Hi.. Meade just posted LX200gps firmware version 3.0d on their support site. http://www.meade.com/support/auto.html Quoth the ReadMe: Fixed PEC for Southern...
After playing around all day with a few scopes in both Alt Az and polar mode loaded with the new v3.0eD firmware, there are a couple of issues that users need...
Here is my setup: LX200 Classic 10" with modified toucam and 0.3 reducer, ST80 guidescope, (80mm F5) with Pictor 201XT. I was trying to image M57 and locked...
In a message dated 10/3/2004 5:30:02 PM Eastern Standard Time, n1vc@... writes: Here is my setup: LX200 Classic 10" with modified toucam and 0.3 reducer,...
... n1vc@y... ... (standalone ... really ... been to take a ... like 01, ... barlow, my ... It wasn't really guiding. The final image appeared to jump around...
Hi Doc Thanks for the warning. I normally upgrade as soon as the software is posted. I have downloaded it and read the update file and decided that the...
Stu, I have used my 201XT a few times for guiding but the focusing issue drives me nuts most of the time and either revert to my LPI or now my DSI (actually a...
Kendrick Dew prevention system? http://www.kendrick-ai.com/astro/dewremover.html "My advice is free and worth every penny!" -Christopher Erickson Network...
The answer is simple: the guider locked onto a hot pixel. Dark frames are not completely consistent from one to the next, so if a significant hot pixel...
John, This makes sense. Now that I think of it, when I moved the scope slightly when in fast focus mode, the location didn't change. That should have been a...
Buck Since I am a "wookie" in this astronomy thing, and I just got my scope not too long ago, maybe you could expound on this just a bit. Does this DewBuster...
Dear All I know this may be the wrong formum to ask about the starsweeper, but I know that some have checked out these devices with their SCT's. I purchased...
Anyone know of a way to reduce the backlash in the ETX-125AT? Mine's brand new, I love it but the backlash is really annoying. Thanks in advance. zerobat...
It shouldn't take you two hours, or even one, to polar align. There is an obvious weak point in Meade's basic polar alignment process, and an easy fix for it....
Kendrick's older "standard" controller does not have a thermostat or any other controls, other than a basic power control knob. The dewbuster has a thermostat...
The Dew buster will use any heaters that have the RCA type connectors.. Ron gives you and easy way to make your own for or you can do as I do use the ...
The DewBuster uses a thermocouple to control the heat . the system it`s self ramps the heat up slowly not just a full on full off system in no means. anyone...
I see in the latest S&T that the Meade-Celestron cross litigation has been settled. Looks like Meade got the better of the deal with Celestron paying Meade a...
http://deepskybinoviewer.com/standard_denk.html: 2" Star*Sweeper™ Package Upgrade Price: $199 Offered as an upgrade for the Standard SCT Package, the 2" ...
... I'm having the same problem. Where is the 1 and 1/4 inch sleeve, and what did it come with, the imager or the 'scope? I bought the imager as gift for my...
It's called a parfocal ring. Should have been in the box with the Autostar Suite. It's on page 14 of the LPI manual. If you did not get one I would call Meade....
Hello ng What is the field of view with the LPI? I have a toucam mounted directly in the eyepiece tube of my ETX125 and estimate the fov of view to be limited...
