I will be getting my new scope this week a used Meade DS2130ST with goto. I want to get some filters and eyepieces for it but need some advice as to which...
Hello bob....they offer very fine replacement circuits, motors, etc. for the classic line; at this time they are not in a position to offer replacement circuit...
Not directly, but it's run by Tim Prowten, a former Mapugger. I haven't heard any complaints. And unlike Meade, he won't ask you to ship the entire scope (at...
The motor, gearbox, and worm gear are built on a platform that pivots (to maintain proper mesh with the main gear if it's not perfectly round). About the only...
Hi all, I would like to ask everyone to answer one question: What is the thing that has improved your observing time the most? My hope is that we could share...
Filters are a matter or individual preference. You may find that you prefer different filters than I do. The set you referenced on E-Bay has 6 filters a #12...
... Skytools. While the Meade handbox is a nice computer and has a lot of objects, Skytools shows me what I will see with my eyes, telescope and location....
... Easy: the Autostar. Before Autostar, 90% of my time was spent locating (by setting circles or star-hopping) the object. After Autostar, 2% of my time is...
Hi guys, already we have some great tips on improving observing time. Keep them coming! Thanks to those who have contributed. Clear Skies Tracey ... What is ...
Without a doubt, a permanent setup...I park the scope at the end of each session and from then on, from the time I walk in the door, it's ~3 minutes to open...
It would be hard to list one thing that has improved my observing time the most. If any one thing I'd say the erect-image 7x50 finder. It's nice when your...
I'd love Stu's permanent setup, but had to settle for just a permanent pier. No tripod to fool with. The wedge stays mounted, and aligned. Just throw the scope...
I have to go along with the others on: - permanent setup - adjustable seat - autostar and add one more: - move to an area with dark skies. THAT made a world of...
For me it was the Autostar by a wide margin. I am mildly dyslexic and have great difficulty star hopping by going from charts to finders to eyepieces. ...
Joe, you're on your way...my "permanent setup" started as a shed roof on the back of the garage, no walls, no floor...just something to park the riding...
Hey All- For me, as well as the usual suspects is, planning my evening at the eyepiece in advance. Knowing what I'd like to observe before hand, and making...
Electricity and hand controls. I've had a Criterion RV6 since the mid-60's and one of my least favorite things was trying to keep up with a moon (or any other)...
Hey Travis I just finished doing the same thing for my RV-6. I replaced the tube rings, added a dove plate and mounted the OTA on an LXD 75 goto mount. Works...
I have access to a Criterion Dynamax 6. Have not given it "first light" as yet. Interested in your impression of Criterion and if there is a chance of finding...
Hi, TheSky program. Also Terry Lorch's observing chair and all his other goodies. Barre ... light" as yet. Interested in your impression of Criterion and if ...
... Scopes from that era usually used ac synchro motors for the RA drive, so to do guided imaging you used a "drive corrector", where when you pressed the...
Hi Gang: According to Yahoo, their problems are due to a huge flood of email generated by the so-called "My Wife" virus. Peace, Rod Mollise Author of:_Choosing...
So....Ron....are you saying that you wife is responsible for two days without Yahoo? Women are so powerful. Dr. Clay ... Arkansas Sky Observatories Harvard MPC...
I removed the motor...NOW my only problem is Where did the flat "spring" come from? It looks like spring steel...a small hole in one end and slightly bent...
