Hi, I bought a DS-127EC secondhand and during alignment have the problem that once I choose the first star, the altitude motor swings upwards and stops (as it...
... Sounds like you just found out why it was up for sale! It definitely should NOT be doing that! As to what to do to fix it, I can only recommend contacting...
Sean- Be sure you have good power to the scope. What are you using for power? The scope will do crazy things if power is not a good 12 VDC. Also - Switch...
Hi, I am no expert but I might be of some help. Have you retrained the motor and autostar? Are the settings correct in the autostar programming? If you have...
... the ... reset ... Johnny, Thanks for the advice. Last night I went through the Autostar menu and changed the Targets setting from Astronomical to...
I am glad I could help a little...I use the old reset retrain anytime my telescope gives me a headache by going somewhere I don't want to go. Johnny...
The handbook of my DS2 114S does a calculation on page 14 to find the magnification, the usual formula is used ie the focal length of the mirror divided by the...
... the ... mm ... Meade. It does not contain a focal reducer. The relay lens is a barlow lens. Howerver, the focal length given on the placard on the tube ...
I am getting a lot of light dispersion of the laser collimater as it shines on the primary mirror of my short tube 2114, instead of a concentrated beam. A...
Hi Jay - Just to help troubleshoot, have you tried using the laser collimator in a different telescope to make sure that the problem isn't with the collimator...
Jake, Thanks for your help! No, I haven't tried the laser collimator with any other scope, but the dealer did a chesire collimation as well, and was sure it...
Hi, Yes the DS motors are often wird ... Try lowering the powersupply voltage (eg 9v) if you are using 12v. Does it help ? ... Best Sylvain DS127 owner......
... <<snip>> ... <<snip>> It's for the Autostar #495 and #497... you know, the ones with the numerical keypad. My DS-114 came with a #495 controller and I...
I bought a .965 inch to 1.25 inch adapter for my meade ds-2130. The 9mm 1.25 inch eyepiece I have will not focus in the adapter. I think it's because the...
Kirt, return the adapter - that's the worst way to work it. If you go that route, get the 2" to 1.25 adapter which will sit inside the 2" instead of on top....
... Yes there is! Right after I got my DS-114 I called up Meade and asked about the 1.25" eyepiece holder and they mailed me one free of charge within a few...
I am new to this list and somewhat new to telescopes. I was just wondering if anyone has ever had a problem with the DS-70 series scopes? I have a problem...
... That is unfortunately quite common! I have a DS-114 with the same problems, and one of these days I'm going to start modifying it to get rid of the play in...
I have a DS-114 as well and as was stated, the slop cannot entirely be reomoved. This said, the scope can be made serviceable with some minor modifications....
When I got my DS-127, the AZ axis, the one securing the mount to the tripod, was loose. Sure, it should not have been shipped that way. But what you are paying...
I bought one many years ago but never really used it much. I was curious with all the new computer controlled scopes if the DS-10 could be upgraded to computer...
I fixed almost all of the focuser slop on my DS70EC. It is almost as good as an all-metal focuser now. My fix is here in the files section under contest mods....
I've got to find a diagnol mirror and possibly the front lenses for the bute! I've been to the traditional sites and I don't have an arm or leg to give....I'm...
Hi - Contact Bill Vorce at Telescope Warehouse: http://www.astronomy-mall.com/telescope-warehouse/ He carries new DS-90 objective lenses as well as many other ...
Hi - I recently bought my first telescope (DS-114) at a yard sale. It has been well cared for and is equipped with the autostar (495) I have a lot to learn...
Welcome Julie. John ... From: xihj To: Meade-DS-Telescopes@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2003 8:46 AM Subject: [Meade-DS-Telescopes] New Hi - I...
HI Just got my first and only scope a ds2114 I dont know a thing , and have only seen the moon , The planets are what Im most interested in if anyone could...
