#Meade autostar display problem portable

I dont care about the goto capabilites of it. Under dark skies, a 5' aperture definately has some deep space capabilities, but i have larger scopes for deep space.ДЄll I wanted on this scope when I purchased it was the fine optics of a Mak scope, the tracking motor, portability and the slow motion capabilities. I saw no reason to get the autostar option since this is only a 5' scope and in my opinion, designed to be used as a quick set up, back yard planet/moon scope.

Its great for using the scope as a day time teresterial scope, but to shakey for any power above 100x for astronomical use. It seems to be made for the 90mm ETX and is too weak for the 125ETX. For the record, i just purchased a Celestron CG-11, and am patiently awaiting its delivery from a private party.ДЇirst of all, I'd not recomend the optional adjustable field tripod. Lightweight, tracking, and fine optics were my main criteria for this purchase.

#Meade autostar display problem portable

I bought this scope because I wanted an extremely portable scope I can lift into my back yard from my house and use it to view the moon and planets and also some day time viewing, maybe even of the sun with a filter. Finally, I bought the ETX 125, without the Autostar.

I sold the 10' and got a Celestar 8', then bought the adjustable heavy tripod and wedge.

Ive had a fantastic Meade 10' LX-200, an optically excellent scope, only flawed in my opinion by its image shift focusing, and its weight. Ive had a Meade 90mm Refractor in equatorial mount, a nice small refractor. I always like to learn what others have has in the past when they rate a scope, just so I can their point of reference.ДЄs a kid ive had the classic 60mm refractor, but I kept the scope for 20 years. The ETX 125 is the 5th scope ive owned, and easily the most portable.