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Store Home > Telescopes > Meade Telescopes > Meade ETX-80 AT TC Astro Telescopes w/ Autostar Computer Controller & Meade Tripod w/ FREE UPS
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Meade EXT 80 Backpack Observatory

Meade Special Edition Backpack

0805-40-21 Meade EXT 80 AT Telescope

0805-40-20 Meade EXT 80 BB Backpack Observatory

Product Code		ME-TS-ETX80

Regular Price		$449.00
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Meade ETX-80 AT TC Astro Telescopes w/ Autostar Computer Controller & Meade Tripod w/ FREE UPS

Meade ETX-80AT-TC Telescope is the latest replacement for our all time telescope best seller Meade ETX-70AT Telescope. The new, larger aperture Meade ETX-80AT TC Go To Computer Telescope 0805-04-21 with built-in Barlow lens is powerful companion for exploring the universe at an incredibly attractive price. Meade ETX-80AT-TC-BB Backpack Edition Telescope 0805-40-20 is also available now. In addition to the exceptional features of the Meade ETX 80 AT TC Telescope , Meade ETX 80 Backpack Observatory ETX-80AT-TC-BB includes a dew shield, slightly lighter field tripod with bubble level indicator and a Special Edition Meade Backpack.

The 0805-04-21 GoTO 80mm Meade Telescope ETX-80AT TC maybe the perfect instrument for the casual observer interested in viewing the Moon, planets, bright deep-space objects, and terrestrial landmarks. ETX 80 AT TC Meade Computerized Telescope come with the #494 Meade Autostar Computer Controller. The Meade #494 Auto Star Computer System with integrated, factory calibrated time chip (TC), permits the automatic location of over 1400 celestial objects. Just enter the object you wish to observe on to the Autostar display, and press GO TO. Meade ETX 80 mm AT TC GoTo Telescope 08050421 features fork mount with electric slow-motion controls, locks on both axes and 9-speed dual-axis motor drive system. ETX80 AT TC Meade Refractor Telescope come with Meade Field Tripod #882 and two 1.25" eyepieces - 9.7mm (41x) and 26.0mm (15x).

Meade ETX-80AT-TC BB Backpack Edition Telescope 0805-40-20 has a slightly lighter tripod and comes with a dew shield and a Meade Back Pack. The Meade Special Edition Backpack was designed specifically to fit Meade ETX 80 Telescope along with included accessories and a tripod. An adjustable loop strap with the lock at the front of Meade ETX80 Backpack holds the tripod. Inside the Meade Back Pack there are VELCRO® brand closure loop strap that keeps the telescope tube in place, and accessory compartments to storage all essential ETX 80 accessories. Meade ETX-80AT-TC BB is a portable observatory right in you backpack. Meade ETX 80 Back Pack Edition Telescope 08050420, as the regular Meade ETX-80 model, also includes 9.7 and 26mm Plossl eyepieces, a built-in Barlow lens which doubles eyepiece power, compass & erecting prism, computer control panel featuring auxiliary input port and on/off LED, built-in timer and reminder alarm for use with astrophotography applications.

Take a look at Meade ETX-80 Telescope Manual (PDF format) for details on our 08050421 80 mm ETX Meade Telescope, and to Meade ETX 80 Backpack Edition Telescope Manual (PDF format) for detailed instructions on how to stow Meade ETX-80 0805042 Telescope, accessories, and the tripod into Meade Backpack. For detailed Meade ETX Telescopes comparison please see our Meade ETX Telescope and Meade ETX Premier Edition (Meade ETX PE) pages.

Specifications for ETX 80AT TC Meade Telescopes:


Optical Design:		Achromatic Refractor

Optical Diameter:		80mm (3.1")

Focal Length:		400mm (15.7")

Focal Ratio:		f/5.0

Maximum Useful Magnification:		270x

Optical Coatings:		Multicoated Optics

Mount Type:		Alt azimuth (motorized)

Eyepiece Barrel Diameter:		1.25"

Eyepieces Included:		9.7mm (41x) and 26mm (15x)

Tripod:		Aluminum Full size Tripod

Power Source:		Six (user supplied)AA-size Batteries

Features of Meade ETX-80 AT TC Go To Computerized Telescopes:

Internal flip-in Barlow lens
Fork mount with electric slow-motion controls, locks on both axes
9-speed dual-axis motor drive system
Internal Time Chip
Bubble level/ compass
Free Planetarium Software
Includes Meade #494 Autostar with 9-speed controller and automatic GO TO capability to any of over 1400 celestial objects

Meade ETX80 Telescope Package Contents:

Meade ETX-80-AT-TC Achromatic Refractor Computer Telescope
#494 Autostar Computer Controller with Internal Time Chip
1.25" 9.7mm (41x) eyepiece
1.25" 26.0mm (15x) eyepieces
Field Tripod
for 0805-40-20 model ONLY: Special Edition Meade Backpack

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Meade ETX 80 Telescopes Free Backpack Edition w/ FREE UPS Rating & Reviews

Average Rating

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Easy To Set Up 4.50 out of 5.0

Usability 4.17 out of 5.0

Features 4.17 out of 5.0

Value for your money 3.83 out of 5.0

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