Meade ETX 125 Review

The Meade ETX 125 is a high-powered yet compact telescope that provides exceptional images but remains portable. It weighs under 20 pounds and the tube is constructed of the highest quality steel. It's perfect for spur of the moment stargazing. This telescope is basically ready to go straight out of the box. There is no lengthy or complicated set up.

The four speed motor drive system makes finding objects under various magnifications a breeze. The standard eyepiece is all you need for quality, sharp, and focused viewing. The large aperture makes viewing planets, stars, and even deep space objects a thrill. The brightness is superior to other telescopes, including other previous models by Meade.

The ETX 125 comes equipped with Easy Align. This makes aligning the telescope simple and can be done in just minutes. It comes with a bubble level compass that is used to level the telescope and point it North. Then the viewer just has to enter their location and the current time and the telescope will point to the alignment stars automatically. Novices will find this feature especially helpful if they don't know any guide stars that can be used for alignment purposes.

This telescope is also equipped with the AutoStar system. This is a remarkable software program that makes stargazing easy and rewarding. There are 30,000 celestial objects programmed into the AutoStar system. Select the desired object and the telescope will automatically find it. In addition to that, AutoStar is capable of giving guided tours. Input the time and location and it will point out all the different objects in the sky at that time. Viewers will be able to see stars, planets, the moon, constellations, nebulae, and more without having to know what to look for. Novices will get a lot out of the AutoStar system.

The Ultra High Transmission Coatings, or UHTC, improve the overall visuals of the telescope. Also improving the value of this telescope is its sturdiness. While being light and portable, it is not fragile. The tripod is sturdy which is very important when aligning and viewing night sky objects. Any slight bump can throw off the alignment and make for a frustrating experience. This scope does not bump and lose focus easily.

The visual results from using this telescope are comparable to professional-grade scopes. The Meade ETX 125 delivers impressive optical performance without over-complicating the set up and viewing processes. Anyone can use this telescope and will enjoy the experience from start to finish. It's durable and sure to last for many years to come even if you end up buying a used oscilloscope.