Hey Everyone! Since I am new at all this, can some one tell me what scope is better, as ds90 or ds114? I seen the DS 90at at SAMS the other day and I thought...
The winter is here. Could someone offer advice on winter viewing, specifically accumulation of condensation, how to avoid it. I have seen several "dew"...
The winter is here. Could someone offer advice on winter viewing, specifically accumulation of condensation, how to avoid it. I have seen several "dew"...
It is difficult to say whether the DS90 or the DS114 is better. Optically, the DS114 is the better scope for Globular Clusters, double stars, galaxies, nebula...
All, I'm looking for a little advice as to which of these two telescopes to buy. Beyond the obvious difference of 70 vs 90mm I'm hoping that someone can give...
I never had a problem with condensation in the winter, when it got really cold, just in Fall & Spring, at the mid temperatures. I leave my scope in the garage...
Hi everyone. I'm interested in buying a telescope for an adult interested in astronomy (w/ engineering background). I've narrowed the choices for the price...
... options. ... scope ... You have received incorrect information in regard to the DS90 focuser. The focuser on the DS90 is a 2" tube with either a 0.965" or...
... Pros: Portability with a shorter tube than found on the DS-114ATE; If the mount works properly, the one-armed DS2000 series mount is steadier and has...
... I recently read a suggestion to stand on a telephone directory wrapped in a plastic bag to combat this. It might be worth trying because even with 2 pairs...
I went to BJ's today. It is a DS-114ATE. Comes with a bonus meade electronic eyepiece. It has an altazimuth mount, 5x24 viewfinder and three eyepieces 0.965...
... meade ... I own 3 scopes now started out with a DS-114 ATE (same one your speaking about) The scope is a rather nice little scope but the mount and tripod...
... do ... bit ... Yep, similar experience except it took me 20 months and I got a LX- 90. My 25 year old 50mm alt-az refractor gave me views of the moon, ...
Hi folks ! I am looking for a GoTo mount and find a DS 2000 one. I plan to mount my little refractor on it, for rapid deployment and for visual observation...
I have a ds114 and got the 1.25 eye pieces, but they only clear thing I can see is the moon. I haven't been able to see the rings of Jupiter or anything else....
I have recently purchased this telescope (the wal-art) version. I think I have figured out for the largest part on how to use it. Can anyone say what I can...
After upgrading eye pieces I have been able to observe the Veil Nebula. Also after careful training and alignment using a 32mm eye piece the goto will place...
Recommendations: 1) Pickup a copy of (or subscribe to) Sky & Telescope or Astronomy Magazine. 2) Buy a Planisphere which will show you the stars in your sky...
Last night I viewed Saturn through a telescope for the first time. Wow! Now I know why people get hooked on astronomy. I bought a DS2130 a few weeks ago, but...
... You lucky sonofagun, I still haven't seen Saturn! Only time I had a real good chance was visiting in New Hampshire for Turkey Day. Sky was spectacularly...
Hi everybody, I don't know if it's proper group for my question, but I will try. I bought first telescope for my daughter who has interest in astronomy for...
Russell/James, You probably need more in or out focus. To find out take a piece of cardboard and cut it into a circle the same diameter as your objective....
... Not quite the correct folder, but that is ok. To put it simply, the 114EQ-AS scope is probably a bad deal especially because it appears to be a short tube...
... The 114EQ series is equivalent to Meade's 4500 series. And there is a meade4504telescopes yahoo group. They (4504's) have Autostars, but the optical tube...
... I still remember the first time I saw it over 35 years ago! Harry Harry, I recall the first time I saw Saturn as well. It would have been about 35 years...
My Autostar 495 patched with v.2.6e is now not working. It used to work before. When I power on, there is message like "initializing" with firmware version...
Chote, Have you attempted to perform a "Safe Load". I have found that method to be the most successful means of performing an Autostar Update when things go...
Hello, I purchased this telescope a few months ago and thought I got a decent deal on it. However, since the first night of using it I've started to have...
