Thank you Clay. That's exactly the type of info I needed. Bob ... unless considerable adaptations are made. They have very good RA tracking and are quite...
Happy New Year to all..... To start the new year out, Arkansas Sky Observatory ( www.arksky.org )is now extending its website to our French, German, Spanish,...
I had a ETX 70 and I used it at a dark site. I got to see M20 one night, it was small but I could see the clouds in it. Hope that helps Robert LXD55 SC-8 ... ...
Hey Group; Happy New Year to all! I just took a look at 2002 performance for Meade on the stock market. I've been watching it for awhile, never invested...
Hopefully by Feb. 14...Valentine Day. (!) Dr. Clay ... From: henren_98 <henren_98@...> To: Meade-Uncensored@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 02,...
Hello to all - After a couple of days experimenting with over 100 comets, it appears that ALL comets listed on the new Harvard Observable comets suitable for...
Hi, Does anyone know how, or have a picture of how Meade gets the Primary mirror to lock in place? I am looking at finding a way to lock my Nexstar11 mirror. ...
In a message dated 1/2/03 2:31:29 PM Central Standard Time, ... Hi Dave: The only way to do this, really, is to drill and tap a hole or hole(s) in the rear...
No pictures that I am aware of; the method of a locking collar (gear-driven) that Meade is using is something that is likely not reproducible at home. There...
Hi Rod, I am in one of my, "It's the middle of Winter and I am sick of the rain, so I must do something astronomical" moods... It has been raining here for...
Hi Clay, Thanks for the info here... I saw something that Bisque was doing which sounds like what you described, only for a C14. My main worry was the...
Hi again, PS: Thanks for the info as well to both you and Rod!! Thanks, Dave For Nexstar11GPS Tips and tricks visit http://www.nexstar11.com for information on...
In a message dated 1/2/03 4:47:31 PM Central Standard Time, ... Hi Dave: If you're just looking for a project, that's fine...but even with CCD, it's not a big...
It does help significantly to tighten the focuser backlash, as the focus knob assembly will slightly torque the mirror; if there is looseness within the knob...
I agree with Doc Clay if your grease is old replace it but use either Mobile One or Slick 50 One both are a good synth Grease that do not OUT Gas. If you...
Hi Clay, Thanks for the info to both of you, Clay and Buck!! Thanks, Dave For Nexstar11GPS Tips and tricks visit http://www.nexstar11.com for information on...
In a message dated 1/3/03 12:26:26 PM Central Standard Time, brat@... ... Hi: Depends on what they're askin' for it. It's OK, sure, very similar to the ...
... Hi, Yes, at least with current fork mounted sct's, C has become the leader. Not only did C come out with gps first, but their new design is far superior to...
Or you can look at Lxd55 SC-8 which would be thethe same scope but you will have a got system. Brand new its only $1199 I have one and its best buy for the...
... I would concur regarding the carbon fiber OTA, but have some reservatins about the slip ring system. You can easily replace a bad dec cable, but noisy...
Bill Beeman
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Jan 3, 2003 8:07 pm
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Hi, While I have great respect for the Celestron Nexstar GPS series, I disagree that it is better than the Meade LX200GPS series. i own a Meade 8" LX200GPS...
... Hi Bill, Yeah, time will tell on that. For me, the real benefit of the new C design is the quality and design of the motor, gearing, and bearing system,...
... Hi Jeff, Yes the two items you mention are advantages for the Meadegps series: faster slews and a few firmware features that are very nifty. (I also like...
I agree....Having two great choices means the consumer can only pick the right scope!! Jeff ... I ... also ... remain ... better. ... you ... objects ... not ...
... you should look at that ad more closely. the only company lying is meade again. my n 8 gps has a atomatic level sensor meade says it doesnt. hmm guess...
... you should look at that ad more closely. the only company lying is meade again. my n 8 gps has a atomatic level sensor meade says it doesnt. hmm guess...
