Thanks dick, I will check. Autostar does go to a 'test motor scenario' automatically after the motor unit failure. When I get back from vacation, I will also...
Dick, Just tried 'calibrate motors'. First the azimuth motor moves, then nothing, then message motor unit fault. The strange thing is that after power up, the...
Malcom thanks ive spoke to the shop and they will exchange it for me next week, ive not had a clear night to use it. all the best to everyone for 06" Pete ... ...
I reckon i might give up i finally got a clear night last night so i thought i would give it a whirl , is it normal to have to led's on the smartfinder ? ...
Hey Lucky Pete - I also get a double image on my SmartFinder, but I use the sharper of the two as the one to center an object. Not sure what you mean about it...
Hi i think theres a loose wire it just shuts off completley somtimes while still slewing .i cant manage with the two lights as stars are that faint with light...
... It could be lack of power (by a faulty component)... it could also be a "dead" segment in the motor's brush assembly (so moving it by finger moves past...
Hi All I'm new to the group but I have had my 125 for some years. I have had a lot of use from it and I remain absolutely delighted with the optical ...
One possible alternative is to send it to Dr. Sherrod for his "supercharging." http://www.weasner.com/etx/techtips/tuneup_service.html Just a thought. Dave ......
... Orion sells a nice GEM for that size scope. The Skyview Pro is sold with or without the 127mm Maksutov, with is $649, without is $329, and the RA drive...
What I would like to do is to mount the ETX125 OTA on a more robust and reliable polar mount; GOTO or not, but with a powered RA drive. Has anyone any...
Someone is bringing an ETX 60 over in hopes of getting it repaired. It won't focus, and the knob is not flush against the back of the scope. It is sticking...
... You might take a look on Mike Weasner's site under the Telescope Tech Tips page... a number of ETX60/70's have been disassembled, many for focus issues. ...
Hi all, Here's a deal for anyone interested in little used ETX gear. Would someone please make me an offer. My wife believes I'm obsessing about astronomy...
Hi, does anyone know the specification of the springs used on the bolt of the Meade #884 tripod? I lost one, and they aren't so good at spare parts over here...
Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 4:09 PM Subject: [ETXASTRO] Meade 884 replacement spring question ... Hi Brian, If it's any use I can measure mine for you,...
... Hi: Right. The way this setup is designed, it's nothing but a source of frustration. No matter what you do, those little clips are gonna go flying every...
Hello to everybody I am looking for a meade etx 125 PE UHTC in Hong Kong, does anyone have an address, grand eye doesn' have, Thanks a lot, Francois Le...
Hey guys ... I have two questions for you. I have the ETX-70 telescope. I was wondering, will the ETX-70AT case work with just an ETX-70? Here is the link: ...
If you need circlips i can get them from work might have springs too , my clips fell off first time i used it .. .last week and also a couple of years back...
I am planning on buying one of the blem ETX125 units and was wondering whether I should buy the eyepiece set that is discounted to $199 when bought with a...
Lost Yes, the eyepiece set is worth it. Get a 2X barlow later on, it will double the power of any eyepiece. I have the Maxfactory training DVD. If you know...
Based on the cost of the eyepieces after the deal, I'd say it's well worth the set. Wish I had the same offer for my ETX-90 PE when I got it. The other accy's...
Yes it's a bargaing the eyepice accesories ..get it, a 2X barlow is a must after it and then when more money arrives you could buy the hard case and the AC...
I just got my ETX-125 on Monday and did buy the 4000 series set at the discounted cost at the same time. To me, it was well worth it, I have been up and down...
Thanks, guys, for the suggestions. Living, as I do, on the right hand side of the N Atlantic, the situation is a bit complex but since I shall be on vacation...
Yesterday my replacment arrived and what a differance first thing i noticed was the fibreoptic, on the first scope it didnt stick out of the lnt and appeared...
Yesterday my replacment arrived and what a differance first thing i noticed was the fibreoptic, on the first scope it didnt stick out of the lnt and appeared...
Yesterday my replacment arrived and what a differance first thing i noticed was the fibreoptic, on the first scope it didnt stick out of the lnt and appeared...
To Tom and everyone else, thanks for the comments. I am going to place an order monday if anyone still has some at the Blem pricing. Looks like 2 places no...
