Meade ETX-80BB Backpack Observatory Telescope

Catalog description

Meade ETX-80BB Backpack Observatory Telescope, part number MEAD316, is a discontinued product from the 2007–2011 catalog. It was last listed at $239.00, down from a high of $299.00.

In addition to the exceptional features of the Meade ETX-80AT-TC Telescope the BackPack version has a slightly lighter field tripod with bubble level indicator and a special edition Meade backpack. This model is perfect for camping and quick grab-and-go astronomy trips. We recommend this version for travel use due to the lighter weight of the tripod. For customers using a backyard setting we recommend the standard Meade ETX-80AT-TC Model that offers the standard weight tripod for more stable images.

Meade's brainy AutoStar computer solves the stargazer’s two biggest challenges in navigating the heavens with a computer telescope: aligning the telescope with the night sky and finding celestial phenomenon in the vast starry firmament. Right out of the box with a simple initialization AutoStar makes finding the sky’s elusive jewels virtually as easy as pushing a few buttons. Observe land or over 1400 sky objects in stunning high resolution and learn about the sky with Meade's extensive astro-library. #494 AutoStar Computer ControllerThe AutoStar computer controller automatically guides your telescope to over 1400 objects. View planets stars galaxies and nebulae all at the push of a button. Don’t know what to see on a particular night? Don’t worry. Just select the Tonight’s Best tour and AutoStar will automatically take you on a guided tour of the best planets stars nebulae and other objects out that particular night. Want to know more about what you’re looking at? The LCD display teaches you about what you’re viewing with details like distance temperature mass and historical information. AutoStar is your guide to the universe.

More Power Than You’ll Ever Need.

Any astronomer will tell you that light gathering-not power-is what matters. A small crisp image is better than a large hazy one. Meade’s 1.25-inch-diameter Super Plössl eyepieces provide wider fields of view allowing you to see more of the sky at greater magnifications. The Meade ETX80 also makes a fantastic land-based observing scope. AutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition Software on DVD + Instructional VideoAutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition software will help you learn the night sky. It displays more than 10000 celestial objects including planets stars galaxies and nebulae. You can print out star charts and even plan your observing sessions. It operates on any Windows-based PC.

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