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ASTRO:Need information on the MEADE ETX-125 Telescope
Larry wrote:
Sorry for the dual post, I forgot to add the ASTRO to the subject in the first message. I don't post that often. Hello to everyone, I currently own a Celestron Super Polaris C8 telescope that I have enjoyed for years, however because of medical problems in my legs I am forced to sell my C8 in the near future and go with a smaller telescope. I have been researching the MEADE ETX-125 and what I have read so far I like. Larry, I assume that the leg problems result in reduced ability to carry weight ... since putting any scope on a tripod requires some degree of mobility. If that is the case, I would recommend you consider the Celestron Nexstar 5. Same basic aperture (127 mm vs. 125 mm) and I believe the GOTO functions work better. I would guess that the mass and volume are similar. In principle the Mak-Cas design of the 125 would provide somewhat better contrast than the SCT NS 5; but I have a C5+ (same OTA as the NS 5) and it is excellent. I have an ETX-90EC (same handcontroller as the 125) and it has been and endless source of frustration for four years; and my grandson, the computer wizard, who has it now has had no better luck. And I have religiously done all the firmware upgrades provided by Meade. Reports are that the Celestron GOTO scopes are better performers. I hope to experience that for myself, soon. I have a brand new Nexstar 8GPS purchased yesterday. Due to cloud cover, I have not yet put it on the tripod and fired it up. Hopefully tonight! Private msg to avoid Meade vs. Celestron flames :-) Phil |
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ASTRO:Need information on the MEADE ETX-125 Telescope
Phil Wheeler wrote:
Private msg to avoid Meade vs. Celestron flames :-) Guess I messed THAT part up :-) Phil |
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