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Product Information
Get a wider field of view with the Meade ETX-90RA 96mm telescope that incorporates an optical finderscope. Equipped with a 96 mm optical diameter, this Meade catadioptrics telescope lets you view a wider area with ease. See the clouds and skies in detail using the 1250 mm focal length of this Meade telescope. Zoom into objects in the sky with the 325-x magnification of this is Meade catadioptrics telescope. Attach a motor/clock drive or do long-exposure astro-photography with the equatorial mount type of this Meade telescope. The study of astronomy becomes simpler with the use of the Meade ETX-90RA 96mm telescope.Product Identifiers
BrandMeade
ModelETX-90RA
eBay Product ID (ePID)54833836
Product Key Features
Mount TypeEquatorial
TypeCatadioptric
Additional Product Features
MotorizedYes
Focal Length49.2in (1250mm)
Maximum MagnificationX 325
Measurement325x96mm
Optical Diameter3.8in (96mm)
Ratings and reviews
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- 08 Jun, 2017
Decent small scope mount with flimsy motor mounts.
This mount is stable enough for a 60-80mm refractor, and has full worm gears on both axes. However, the motors are attached with flimsy plastic parts - the worst engineering I've ever seen on a Meade product! I replaced them with metal brackets from the local hardware store. The motors are speed-regulated DC and require a hand paddle to operate. The particular mount that I purchased needed to have the worm brackets adjusted for smooth operation with minimum backlash, which is easily done. I don't know the Meade model number for this mount - it dates from the early 2000's. The tube mounting rings are probably for a 114mm reflector, but I doubt this mount is really beefy enough for that large a scope, except at low magnification.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Jun, 2017
Nice scope
Low power scope that's good for star clusters, double stars, etc. bright objects like the moon have green color, due to the lens coating.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Apr, 2017
Great buy sat the cost
Trust them to go the extra mile to get you a good product.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 May, 2016
Make sure there is no damaged parts before you purchase
The telescope is ok, but I did add some upgrades such as a motorized focus and the Meade Autostar Controller. That added about $150 USD to the price of this used telescope. The person I bought it from did not mention that the viewfinder mount was damaged and this damage made the viewfinder useless. I am still trying to work on a fix for the mount. I added some Meade Super Plossl eyepieces such as the 6.4 mm and a 17 mm. The view of the moon was breathtaking!! I would recommend using the Meade telescope stand for this telescope. I made an adaptor plate for the bottom of my telescope to fit a camera tripod. It is ok for now, but I am going to upgrade to the actual recommended tripod by Meade in the near future. Overall, it is a good telescope. I am not a big fan of all the plastic parts that they use in it's construction. I would have preferred aluminium pieces manufactured by the lost wax method or a mould. I think that for the money a new one costs, the mirror that flips up for the eyepiece or down for camera use should be glass and not a piece of plastic with a mirror coating. I would recommend someone starting in astronomy try out the smaller 60mm or 70mm telescopes first as they are about 1/3 the cost when bought used than a 90 mm Mak. I give this telescope a 4 star rating, but there is still room for improvements.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
