Description
The Meade ETX range of telescopes is one of the most successful ever made. It is low-cost, has sold in its tens of thousands, and is available in almost every country. Here, ETX expert Mike Weasner reveals everything any amateur astronomer ever wanted to know about the telescope. First book dedicated entirely to the ETX. Written by an acknowledged world authority. Describes the “best” 100 objects to begin observing. Contains detailed hints and tips aimed at getting the best out of the ETX. Features imaging (photographic and digital) as well as visual observing. 1 ETX Basics.- Specifications.- ETX-90RA.- ETX-90EC.- ETX-125EC.- DS Models.- ETX-60AT, ETX-70AT.- LX90 8-inch.- Autostar.- Accessories.- Other Add-ons.- 2 ETX Hints and Tips.- Optical.- Mechanical.- Software.- Other.- 3 Observing Techniques.- Preparation.- Polar vs Alt/Az.- Locating Objects.- Things To Be Aware Of.- Recording What You See.- 4 Objects.- The Moon.- The Sun.- The Planets.- Asteroids.- Comets.- Meteors.- Stars.- Variable Stars.- Double Stars.- Star Clusters.- The Faint Fuzzy Blobs.- Galaxies.- Man-made Satellites.- Terrestrial (Spotting Scope).- 5 Photography.- 35mm Film.- Digital Camera.- Video.- CCD.- Improving the Photos.- 6 ETX Questions and Answers.- Purchasing a Used Telescope.- Telescope Maintenance.- High-Temperature.- Importance of Balance.- Seeing Conditions and Transparency.- Limiting Magnitude Charts.- House Party Observations.- Autostar Objects Database.- Autostar Alignment and High-Precision Use.- Tracking Satellites.- Autostar External Power Source.- Autostar and Drive Motor Failure.- Improving the Performance of your ETX.- Performance Enhancement – Creating the Perfect “GOTO” ETX.- Summary.- Appendix: Resources.- Books.- Magazines.- Web Sites.- Newsgroups.- User Groups and Clubs.- Dealers.- Computer Software.- Biographies.
