difficult To Focus
    • Unstable

    Best Uses

      Comments about Meade ETX-125AT Astro Telescope with UHTC Coatings:

      First one was returned because the reflective material was flaking off of the mirror, the second one has tripod problems, but the scope is better. I don't know if I will ever get it fixed so there are no more problems. not the best quality, hoping I will be able to return. Fix one thing then another thing breaks.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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      Jun

      5

      2011

      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      etx 125-at

      By Wes

      from Kokomo, In.

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Quality Lenses
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

      • Difficult to Use

      Best Uses

      • Astronomy

      Comments about Meade ETX-125AT Astro Telescope with UHTC Coatings:

      software will not run in windows vista 64 bit.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Mar

      19

      2011

      (3 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      If only the clouds would part

      By Darth

      from O'Fallon MO

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Quality Lenses
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Astronomy

        Comments about Meade ETX-125AT Astro Telescope with UHTC Coatings:

        If only the clouds would part
        Per chance to see the stars
        If only the clouds would part
        Per chance to bring sight on Mars

        If only the clouds would part
        Jupitor is low in the early night
        If only the clouds would part
        Bring eyes to beautiful light

        If only...

        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

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        Dec

        11

        2010

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Easy to use right out of the box

        By chooklah

        from Holly Springs NC

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Accurate
        • Compact
        • Quality Lenses
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

        • Difficult To Focus

        Best Uses

          Comments about Meade ETX-125AT Astro Telescope with UHTC Coatings:

          Bought telescope for family activity. Kids loved the nighttime skies and scope was easy to use. Have never touched a telescope before and after reading the manual for about an hour was able use the GoTo features rather easily.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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