George, dew or dirty optics was what I originally thought before taking the thing apart but those have long been ruled out. There are also some fine scratches...
Hello all, I have a LX10 and 1209 zero-image shift focuser I'm try to get to work with the 909 auxillary port module and a 495 that I converted to a 497. I...
I have a question about my SN-8's corrector plate. There is a plastic cap that covers the three collimation screws for the secondary mirror that came off...
Steve, Were it me and it was apparent that the damage was done during shipping, I would not touch it but instead would contact Meade (or whomever you brought...
... It won't do it those motors. The Autostar will only acknowledge the presence of a 909 APM -if- the motor control cards it sees are from an LX90 or any of...
... Dick, Thanks for the info... What if I bring my 497 and plug it into someone else's LX90 or LXD55/75 mount and power it up. Once the motor is trained then...
... I believe the answer is "No". The Autostar doesn't believe just the "Telescope Model" setting, it actively -asks- the motors what they are on every...
... shipping, I would not touch it but instead would contact Meade (or whomever you brought it from) and set up to have it replaced. I suspect that if these...
I am looking for keen and committed amateur astronomers to take part in an exciting new astronomical project. You do not need to own your own telescope to get...
Hi All There has been a lot of discussion on other boards about this so called research and there is a general concensus of opinion that it is just a veilled...
Dear all, I'm a french astronomer and I'll come to your country at the end of March. I'll purchase a meade LX200GPS 14" and several accessories. During my trip...
Hi! I just purchased an ETX 125, and am now looking to get some eyepieces to go along with it! I'd like to spend between $200 and $300 (for now), and I...
Martin, You've been busted for this deal on two groups so far that I know of. Nobody appreciates your method of drumming up business under the guise of heading...
I'd like to keep my LX200 looking sharp. What's the best thing to use on the tube? Car wax, or something like that? I'd call Meade but I always get put on...
... Hi: What I've used over the years to keep my scopes looking shiny and clean is good, old Pledge furniture polish. -- Peace, Rod Mollise Author of:_Choosing...
I use automotive wax, Turtle Wax to be exact. I think car wax would be better than any other possibilities (furniture wax, glass wax, etc.) because it...
Dale, You win! I just got through to Meade customer service (in only about 30 seconds!), and they said Turtle Wax. (I think they were relieved to get a simple...
I think Doc Clay has warned that many car waxes are too harsh. IIRC, there was an exception, which may have been Turtle Wax, but I don't really remember the...
... Hi: That was my thought too...even Turtle Wax was, I thought, a little strong. I've used spray-Pledge on my 8 LX10s for 8 years and they all look as good...
I posted this same question a while back. On Dr.Clays site, it had been mentioned not to use car wax. I wanted to know why. In my post I asked if I could use...
The only question I have (well, two): How many times must one polish with turtle wax before causing damage. I've known people to wax their cars weekly for...
http://www.geckooptical.com/anttlers_optics/telescopes.html Scott here will work with you an a nice pick and choose complete set for a very reasonable price. ...
Hi i work in a car plant and find that the best thing is the mequiars finishing glaze as it does not leave any of the dust, and if used with a mequiars ...
I have only waxed my OTA once. That was when I had first purchased it 1 year ago. Car paint has a clear coat finish. I am unsure if that really matters.I would...
Try a little Pledge sprayed onto a soft cloth AFTER wiping the tube down with windex. The Pledge will NOT leave a dusty mess and will make the OTA slick...
This has become quite the hot topic! Tell me again why you want to wax your telescope???? Sounds like a hassle to me that could lead to several problems, and...
