I had a belkin that would work for control but could not be used for firmware upgrades - fortunately, Mike Weasner's site had info on how to reset the autostar...
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Hi folks, I've written a little review of my ETX 105. If anyone is interested, the review can be found here : http://www.cloudynights.com/item.php?item_id=1523...
Analyze Your Stocks And Double Your Profit An investor buys a share of stock by resorting to various approaches that validate his investment by reaping rich...
I currently have a Meade LX90 8", and due to severe back problems I am looking for something more portable, albeit with less light gathering capability. I am...
You might want to consider the Celestron Nexstar 8SE - 24 lb. OTA and 9 lb. tripod. I bought mine because of back pain issues, while still wanting 8" aperture,...
Hi Paul, the tripod weights about 8 lbs. Carrying the whole in one go is feasable, but watch hitting the doorway. If you want to use the goto-feature, bear in...
Hi Paul, I keep my Etx125 fully assembled on the tripod and carry it outside in one piece without any problems whatsoever. I also have back issues from time...
<<<bear in mind that the tripod must be levelled first for greater accuracy. I allways do that with a level bubble and without the scope attached.>> I don't...
Thanks Tim for the feedback, and all the others who replied. Having read the reviews on Weasner's Mighty ETX site, I think the 105 is the perfect companion for...
Hi: If you want a 105, my advice is "hurry up." Meade appears to be in the process of discontinuing that model (I suspect it was never a big seller compared to...
To sweeten the deal, I know I saw a bunch of free accessories they're giving away with this model, can't remember what magazine it was in or what store was...
Paul, I have an 8" LX90 and a very hurt back, too. The weight difference between the ETX 105 and 125 is less than 2 pounds, you might enjoy that little extra...
On short trips I always try to carry my ETX 105 LNT, on the tripod. I find it's not easy to carry it in it's case without knocking the red dot finder out of...
Paul, I am very pleased with my ETX 105 despites its small aperture. If you want to know what to expect, I've put some sketches at my website. See the link...
Meade ETX - 125AT with UHTC coatings, Autostar, #884, 26 mm Plossel, Hard case for scope and eyepieces/filters, Barlow, 45 degree for terrestrial viewing, Sun...
Be happy that this group trims off attachments. Any email message you get with a subject similar to the above is bearing a virus/trojan payload. It's a variant...
I'd like to wish everyone who I've met on here during the last year or so, a very Happy Christmas, and clear skies for the new year. Also a big thanks to those...
Hello & seasons greetings to all. I have a ETX125, DSI, LPI for sale. If anyone is interested I can send details and a list of accessories. Alan Tindal Yeovil...
The rain and the gales stoped this afternoon here in Devon. So at about 17.15 I remembered the comet Mc Naught, the western horizon was seaward and there in...
... Lucky mate I'm in Bristol, and I had about a 15 minute window of clear skies not enough time unfortunately, good you caught McNaught though. Cheers Lee....
I had better luck that Bob in Devon and Lee in Bristol. I live below the northern fringe of the North York Moors (England), and was able to see Comet McNaught...
Rod, Great photo mate, hope you did,nt mind but I thought they were that good I added them to my website, please check at http://www.theskyshed.co.uk and go to...
Hi Gang: Heads-up...the battery type for the Smartfinder Meade lists in its literature is _wrong_. After a year, I had occasion to replace mine (it kept losing...
I changed the battery in my ETX towards the end of last year. I'd had it from new in 2005, and it now keeps the time and date for the first time. It must have...
