Meade ETX-105EC (420 x 105mm) Telescope

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Newest First | Highest Ratings First | + ShareA good compromise for both beginners and serious amateurs.
Pros: Portable, affordable, easy to use, high quality mountings and optics, large aperture, computer controlled.
Cons: Lots of necessary accessories have to be purchased separately.
The Bottom Line: Anything smaller would probably be inadequate for viewing anything except the main planets, anything much larger would not be portable or affordable. Good quality, easy to setup and use, recommended.
Why I bought it I was inspired by seeing photos taken with telescopes like this on the internet (see ...
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A great, user friendly instrument
Pros: User friendly, easy setup, sharp image. Great learning tool.
Cons: If I have to name one, it is the battery location. (Under the mount)
The Bottom Line: Great telescope for the money. A good value. Very user friendly.
I have had my ETX-105AT for about a month now. This is the first scope that I have owned. Previously ...
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