hi ken, got answers from other members. thanks for the concern. below is the url address from ebay store where i found it. do you know that it took me a month...
... offering ... me ... I bought a 2130 about a month ago. I'm very happy with the optics, which will do even better when I get some new eyepieces to replace ...
thanks to our friend, michael fargo. he clearly gives me the ideas and advise that a beginner should get. i will buying that meade scope in their factory...
Dan - This is a brand new computer - version 3.1Ee. After I made that post, I found an interesting article on Mike Weasner's site ("Post Bleep Refinement,...
... Yeah, I had the same problem when I updated to 3.1. It annoyed me enough that I went back to 2.<mumble>. Haven't had a problem since (well, a dirty encoder...
Dan- I've been considering going back to an older version, but couldnt figure out how. Meade only posts their latest version on the website, and I don't know ...
... On Weasner's site is a software archive. I think you can go to the site, select 'autostar info', and on there is an archive page. If you still can't find...
hello to the group.Ihave been a silent member of the group for quite soomtime.sitting back and reading all the post on different tips and techniques and I...
In a message dated 6/3/2004 7:53:49 AM Eastern Standard Time, joseph.lagacy@... writes: you cant turn the cord wrap off.sometimes when your looking at...
I'm thinking of buying a 1240 focuser and attaching it to a (non-Meade branded) Newtonian telescope. I guess the focus knob should be removed, but how do you...
Hi, Just want to know if a DS-80 with a 497?, Auto star control works at all! I have a brand new DS-80 scope (never unpacked ) and mount with the optional...
I've posted before about the problems I've had with the altitude function on my new 2130's mount. Well, a couple of nights ago, it completely quit working. I...
try yahoo Make Your Own Telescope...if i recall correctly there's a program that helps one to find the precise balance point for the OTA. its in the file...
While we are talking about alternate mounts..... Indeed, the 2130 OTA is a fine bit of engineering for the price. My son and I have the Wal-Mart "Telestar"...
Be prepared for a long wait. My 2130 altitude drive didn't work out of the box. I sent it into Meade on 5/4 and finally received a replacement today.... The...
... Why isn't that even close? If you sent it to Meade on 5/4, and received it today, that's 4 1/2 weeks (barely, with a holiday weekend included in there)....
the very atmosphere that gives us life also generates aberations that interfers with astronomy. air in motions breaks up the wave front into sections which...
... OTA. ... as ... sky ... the ... are ... Thanks for the ideas. I've not been happy with the way the 'scope works manually anyway and was think about trying...
... out ... That's about what I figure it will take. If I get mine back in a month, I'll be pretty happy. My big question is: Did it work when you got it back?...
Hello, first time posting but i have been reading this board for a few months. Anyways..i bought a ds-114ec (white one) scope off ebay for a decent price as a...
I do a lot of project planning at work. If the phone company tells me that it'll take 2 to 3 weeks to get the data circuit installed, that's what goes into...
Gary, I'm glad it's fixed and working well. And I'm not (really <G>) trying to drag this out, but the point that I took issue with was your statement that "it...
Hi! I have a 80mm refractor which I need a mount for. I have looked at the Meade DS-series of telescopes, and found that the complete DS-2070AT is actually...
Hi Guys, this is the first time I've ever made an attempt tp photograph a celestial object. WHISH me luck tomorrow, I'm attempting to capture in as many frames...
From: "Anthony" <anthonycollazo@...> ... Hi, Anthony, how did it go? I did better than I expected. I didn't use a DS mount or telescope so it's cheating...
Hi All, this was one of my better pictures. Nothing I planned worked, used my wifes Pentax Optio S directly on to the eye piece. Hand held was the best I could...
