How is the Meade ETX-80 Autostar ?

[mikaalw]

I'm just picking up star-gazing (won't say astronomy just yet) and can't seem to find a proper review on the Meade ETX-80 Autostar.

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Focal point of 5.0 and aperture of 5.1inches. Good enough for a beginner? I've got nebulas, basic planets and neighbouring stars in mind.

Let me know please!

[admin]

Hello Mik,
yeah its a good scope however for deep sky a dob is the best. There is no goto on a dob, but they can sure pick up more nebulas and stars. If you can get a decent dob/reflector of large aperature and a goto, then you have the best of both worlds.

What is your price point?

let me know how your selection goes.

[DrGui]

Hello;

Just test drove my new etx 80 ... Optically it is not too bad at all ... it does have a short focal length (f-5)