... fried. ... replacement. ... sigh on ... thinking ... take ... cheap ... around ... kept ... filter ... Wow, that's really to bad. I'm on my fourth...
Hello all, I have a DS2130 long tube and want to replace the focuser on it for obvious reasons. I was just wondering what focuser (you people that have changed...
Hello all, I have a DS2130 long tube version and would like to replace the focuser. I was just wondering if anyone has replacet it and what focuser did you ...
I'm hoping someone can provide some guidance. I'm looking at getting a decent but inexpensive telescope and am looking at a few at the Meade Outlet Store on...
I contacted Meade and received the screw on adapter for my focuser. Now it looks like I will need to purchase a new Diagonal(?) What kind should I purchase?...
I got the same treatment. I was told I could get an adapter that would convert my .965 to be able to use 1.25 eyepieces. I called 4 times, after being on...
i just bought used a meade telestar digital series electronic telescope..that said..i know the basic idea..to see stellar and planetary events and objects. ive...
Chuck, The DS2090 is the best of the DS2000 series in my opinion. It comes with 1.25 eyepieces and has very good optics. Yes Meade lets some real stinkers get ...
Check out Smartastronomy on EBAY. They have both one speed and step down crayford focusers. You might have to work on the fit but they are pretty nice for the ...
Connie, There are two places on EBAY that I go to for diags and eyepieces. One is Smartastronomy and the other is Owl services. Both have great deals on...
ive gone to the website and do not find the scope that i have on there..possibly its been upgraded and not making this model anymore..i think i have the jist...
What model do you have? I just checked and ALL of the Telestar series models are available for download. Use the SITE MAP on the Meade website. Also some...
Hi All, I have a great deal for a nice Meade DS-70 Refractor with the GoTo 424 that list 1400 items on the computer chip. The scope is about 7 months old and...
Wow! I own three DS telescopes and I don't have $500 invested yet. I looked up the equivalent scopes NEW on three different websites that also give free...
Hi Chuck, Welcome to the world of astronomy. You have asked a question that has a hundred answers depending on what you want to observe. If you are just...
... wrote: Well Gee Jerry In Arizona, I know for a fact that even the DS-60 series with GoTo Capabilities start around $279.00 and this is a DS- 70 series 7...
Well Gee Jerry In Arizona, I know for a fact that even the DS-60 series with GoTo Capabilities start around $279.00 and this is a DS- 70 series 7 months old....
Ron, Accept the message. The price is unrealistically high. I bought a new DS-90 refractor with GoTo capability a little over a year ago for $160. Your...
... to begin with but I looked through the membership section and couldn't find Jerry from Arizona so I just figured he bounced in here and left the message...
Hello All, First off I would like to apologize for my instant outburst, normally I'm not a angry person at all although I tried to find Jerry from Arizona in...
Ron, I wasn't trying to be sarcastic or even undiplomatic when I answered your post. I was merely trying to point out that your prices were quite inflated. I...
Thanks Jerry & Patrick...I've gone ahead and taken the plunge based on your feedback and advice. Looking forward to rediscovering astronomy (had a cheap...
Hi all, I have just bought a DSX-90 from the meade outlet store. I was hoping to get some pointers on what type of finder scope or more to the point red dot...
Rick, I don't have and have never used that scope but I will tell you how much I love my Rigel Quikfinder. Two circles that can be dimmed or flashed, Verry...
Jerry, Do you know how the rigel compares to the telrad? I have seen a lot of people suggest either one but is there a diffrence in accuracy or is just you sat...