When the original ETX? telescope was introduced in 1996, it
quickly created a revolution in amateur astronomy. Here for the
first time was a stunningly beautiful, ultraportable, and highly
versatile telescope system of unprecedented optical resolution
and performance. Within one year of its introduction the ETX
became the largest-selling modern telescope in the world.
Meade ETX-90AT, ETX-105AT, and ETX-125AT models build on the
original ETX concept to create the most advanced
electronically-controlled telescopes ? including automatic GO TO
object-location with the Autostar Computer Controller ? ever
produced in their price range. And yet without sacrificing any
of the user-friendly features that started the ETX revolution.
Optical Systems: Manufactured at the Meade Irvine, California,
facility, ETX Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes produce
superlative, diffraction-limited optical performance and
resolution. Optics so high in contrast, image brightness, and
resolution that ETX-90AT, ETX-105AT, and ETX-125AT models often
outperform many telescopes of larger apertures.
Fork Mounts with Standard-Equipment Dual-Axis Drive System
and #497 Autostar Controller: The rigid fork mountings of
ETX Maksutov-Cassegrain models include high-torque DC motors on
both telescope axes, permitting electronic operation from the
standard-equipment Autostar controller. With the telescope
placed in the altazimuth mode on a table, astronomical
object-tracking may be accomplished automatically, after a quick
and easy 2-minute alignment of Autostar to the sky. Alternately,
the telescope may be mounted in either the altazimuth or
equatorial modes on the standard-equipment #884 Deluxe Field
Tripod.
Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC): Available optionally
with the ETX-90AT, ETX-105AT, or ETX-125AT, the Meade UHTC group
permits the highest levels of light transmission (about a 15%
increase in total telescope light transmission compared to the
standard coatings) ever offered on amateur telescopes. The UHTC
group, if desired, must be specified at the time of telescope
order.
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