TELESCOPE MODELS Last updated: 13 January 2001

There is some confusion on the various ETX models. Check here for some clarifications. Send any information you have to etx@me.com.

4504

Sent:	Tuesday, January 9, 2001 22:41:27
From:	rseymour@wolfenet.com (richard seymour)
The Meade 4504 (a DS-114 on a German Equatorial Mount, also seen as
114EQ-DH4) and comes with a Starfinder version of the Autostar.
--dick

ETX-60 and ETX-70

Subject:	 ETX versions
Sent:	Thursday, January 11, 2001 18:40:03
From:	bob@shutan.com (Bob Shutan)
Though it's been said in various spots of your site, I would like to add
my two cents worth regarding ETX-60 and ETX-70 versions.

The ones you see in Meade's current ads are the later versions-- easily
identified by the electrical/communication ports being at the base of
the FORK arm. This latest version REQUIRES Meade's #506 software/cable
set for linking to a home computer. However, we also sell the original
version (70mm only) which is supplied on the same drive base as the
ETX-90/EC-- easily identified by the electrical/communication ports
being near the bottom-- on the DRIVE BASE. This version requires the use
of Meade's #505 cable and/or software set-- just as the ETX-90/EC would.
This "original" ETX-70/AT also has other advantages such as a numeric
keypad on the autostar, Plossl eyepiece, etc.

Another item to watch out for is solar filters. If you have a new 60- or
70mm model (ports on FORK arm) it will require a little larger filter
size as compared to the original 70mm. (We carrry both sizes).

So remember, be aware of just what 'ya got before ordering accessories!

Sincerely,

Bob Shutan
Shutan Camera & Video
www.shutan.com

ETX Astro, ETX Model M, ETX-90RA

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