Thanks to the ETXASTRO list members who helped out during the last ScopeDriver alpha/ beta cycle! ScopeDriver 2.3.3 has just gone final, and the latest...
Howdy folks, Been reading this group for a while, then a strange problem came up. Figured I'd post, hoping you guys have run into this before. I have a...
Craig, Did you try calibrate B4 the train drives? regards Jim Holland ... From: ETXASTRO@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ETXASTRO@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of...
Might be worthwhile trying a factory reset, calibrate, then a train drives. If that doesn¹t help, it sounds like a visit to the mead hospital might be in...
... Hi: This still sounds suspiciously like a power problem to me. Have you/can you try the scope on a good 12volt source? It also sounds like you are doing a...
Update: Would you guys believe me if I said switching Autostar handhelds appears to have fixed the problem. I had another one Meade sent me on a seperate...
On my ETX90... I just removed the rear plastic cell holding the mirror assembly, drilled two holes in it to mount a universal shoe from Scopestuff.com and then...
Mount it on top of the main tube by making a block with two V cuts on opposite sides and taping the finder down. I have a small finder with a right angle eye...
What is the brand name of your right angle finder and where did you get it. ? Just where and how did you mount the finder on the ETX90? I need to get a...
Hi everyone. I own an ETX125 and would like to purchase some solar and moon filters for it has anyone found a particular make to be better than another.Thank...
Hi, For the Sun, I suggest you to buy a sheet of Baader AstroSolar film. It's an aluminized plastic film very thin and very regular. The quality of the images...
... HI: I've never found Moon filters necessary or effective. Solar filters? I favor the J.M.B. Identiview (Anacortes has 'em). Peace, Rod Mollise Author of...
... Check the Accessory Reviews: Filters page on my ETX Site. Using a Moon filter is like wearing sunglasses; it reduces the brightness when the Moon is...
Mike Weasner
mweasner@...
Mar 10, 2006 2:41 pm
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I've owned several JMB/Identiview filters in all sizes - very nice filters - very nice fit and finish - great views. You may also want to invest in an...
Hi my name is bob and I am new to the ETX group. Been an astronomer for many years, made a number of my own scopes, but have been looking for a small pack in...
... That's exactly what is there; first hand accounts by real owners. Mike Weasner Email: mweasner@... iChatAV / AIM: mweasner@......
Mike Weasner
mweasner@...
Mar 12, 2006 8:25 pm
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I see that Distant Suns 6 and the Data CD is being offered now at under $30 -- is this a good deal to add to my software collection? Is this software worth...
... Hi: I've used this program off an on for quite a few years. In general, it's a very competent planetarium, and has a lot of fans in Europe. I think your ...
Hi Y'll, I need some help. I just purchased an ETX-80 to use as a camera platform for wide field astrophotography and bird photography. I need some ...
... If you have the no-numeric-keypad 494 Autostar, you will need the 506 cable/converter rig for connection to a PC. If you have (or buy) a 497 Autostar...
My ETX seems to keep all my details in it's memory, except for the correct time. It always has a decent set of batteries installed, so why is it often several...
Setting current time has always been a standard task of the Autostar when doing a power up and start of an observing session. Rather than depending upon a...
HI Gang: One thing we've heard a lot over the years is that the secondary baffle in the ETX means that these scopes have a rather large central obstruction,...
I ALSO WOULD LIKE TO SECOND WHAT YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED.ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO I WAS AT A START PARTY AT OAK MTN IN BIRMINGHAM WITH MY ETX-125--I DON'T KNOW THAT I'VE...
