Meade Instruments | How To Setup & Align Your ETX Observer Telescope
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In this video, we show you how to setup and align your Meade ETX Observer Telescope. You'll find that this telescope system has all you need to explore the Universe.
Meade's concept was to create a telescope that would be simple enough for anyone to use, yet capable enough for the experienced amateur to stretch their knowledge and skills.
By the end of this video, you will have successfully setup and aligned your ETX Observer Telescope. With the ETX's advanced set of features, you will have plenty of room to learn and expand your interest in astronomy and not outgrow your telescope.
Whether you are hiking, camping, or in the backyard, the ETX Observer models are made for observing anytime, anywhere. With GoTo and tracking capabilities, these are the ultimate portable computerized telescopes. - Věda a technologie
they are leaving out so much information..
Thank you for the post. Simple clear directions that saved some of my devices!
I wouldn't criticize too much, because Meade is just giving an overview. All manuals are on line and can be downloaded for free, and I always read the manuals before I buy. It's a lot of fun and it explains set up in detail. What amazes me about the ETX125 is how much equipment you get for a few hundred dollars. The only Achilles Heel is the nylon gearing in the ETX125. I suspect that if you go easy on the slewing rate, even the nylon gears will last a long time, as in 10+ years.
Unfortunately no mention of the fact that you have to have the scope tube horizontally level and pointed directly north (either magnetic or true) BEFORE you start the alignment procedure. For an instructional video that's a major error making it all useless.
EUREKA I was able to align my Etx90 with the ETX80 glitch set..... I just set the telescope as an ETX80 and it worked at first try!
Excellent video. I have a question... how can I set the latitude in the mount considering that I live at 10° north latitude and the toe plate does not reach that latitude? We will really apreciate your support. Best regards.
Thank you soo much for this wonderful video. Helped me a lot in doing project work. Great work. Keep it up
Totally missed out crucial steps that you need to do before the alignment process!
thank you for this video I just got the 105mm etx this helped
For my etx 60 I have to point it north and level the telescope after leveling the base it's on. (Tripod)
Tell it where its at and EXACTLY what time it is. To get exact time reboot your cell phone. It matters. I think the ppl.that have trouble are either not setting the correct time, correct location, or they never set the telescope to due north and level. It aligns itself quite well.
Agreed. They never used the compass or leveler. Why include it if it's not important?
Excellent video. I live in a city at 10° North latitude, how can I configure this latitude on the latitude rod on the tripod? Thanks in advance!
hello to all..please which is the software for my etx90ce??
How to align the tripod, I realized. The manual says that when targeting by the stars, you must align the telescope itself (horizon and north). It says set the telescope so that the vertical scale was at zero. But the disk with the scale (him can be clearly seen at 4:36), when not clamped, turns independently of the telescope. That is, it can be set as you like and the scale will be arbitrarily shifted. For some reason, here in the video nothing is said about it. If you only align the tripod, then the telescope itself will not find the north and will not align with the horizon either. The compass is well inserted in the place for the eyepieces. Probably inserting it there and you need to align?
Yes; instructions show here are incomplete, telescope must be in home position, leveled and aligned with north; true or magnetic. I have been issues too for alignment in my etx90, would be good if you could share with me your experiences on this procedure. Maybe we could get that our etx90 do their job. Kind regards.
This little detail is not well explained but if you go online and seek help it's there. The controller basically says, 'set it to zero' and nobody understands. My telescope came used without instructions so I had to look it up. Aligned perfectly the first try. Details....
@@AlexSanchez-ke5ve it helps to use the smart phone. Look up true north correction from magnetic and you'll find where you click a button and a compass pops up that points true north. Use that to aim north when you set up.
For me I'm about 3.5 degrees off if I use magnetic. Makes a difference
the telescope i have is missing the eyepiece holder does anyone know if it's possible to get a replacement anywhere?
SO, can these mounts work as an "equatorial" mount 3:00...
Hi! The EQ Tilt plate, on the 90mm and 125mm, allows you to operate your ETX telescope in polar mode, which is ideal for simple astrophotography.
@@meadetelescopes is there actually a manual anywhere on how to use the etx90 in polar mode or EQ mode as mine just works in Alt-Az mode :/
@@jasondonavich2758 I know in the ETX125 manual there is a section further on that describes using the latitude plate and polar alignment. I know how to do it, I looked at a you tube video, but I currently just do alt/azm alignment for planetary/lunar'solar
I have looked everywhere and contacted Meade to figure out how to change the batter on the red dot viewfinder. It isn't even listed in the manual.
Thanks for the question! If you are still in need of assistance, please contact marketing@meade.com and they will be happy to help!
Thanks for your reply . I contacted www.cloudynights.com/topic/614417-meade-red-dot-viewfinder-battery-change-etx-80-mm/?p=8515333 and someone replied. I am surprised the manual doesn't mention how to change the battery in the view finder. Anyway, I am very happy with my telescope:)
Very cursory video but better than the literature Meade gives me.
I think I over tightened my vertical lock knobs because now the telescope wont stay on level it just flops, and doesn't work with the audiostar handbox any more. Any suggestions?
You need to include the noises the telescope makes to help people troubleshoot.
Boa noite todos os instrumentos astronômicos meade tem o tripé até o mais simples sim ou não
Does the wedge track as well as a german equaterial for imaging ??
I understand wedges are not as good as German equatorial mounts for imaging, even those with tracking.
Somebody have been able to align the etx90?
The 125 takes 8 aa batteries!
I'm using a 12 VDC storage battery/solar panel pack for a game camera to power my ETX125, run forever on that, and if your out hiking you can use the solar panel during the day to partially recharge the storage battery.
Could use some troubleshooting, what if it doesn’t work? How can I change the motor speeds? I can’t get mine to align.
Hi Ron. Were you able to get your telescope aligned? You may always contact our Customer Service Department at customerservice@meade.com or 1.800.626.3233 and one of our reps will be able to help :)
Change motor speeds by pressing any number on the Audiostar controller 3 times or more. 1 slowest, 9 fastest.
Good Video.. It should be great that the channel would have more info about the the use of different telescopes, goto function, setting up, etc. and consider to make videos in other languages like Spanish.
My red dot broke finder broke. Can anyone here poimt me to a replacement ?
Mine didn't come with a back pack carry case. :(
Same here. I bought mine from Focus Cameras, and I didn't get the case, the tripod case, the 24mm lens, or the bubble level. Contacted Focus Camera to no avail, so hopefully, Meade will step in and provide support, or replacement parts... $700+ is a lot to not get everything promised.
My telescope is not aligning, when it looks for the first star to align, it keeps slowly scrolling, then the controll blinks and send error message, does any body has any idea of what is happening?
Check what software version is in the hand controller, maybe try updating it from the MEADE website.
Has anyone tried to attach a DSLR to it? Please help!
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For a novice like me this is not at all helpful. here's so much missing. What about aligning the red light scope??
who made the red dot, it looks like it came right off a shotgun
The REDDOT is kinda junky, looks just like the one off my cheap crossbow. You can get a TELERAD sight for around 45$ which is an improvement, but just get a SVBONY helical focus spotting scope and a set of dovetail scope rings and some lower power eyepieces.
@@specialservicesequipment393 I'm more interested in a red dot for my 10 gauge
My meade tripod is over 20 years old. It doesn't look like that one.
I see this to ...20 years ago it was made in usa now it is just china plastics
I bought the original ETX90 back in the mid 90's. Same boat. Everything's different except the main scope.
I can't get mine to focus on a god damned thing.
At first it's frustrating how long it takes to focus. Try using your whole hand to gently roll the focus wheel. I get two revolutions per cycle that way. There's a,lot of fiddling. I've found that starting out with the tube short and a 25mm eyepiece is the way to go.
Move up to a 10mm eyepiece and you need to make the tube longer.
Keep trying. Another tip is when things are out of focus they get big and fuzzy. A star in focus gets teeny and sharp pin prick.
Have fun..
Why do all these videos look like they were filmed in the mid 90's for a QVC spot?
thank you for this video I just got the 105mm etx this helped
thank you for this video I just got the 105mm etx this helped