Weasner's Meade ETX-90 User Feedback

ETX-90RA FEEDBACK

Last updated: 16 June 2013

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Subject:	ETX90RA
Sent:	Wednesday, June 12, 2013 20:31:19
From:	Bert Denovan (ngc104tuc@bigpond.com)
I finally found someone willing to sell their ETX90RA and he tells me
that it still has the packing box that it came in.  I have yet to close
the deal which seems to be a foregone conclusion, but now I can't find
anyone anywhere who has or knows where to get a mount for it.  Any
ideas? Bert Western Australia.

Mike here: The Meade #884 tripod "should" work, although there was a report years ago that the said someone had a #884 that didn't fit the screw holes in the ETX-90RA base. I haven't tried mine #884 with my ETX-90RA (it is mounted on a #883 tripod). There are some mount tips on the Helpful Information: Telescope Tech Tips page and the Accessories Reviews: Tripods page; those that are earlier than 1999 will certainly be applicable to the ETX-90RA.

And:

Thanks, Mike.  The problem I have is finding an #884 or #883 tripod anywhere.

Mike here: Have you checked BinTel or the other Australia telescope dealers? Links are on the Astronomy Links page. You could also try Telescope Warehouse (link on the Astronomy Links page).

And:

Yes, Mike.  Been all over Australia including Ice In Space (IIS) where I
got the lead to the scope.

Mike here: Might find one on eBay.

Subject:	ETX90RA
Sent:	Friday, June 7, 2013 02:15:58
From:	Bert Denovan (ngc104tuc@bigpond.com)
I have been thinking long and hard about the first telescope I had -
ETX90RA.  I was in a hurry to get a goto model and sold it cheap and
then went on to bigger things. Now I long for that old scope.  It was so
simple to use and the optics were great.  Do you ever hear of any for
sale these days?  I am wondering what the gears might be like now too. 
Cheers!  Bert. Western Australia.

Mike here: The ETX-90RA is still cherished by many. There are usually some available in the used marketplace, such as eBay and elsewhere. The gears are the same as they originally.

And:

Thanks, Mike. Bert.

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