Ok folks I have the ETX-125 and the DSI, and i dont know what focal reducer I need for DSO's. I am bite confused on how focal reducers work (well i now it...
Multiply the original F number (or focal length) by the focal reducer's number expressed as a percentage: F15 * 0.63 = F9.45 F15 * 0.33 = F4.95 The 0.33...
OK thanx for the answer i now understand, now what focal reducer should I choose or be the optimum for ETX-125 + DSI-C combo ?????? In general... I have seen...
To answer "optimum" reducer for ETX-125 and DSI, you must determine the facts that I refered to in the last half of the reply I gave to you: ************begin...
The great Stars Over Clarkston II with the Warren Astronomical Society is scheduled for Saturday, May 19, 2007 at Clintonwood Park 6000 Clarkston Rd. That is...
... the ... If you find dick's trick fails you can replace the power panel. It's a bit of a pain as the plastic base skirt has to come off to do it and you...
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Jun 22, 2006 1:09 am
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After a glass of wine I thought better of replacing the power panel. A simple jumper can be soldered to the back of the panel or a switch wired in to replace...
... the US ... through ... Patricio, The finder screws are #4 40 TPI, are yours plastic or metal? The type of thread in your Barlow will depend on who...
Hi all, I have an observatory for my ETX125. I am planning to set up a 10" permanent steel pier with Meade Ultra Wedge for my next scope of diameter 14" most...
Hi, I have an ETX125 and a DSI-Pro, I am also doing some astrophotography with a webcam. Frankly the DSI-Pro is hard to use on the ETX. The reasons are the...
Anyone have info on getting this asteroid into Autostar? http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13556129/ I'd like to try viewing if possible with the ETX. TIA, - Dave...
I haven't yet seen a magnitude prediction but from reports I have seen, it will be too faint to be seen with any small telescope, even the Mighty ETX. ... Mike...
Mike Weasner
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Jun 28, 2006 4:24 am
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Hi, The SpaceWeather site" http://www.spaceweather.com/ is giving a magnitude of 12 which makes it an easy target for astrophotography. But I guess that it...
As an ETX-125 owner and user myself, I was helping a friend get a new ETX up and running. This scope was purchased in 2002 or 2003, but was just recently...
http://www.weasner.com/etx/techtips/inside125.html Please take the title of the page and the advice at the bottom of the page to heart. Weasner's site has...
Hi: I have an ETX-70 that generally performs quite well. Though the GOTO performance is good,I have some problems with the stability of the AZ tracking. The...
Well about the Astrophotography with the ETX-125 it can be done but it's much better a DSI-C than the PRO...because you have to change filters and that could...
... It could be grease obscuring one of the encoder vane slots, it could be dirt on a gear tooth, it could be a missing gear tooth, it could be a gear's shaft...
This four step guide will give you the foundation you always wanted. Learning the basics in handling stocks. This guide will help anyone, interested in getting...
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Jul 7, 2006 2:39 pm
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Hey guys .... I haven't posted anything in awhile here. Just curious what have people caputred/seen with the Meade ETX-70? I haven't been able to use it much...
Daniel A couple of items on alignment - Make sure that you have programmed your location in the setup menu. I find that the scope will do better if the mount...
For some user observations with the ETX-70, see the Helpful Information: User Observations page on my ETX Site. Also, there are some Guest Astrophotography...
Mike Weasner
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Jul 11, 2006 12:06 am
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Hi: Let me add that the li'l 70 (and its sisters, the ETX 60 and the ETX 80) are really telescopes that are best used at dark locations. From dark locales, ...
Thanks for the great feedbadck everyone! Yet again it was cloudy last night so it was a no go. So far for tonight it isn't looking too bad out. Would it...
