Meade ETX90 Observer review

posted: 25 October 2016

The ETX90 Observer telescope is reviewed in the November issue of BBC Sky at Night magazine.

The review points out the many unique features of the latest ETX90 model including the AudioStar handbox controller with built-in speaker and audio descriptions of 500 objects, dual-arm fork mount, stainless steel tripod with built-in tilt plate, detachable optical tube, internal flip mirror and more.

Sky at Night magazine.
Over the years the Meade ETX telescopes have set the standard as the most popular advanced small telescopes on the market.

The November 2016 issue of Sky at Night magazine is out now.
Sky at Night review.

Related topics:  news, ETX90 Observer, Sky at Night

Author:  Opticstar

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