Hello Everyone, We're TOTAL newbies. We can't seem to get our DS-80 to work with our computer running WinXP Pro. (Then we'll start hounding you with astronomy...
Hi, I am planning a new semi-permanent column to mount my DS90 on. As I am interested in imaging work I will be creating a wedge so that I can keep motor...
You can drive your scope with the Starry Night software that came with the ds114. In fact, I am driving my LX200GPS 12" with it now until I can afford the...
On mine, it was losing accuracy as I slewed. This can only mean one of two things. 1) The encoders are screwed up, 2) The drive is slipping/skipping. Since...
I have a DS-114 that came with the old 494 Autostar, which has been messing up latley, and I bought a NIB 495 Autostar, I went out last night, plugged in the...
Hi, Could be many things... 1st...upgrade your new 495 autostar to a 497 autostar with the latest firmware, using a RS232 cable that you make or buy. 2nd...be...
Mike I use a Tal 12.5 mm SP with my DS2114 and have found it to be good, certainly good for the price. I am not so sure about the offer I have seen similar in...
My name is James and I just got a DS-2130 from Wal-Mart for my birthday. I've been using it for the last few nights when it hasn't been raining. Probably the...
Hi James - Congratulations on your new scope. You are correct in that the DS scopes are not ideally suited for long-exposure photography. But with a little...
... I got a DS-114 from WalMart several years ago as my first scope. I have some pictures with my Nikon N70 SLR and recently pictures with my Nikon 4300...
That Steadypix is pretty cool. If my digital camera were higher quality I'd probably go that route. Since I have access to some 35mm cameras, and I don't...
Does anyone out there have an ngc-60 telescope and how well does it work? I know it's only a 60mm telescope and most people think you can't see aything in one...
I posted a couple of pictures in the Photos section. The moon picture was the best one I took. I don't think it's too bad considering the camera and the...
Can someone recomend where to find info on adjusting the brass nut and allen setscrew on the worm gear assemblies? I have lots of slop in them? Thanks in...
Hi Tex - I don't know if anyone has ever published the information, but I can tell you the procedure I used to remove the slop in the worm gears. Make sure to...
Hi, I just found this group and am seeking a little advice. I'm interested in one of the DS variations and have at least four different options in my area: ...
Looks like you've done your reasearch. Unfortunately, the only scope you have on your list I have expierence with is the Wal-Mart DS2130. As you stated, the...
Hi I also have a Meade DS2130 I did get a free 1.25" eyepiece holder from Meade also a 26mm Series 4000 and a 12.5 Plossi eyepiece, also a Meade 127 Variable...
Hi guys, I have been trying to achieve a level setting with my DS90 so as to improve tracking. I resorted to putting spirit levels on the OTA and tripod head...
... this ... the ... different ... eyepieces ... same ... old yet and have bought a10" so my ds is for sale it has both the .965 and the 1.25 eye pieces , if...
Hi - I would agree that the DS2130 is the better scope to get. You definitely will want to replace the eyepieces and barlow, so figure that into the cost....
Unfortunately, the original group was destroyed. I have made every effort to reconstruct the links section of this group - you might want to look through them...
Thanks to everyone for your comments. Fate stepped in and narrowed down the options. I got an attractive discount on a new (returned) DS- 2114ATS from the...
