--- product_id: 63852358 title: "Meade ETX-125AT (f/15) Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope" brand: "meade" price: "$1090.19" currency: USD in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/63852358-meade-etx-125at-f-15-maksutov-cassegrain-telescope store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 30,000+ objects Maksutov-Cassegrain optics Lightweight steel tripod Meade ETX-125AT (f/15) Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope **Brand:** meade **Price:** $1090.19 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🌠 Unlock the Universe, One Star at a Time! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Meade ETX-125AT (f/15) Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope by meade - **How much does it cost?** $1090.19 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/63852358-meade-etx-125at-f-15-maksutov-cassegrain-telescope) ## Best For - meade enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted meade brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Stellar Clarity:** Experience breathtaking views with Ultra High Transmission Coatings for optimal imaging. - • **Sturdy & Portable:** Crafted from strong, lightweight steel for easy transport and stability during stargazing. - • **Explore the Cosmos:** Navigate effortlessly with the AutoStar controller to over 30,000 celestial wonders. - • **Ready for Adventure:** Includes the Meade #884 Deluxe Field Tripod for a complete stargazing setup. - • **Precision Engineering:** Maksutov-Cassegrain design ensures sharp focus and minimal optical distortion. ## Overview The Meade ETX-125AT Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope combines advanced optical technology with user-friendly features, allowing enthusiasts to explore the night sky with ease and precision. Its lightweight steel tripod and AutoStar controller make it the perfect companion for both seasoned astronomers and curious newcomers. ## Description Aperture: 127mm(5.0-Inch). Focal Length: 1900mm. Focal Ratio: f/15. Ultra High Transmission Coatings (UHTC). Meade Blue Optical Tube. For over 30 years, it’s been our passion to create the finest telescopes available for the astronomy enthusiast. The revolutionary ETX series is just one example. Designed to be the ideal, ultra-portable telescope, the ETX marries Meade’s unsurpassed optics with industry-leading electronics to deliver a truly exceptional viewing experience. Meade’s unmatched Maksutov-Cassegrain optics provides high resolution and contrast for more detail and the ability to see fainter objects than with comparable systems. Combine that with the easiest alignment system available and the Autostar controller, and you have simple, immediate access to over 30,000 celestial objects…all at the push of a button. And with the ETX’s classic styling and advanced engineering, your telescope is ready for a lifetime of use. FEATURES #884 Deluxe Field Tripod The #884 Deluxe Field Tripod strikes the perfect balance between stability and portability. And the stainless steel legs add durability to the list. With height adjustable from 25 to 43 inches and elevation adjusts from 25 to 90 degrees, this tripod allows you the flexibility to use your telescope in either equatorial or alt-az configurations. The Deluxe Field Tripod comes complete with a padded carry bag to make getting to the perfect stargazing spot simple and easy. ## Features - The Meade AutoStar controller helps you quickly find and GoTo over 30,000 objects. - Constructed of strong, lightweight steel, the full length Meade #884 Deluxe Field Tripod. - Features Maksutov-Cassegrain optical system. - Ultra High Transmission Coatings optimize the visual, photographic and CCD imaging. ## Images ![Meade ETX-125AT (f/15) Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61mpVI9L7ZL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does this product contain alumunam carrying case?** A: No, you have to buy that separately. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐ 2.0 out of 5 stars Great product, disappointed in the seller and Meade *by D*** on Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2012* First of all, let me say that I am to blame for most of what I am to write here, but I also feel that some blame lay on Beach Camera and Meade for what I'm about to write.I bought a Meade ETX-125AT from Beach Camera, and before I did I checked out the online reviews for the scope, and I checked Meade's website. The problem I have is that the scope is discontinued, and I cannot get a lot of the accessories for it. Beach Camera made no mention the scope was discontinued. I will be upgrading to a 10" or bigger scope this Summer or Fall, and you can bet that I won't be purchasing from a company that let me buy a discontinued item without any notice. But shame on Meade as well for not indicating on their website that the scope had been discontinued, at least not in a location that I could find while researching the scope itself. Only when you go to buy accessories do you find that you cannot, which I admit is something I should have checked, but I didn't assume that either business would be secretive about a discontinued product.The scope itself is fantastic. I cannot imagine why Meade discontinued the scope, I got very good clarity in horrible conditions when I used the included 26mm eyepiece to view Jupiter. By horrible, I mean horrible. The first night I got my telescope, I sat it up in my living room, looked West to the Rocky Mountains and checked out the terrestrial features. Amazing! I could easily see the struts on a radio tower I know is 7 or more miles away. That night I turned the telescope skyward toward Jupiter, it was in the NW sky and bright. Very bright. While I couldn't make out any surface details on the planet, the disc was there and so were three of the Jovian satellites. It was beautiful, and I was looking at it over the light polluted city of Colorado Springs, through a glass window, and out over my own yard where the garage lights were active due to the photovoltaic switches. The views of the moon were of astounding quality despite the same limitations. I can't wait to take this thing up into the mountains and see what is to be seen there. But I guess I won't be taking pictures or electronically focusing my scope.My next telescope will be a Celestron. I bought this Meade with the intention of learning astrophotography on it and then moving up to the LX200 10" or 12" and handing this one over to my teenage daughter. It is hard to learn astrophotography, however, when you cannot buy an electric focuser, as well as virtually all other accessories.So Meade, you've lost a customer for life. Beach Camera, you have too. I simply do not do business with companies that sell a product as new without labeling it as discontinued, and if I were another user reading this, I would be quite nervous about giving you my business as well.Last note: I have not taken this up with Beach Camera or Meade. I have not asked for resolution, so I cannot speak to what they would do if I were to do so. But the fact remains that if I weren't giving this to my daughter soon, and if I had no more money to spend later for a scope that actually still has products available for it, I'd be completely outraged. Instead, I'm just disappointed enough to write this review. Great scope, bad business on the part of both companies. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Oh my stars! *by S***D on Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2016* Its a fantastic scope, optics are superb,fit and finish is great also.😄. But because they quit making it the price is highway robbery. ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars Good scope for its intended purpose, no product support or customer concern past sale. *by J***R on Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2020* The ETX series is incredibly durable and maintains allignment with minimum care making I an excellent travel scope. The clarity of deep sky objects is somewhat limited and the autostar is less than friendly. That being said it is a good value if your looking fr an under $300. The biggest draw back is Meade customer service. There is none. Once you purchase their scope you're on your own. No repairs No parts. This seems to hold true for even their high end models. If you care for them they will last a lifetime, but in that ETXs purpose is to be portable, not supporting you or even offering commercial parts or repair service after a $700 plus investment is a bit disheartening. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/63852358-meade-etx-125at-f-15-maksutov-cassegrain-telescope](https://www.desertcart.us/products/63852358-meade-etx-125at-f-15-maksutov-cassegrain-telescope) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-05*