In <bnp5nt+vj85@eGroups.com>, on 10/29/03 ... [snip] ... 1/16th wave? Good luck finding that. ... The difference between magnitude 14.8 and magnitude 14.0 is...
Hello, Have an LX200 that has to go to Meade repair. Could someone give me the address for their repair shop. I have the return number from them but forgot to...
Tom, I use White Lithium Grease (the paste not the aerosol spray). You only need a very tiny amount - don't fill up the threads and skip the first two or three...
Hi, My name is Jordan, and I help to run an Astronomy group called New Astronomy. The group is run by two Co-Owners- myself and a friend of mine, Danny. We...
Hello Jordan, I'm afraid your heading for my killfile. I got the message first time I don't think we need to be told about this new group week after week. -- ...
In a message dated 11/2/03 12:06:16 PM Central Standard Time, ... Hi John: While I allowed this message to be posted, I emailed the author that it would have...
I wonder if he's making those annoying phone calls to people during dinner and placing flyers on their cars too? Can you say "troll"?? 6 groups? I've seen...
... that it would ... submitting it. I ... Service ... Hi, Rod. I meant to do that last weekend for another group on his second identical post but didn't get...
I have a Meade LX200 GPS 10 inch. What is involved in just installing SMT? Where do I get the software and I assume I need a laptop. What type of cable will I...
... Meade's CD, and a serial cable for connecting to a PC ... directly from Meade, call their customer service number. You will need the Serial Number ...
I have a Meade 10" LX200 'classic' and I am unable to slew in any direction using the keypad. I go through my usual alignment procedure and when the scope asks...
Hi Ken If pressing speed and 9 does not cure the problem I would suspect a fault on the main board on one of the data lines. There is one particular bit that...
Hi Ken, I don't think anyone noticed you said a Classic not a GPS. (no speed 9) Can you change speeds, and does the proper LED light for the selected speed?...
Hi Ken and Mark Yes I knew it was a classic and the info was regarding the classic. I went to my test bed to check the speed buttons and realised they dont...
That depends on the condition of the scope. SMT is the same idea as T-point, and can compensate for for a wide range of pointing errors (polar alignment...
Most of the errors that SMT corrects for are due to the mechanics of the mount and scope, not the initial star alignment, so, hypotheically, the software could...
Hi Ken Here is a simple test procedure to find out where the problem may lie. 1. Turn on the scope and wait for the preliminaries to finish and TELESCOPE comes...
I have no ability to change speeds at all. The LED lights do come on when I change the speed selection but mashing the button doesn't work the motors, I put my...
... How about now? I have done multiple portable setups both with, and without SMT Training for that session. My scope is fairly "good" to begin with (4...
Just a quick reminder of the beautiful (but short!) total lunar eclipse scheduled on Saturday night/Sunday morning this week Nov. 8-9; full details and north...
I also own a 10" Starfinder EQ Ac model. Mine never tracked very well even since it was new. It had deteriorated to the point of unuseablility. I contacted...
I just purchased the new Meade LPI Autostar Suite. Does anyone know if this equipment and software reqires a full reboot of the AutoStar II as if I was...
... <ldurst@e...> ... Hi group, first-time poster here. I might as well jump in with this. I received my LPI today. I bought an ETX-125EC UHTC last week (first...
I can tell you that OPT in Oceanside Calif. where I purchased my LPI has them stacked to the roof. There is no shortage of LPI kits. I have not installed it ....
... Many now have (no fair quoting an old message out-of-context!) I have ... Yes, and i have posted two representatives in the LPI folder in this group's...
I got lucky Steve. When I opened the LPI box I went Oh NOOOOOOOO. Meade: you couldn't make the box 1/8" bigger? Like I said lucky for me the CD was not broken...
