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 for the telescope.

The 0805-04-21 GoTO 80mm Meade Telescope ETX-80AT TC from Meade 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 telescope accessories, 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 this Meade telescope 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.

Available Models of Meade ETX 80AT TC Telescope:
• 0805-04-20: Meade ETX-80 AT-TC-BB Astro Telescope Autostar w/ Light Tripod, Backpack and No Case
• 0805-04-21: Meade ETX-80 AT-TC Astro Telescope w/ Autostar HD Tripod and No Case
• 0805-04-21-CASE: Meade ETX-80AT-TC Astro Telescope w/ Meade Hard Case 07385
• 0805-04-20-KIT: Meade ETX-80 AT-TC Astro Telescope with Meade AstroFinder CD-ROM Software and Cable Connector Kit 04513 and Meade Aluminum Hard Carry Case 07385

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
  • 0805-40-20 model ONLY: Special Edition Meade Backpack

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