I received a 4501 with an equatorial mount. I want to separate the mount from the tripod. There seems to be a bolt that holds the two together. When I try to...
Hello all, Quick question, with an aparently complicated answer(for me). I have a DS-2130 ATS. 5" F7.7 (1000mm) for those of you that don't do math. Anyhow,...
Just a short note or history of my woes with a DS-80 GOTO mount. Bought several years ago, worked fine right out of the box on the first night then nothing but...
My canine companion knocked my DS90AT off the back porch a few days ago (I was unloading after a night at a dark site). Among other injuries (all easily...
Can anyone tell me what ACTUALLY initiates the motor unit failure message? My azimuth motor is locked in this state, after I had it completely apart to mend a...
Hi, I don't know what you guys think of the Mead DS-2130AT scope but it's one that I own and have been pretty happy with it so far. I'm just a beginner and...
One of the frustrations of using my D-2114ATS is that when using it with a computer, there are only ports for the computer and Autostar, the LPI being plugged...
Mike, Thank you for your criticism of my grammar, writing, and use of punctuation. It really made me feel SO MUCH BETTER about myself. While everyone doesn't...
anybody haveing a problum with a ds-90 not reaching the focal point while useing the right angle elbow? mine will not rack in far enough to focas on a...
old timer needs a good answer..my 90 ds will only let me use low power..i often thought about cuting about an inch or two off my tube to reach the focal plane...
Hi fellow astronomers. I have a "Brand New", "Still in the Box" Meade EXT-90 or EXT-105 Electric Focuser For Sale. #1244 You can find it on the Meade Internet...
hello gents,im thinking about cutting my ds-90 tube about an inch or two so i can get the focal plane while useing my right angle eyepiece holder. racking in...
I am looking into buying this scope for traveling. Has anyone ever owned one or used one that could give me an opinion as to weather I should purchase it? ...
I made a tool to adjust the Az clutch on my DS2090. When the scope fried I took it back to Costco. I figured I'd never need it again. But alas Costco has a big...
Can anyone suggest some nice eyepieces for a DS90? I've been looking at the Celestron #94303 kit. I am buying as a gift for my hubby. Will those eyepieces fit...
I have been growing my 2" eyepiece collection and have found a problem with weight. DUH! However, I came up with a cheap solution and it works quite well. I...
Dear Group, I have bought a DSX90 from Meade outlet, and have troubles with it. Still under warranty, but taken to Hungary, not practical to send back. ...
Hey, I know there are a myriad of issues with the 2130. I've been able to hold off a year as I haven't encountered any. However, I'm starting to suffer from...
Well it all started when i was trying to allign my Viewfinder with the Objective Ocular, i Loose the View Lock and the Kaboom!, when i was trying to move the...
Hi. I've been a member of the group for only a short time but have spent most of that time reading previous posts to get up to speed. My question involves the...
Still the newbie. Would like to know from some that has had one of these apart on the azimuth mount the series of washers and gear. I have (base, gear,...
I have a problem with my Autostar 2 stars align. After aligning north, I select the first star and the scope swings to around 5 degrees of the target. I'll use...
I have controlled a DS60 mount with Meade's Autostar Suite or The Sky or by SkyMap Pro when using a 497 Autostar contoller. Does anyone know if one can also...
Dear Group I am a new owner of a used DS2114S scope. I have spent a lot of time getting to know this scope and want to thank all of you for the information...
Anyone know the difference between the DS-2100 mount and the DS-2000? I saw an ad from Telescope Warehouse for the 2100. Did not know that there was 2100. Does...
Nothing has been posted since the 4th; I posted a question on the 8th and no replies with the usual quick responses. Never saw my question even posted....
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