Meade 07021 Deluxe Field Tripod #883
- price: $300.00
SKU: 7021
Sales Rank: 7645
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Product Description
The full-length Meade #883 deluxe field tripod accepts any ETX Astro telescope model and provides a rigid mounting platform for virtually any observing application, astronomical or terrestrial. Suitable for either standing or seated observing, the #883 tripod is adjustable in height from 34 to 54 inches.
Micrometric controls in both azimuth (horizontal) and elevation (polar) angle permit precise polar alignment of the telescope's fork mount for astronomical applications. You can fix the elevation angle at any observing latitude between 20 and 90 degrees. The 90-degree (altazimuth) orientation is desirable for terrestrial observations or for astronomical applications of ETX-90EC and ETX-125EC models equipped with the optional Autostar Computer Controller, which lets you accomplish fully automatic sidereal-rate tracking with the telescope in the altazimuth mode.
Each ETX Astro Telescope model attaches to the tripod in seconds with two thumbscrews. The net tripod weight is 11 pounds.
Product Specification
- Binding:
- Electronics
- Brand:
- Meade
- EAN:
- 0709942911107
- Feature:
- Tripod for Meade ETX Astro telescopes
Adjustable in height from 34 to 54 inches
Elevation angle can be fixed at any observing latitude between 20 and 90 degrees
Suitable for either standing or seated observing
Attaches in seconds - Label:
- Meade
- Manufacturer:
- Meade
- Model:
- 7021
- ProductGroup:
- Photography
- Publisher:
- Meade
- Studio:
- Meade
- Title:
- Meade 07021 Deluxe Field Tripod #883
- UPC:
- 709942911107
- MPN:
- 7021
Customer Reviews
Adequate
I've used the Meade 07021 Deluxe Field Tripod #883 with my ETX-90EC for over a year now and generally it has performed okay.The tripod itself is made of a light aluminium material for the legs, so while this reduces weight for portability it seems a little light on solidity.The locking screws which hold the extendable legs in place also seem a little flimsly.Having said that however, I took notice of reviews prior to purchasing the tripod and never overtighten them and accordingly they have worked...
5/24/2002 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews
The most important ETX accessory!
Due to some shipping problem of late, this tripod arrived about 3 weeks after my Meade ETX 125 and other accessories.The 'scope is useable without the tripod, but it is not comfortable and you are at the mercy of the steadiness and level of whatever you set it on.This tripod makes polar alignment very easy and there are fine-tuning knobs to dial it in after coarse setting.It is very steady, easily adjustable, clearly labeled and has a bubble level as well.The instructions in the ETX 125 and the...
9/28/2001 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews
An adiquate tripod for great telescopes
The Meade ETX telescopes specialize in their portability. When you add a tripod to the set, it becomes harder to take the telescope to more remote areas. I have recently taken my ETX 125EC with this tripod to Lake Lila in the Adirondacks. We were camping in a tent in a place that had to be canoed to, so we set out on a Wednesday with all of our tents and food and gear for a week but we were unable to fit the telescope and tripod, so we left those at the car. We had to make a special trip a few days...
8/29/2001 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews
Essential accessory for ETX telescope
I played with my ETX 'scope before I got the tripod, but now I can really USE the 'scope.I'm now able to take my telescope around the backyard to see around the trees, take it on camping trips, take it on long-weekend trips, and on picnics.Before - forget it.As another reviewer notes, the stability of the tripod is critical for clear views - the bounce goes away.I could see the bands on Jupiter the other night.I can adjust the tripod high enough for my comfort or low enough so the kids can see,...
12/16/2000 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews
It really makes a difference
I bought this tripod with my telescope.I would have been really disapointed if I didn't.Without this tripod you need to set the ETX-90EC on a sturdy support such as a table. The tripod prevents excessive shakewhen viewing the stars or planets.Without the shake the planets and starsare clear.With the shake the appear blury.The higher the magnificationyou use, the steadier the tripod needs to be.This tripod has a nice castiron head.It is really solid.It also support Polar alignment or Alt-Azalignment...
12/24/1999 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews