mine is the same way i bought it new reads 5 instead of zero Vic <spacemanvic@...> wrote: My factory refurb DS2130-AT so far looks great. But, I have...
Gary, Actually you could just hold it to the lens but it won't work very well that way. Most webcams used for astrophotography are at least slightly and...
The dec circle is a cheap sticker that some chinese guy probably slaps on there as it is being built. I bet he doesn't even know what it is for. Jerry in...
I have a DS-114 that I plan on using for some beginning astrophotography (moon, planets, etc). In order for this to work well with my other equipment, I will...
Orion Right Angle, it is almost as good as the scope and no awkward bending to find your object. Also it is very, very easy to align. Check out thier website...
If you want inexpensive and easy, call Meade. When I replaced my finder the first time, I got the 6X30 finder with the mount/bracket/rings from them for $39.00...
Virtual Moon Atlas. Just as free as Cartes du Ciel, and Cartes can access the VMA database. Various flavours and version available on the web site, and it's...
That's the only thing I don't like about my DS-80. ( This is slightly off topic, sorry. But it is indirectly related. ) It's made in Taiwan. I have been out of...
I just looked on telescopes.com, and scopestuff and did not find the finder scope you spoke of, anywhere else you know of? Doyle Williams ... bending to find...
I've seen where it's necessary to let the telescope cool down to ambient temp (to eliminate thermals inside the scope) before viewing on cool nights, but what...
I've added a moon shot with an unmodified webcam through a ebay Meade 114NT $50 dollar I took the shorty tube that came with the wal-mart scope and replaced it...
Gents/Ladies: Not that I've asked that many q's... but this forum has played a key role in my learning of both many basics of amateur astronomy AND ...
The cheap plastic finders that come with your scope should be replaced regardless. I would suggest and 8X50 or so but they are rather large for that size tube....
http://www.telescope.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=158&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=6&iSubCat=27&iProductID=158 This is the site. I had to made a...
I keep my scope in my unheated garage and so when I bring it in it doesn't dew up. And when I take it out, it doesn't have to go thru any excessive temp...
Here's a trick most photographers use. Before you bring your optics inside a warmer area, put them all in plastic bags, small, medium, large. Clear, white or...
This may work in the temperate climes of the southern U.S. etc., but will not work in colder parts of my Canada. Using a hair dryer on the optics at -20C or...
i get the same problems with these low temps here in maine but i also have the problem of my 494 letters fadeing out in the cold any ideas? RobertCGRO...
Well I did it many times with my old 60mm B&L: and never had any problems. And I live in the northen U.S. where it gets 0 degrees F and colder at times in the...
Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. The finder scope I have is a 6x30, but it is a fixed, meaning that you cannot focus it. I actually have two DS114...
Jerry, Thanks for the advice. I am going with an Orion 6x30 RACI. I know my scope's not the best for astrophotography. I am just trying to learn as much as I...
You can buy autostar case/warmers. I don't know how cold of a temperature they can operate. The LCD display, being liquid crystal will start to freeze up in...
BASIC ELECTRICAL SAFETY 101 Yes, if you know what you are doing and do it properly, and have the proper skills and tools. Unfortunately, most people don't. I...
I have mounted the Orion 60x30ra on my DS2130. I removed the finder that came with the scope, bracket and all, drilled a hole, one to match the size of the...
Thanks. I'll give it a try when it arrives and if I have trouble, I'll ask for your pics. ... that came with the scope, bracket and all, drilled a hole, one to...
When I bought my first scope many years ago it came with a small monochrome electronic eyepiece. It was a Bushnell model and surprisingly it is one of the best...
Hey Tiger, Nice website. I really enjoyed it. It's good to know who you are talking to and reading about. I am still having fun with my DS- 2130at. I worked on...
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