It turned out that all my ETX90EC needed was an autostar update - now it works perfectly! It's still loud but I understand that's par for the course! Lyle...
Hi All - Looking forward to receiving my new 125AT from OPT next week. I've been following the group for a while, and part of the decision to buy the 125 was...
Hi, I can't seem to get a grip on this new autostar suite. Is this related to the free ASU ver 3.61 that I'm currently using or is the autostar suite meant for...
wow..that was fast...I assumed its daytime where you are since its 2am here! Thanks Chris. I wonder when Meade will upgrade their autostar...its becoming...
I would appreciate information about your experiences of visually seeing the Veil Nebula through the ETX90; under what conditions, using what accessories....
If you don't have the Autostar Suite product (with the LPI) then you don't need the Autostar Suite software from Meade's site. You use the Autostar Update...
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May 2, 2004 6:42 pm
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It is currently 10:48am up here in Alaska. Maybe do some database cleanup in your Autostar. I have never had a problem with memory on mine. But then I don't...
... Meade has issued many firmware updates for the Autostar. (the current one is v31Ee) Due to the way the Autostar handles its User Object memory, you get the...
Finally got my laptop back from my gf, so first thing I did on the weekend was hook up my LPI to my etx125 and hit the skies in my backyard. Although it was a...
I have an ETX 105 and can offer some assistance here. the Veil is hard to see in an ETX for a couple of reasons, one is the limited apeture. But a more...
Congrat's!!! I love my 125 - I have a 14"LX200 also, but the 125 is a quick easy setup and easy on the back! Hank Russ <russ-ritter@...> wrote: Hi All -...
Hi, I did tell Meade what I wanted to see in their autostar some months back and he said they are looking into it...I'm not sure that's a promise or just to...
... ahh... so you really meant a -hardware- "upgrade" ... Those of us who have delegated older PCs to observatory duty would still have a problem: no USB. (i...
When I do a GOTO, and let the Autostar do it's thing. More times than not, I will have to intervene and finally center the object I'm looking for (allignment...
How does the scope perform in the Alt/Az mode? Problems or correct operation? Calibrate the motors before training, Train the drives and adjust the backlash...
evening, dont know if this is a similar sort of thing. but on my etx70 when i use goto or align the motor occaisionally continues to operate and totally over...
Using a 12 volt power supply or external battery (of adequate capacity) will clear many evils in the ETX system. The problems become more pronounced in cooler...
Hi all, Managed to get a shot of comet Neat C/2001 Q4 with the LPI the other night before clouds rolled in - also took some 35mm shots (alas the "old" method...
Last chance, I'm down to the last five of these reducers. Buy it on ebay, auction number 3813918435. Check out the test done by Larry Laffoon here: ...
... The "AT" model is the same as the "EC" model except that the Autostar #497 and Meade #884 tripod are standard instead of optional. The standard EC...
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May 5, 2004 3:46 am
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... If you want a spotting scope, you can buy the ETX90-RA (discontinued, but still out there) from a number of vendors (Shutan, for example). Usually near...
... Well the Scope arrived today and the box had EC printed on the side, but Autostar 497 was included and the hand controller is the 20-button variety. My...
I'm new to all this but read your email. Shortly thereafter I was trying to edjamacate myself at the Weasner site and came across a review of the 90EC vs a...
Hey All - Just got my new 125 and damn,... wow! It was out of the box and in my drive way with Saturn in spectacular view in under 30 minutes. I didn't...
... Normal. See the FAQ page on my ETX Site. Mike Weasner Email: mweasner@... iChatAV: mweasner@......
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I have an ETX-125 without manual. When setting up home position in alt. az. mode and setting the optical tube parrallel to the base, the RA ring shows at about...
The ring can be changed by loosening the knobs and applying some pressure rotationally. To my knowledge, they are not 'glued' down. David Erbas-White...
