Meade 0805-04-20

Buying Meade ETX-80AT-TC BB (f/5) Achromatic Refractor Backpack Version. Focal Ratio: f/5 Internal Time Meade 0805-04-20 Chip Set-up is now quicker and easier Right out of the box with a simple initialization, AutoStar makes finding the sky’s elusive jewels virtually as easy as pushing a few buttons 80mm (3.1") refracting type telescope 400mm (f/5) focal length ... Learn more »

Meade 0805-04-20 Review: Meade ETX-80AT-TC BB (f/5) Achromatic Refractor Backpack Version. I got tired of struggling with my cumbersome 5" EQ reflector, so I decided to give this a try. The scope is definitely portable and easy to use. Optical quality is good and the chromatic aberration is generally tolerable, which ain't bad for a fast (f5) achromat. A minus-violet filter isn't a necessity but certainly improves views of the moon and especially Jupiter. The built-in barlow requires a lot of refocusing, so buying a short-tube 3x barlow would be another good upgrade. The Autostar is ... Read more »

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