... If you have a 494 Autostar (no numeric keypad), you will require a Meade 506 cable/converter to connect a PC's serial COM port to the AUX socket on the...
Hi everyone, I am new to this group but I just ordered a new 12" LX200 GPS today and I can't wait. So, any help would be appreciated. I have a friend who is...
I am about to get a new 12" LX200 and i was wondering if anyone out there can give me a short rundown on any quirk's that the scope may have. Should I burn the...
Sure, there are several programs that can be used to autoguide with a webcam. Probably the best is "Guidedog". -John ... __________________________________ Do...
HI Gang: Can somebody fill Frank (Astrotec) in on the details of his old drive corrector? Please reply to him at his email addy if you can help. ... -- Peace, ...
Hi Frank and Rod, I think what you're describing is a model 47M dual-axis drive corrector/AC converter. I have a unit that matches that description exactly on...
Hi ALL The astro society's LX200 has ceared to work properly and I wonder if any of you knowlegeable folks out there can offer any advice. It is a 10"...
... No, there's no reason to "burn in" the motors (this isn't an internal combustion engine which benefits from "ring seating"). But there are lots of reasons...
Hello all, I'm quite a bit new to the LX200 scopes and I do not understand what the mirror lock knob's funcion is for...I would greatly appreciate any help...
Ben, The mirror lock does essentially what its name implies, it locks the mirror in the current position. This is particularly useful for imaging where SCT's...
It should also be noted that the mirror lock will not freeze the mirror in position. You can still move it in and out for focus though not as easily. However...
... I concur. It was my intention to mention that the course focus would move the mirror when it was locked. Some individuals were thrown off by this. Dave...
Is the focuser that is attached to the visual back a very fine focuser? Is it electric and can be usd from the hand paddle? I also have a Crayford focuser that...
Yes on both counts. The one negative thing to be said about the focuser is that it is not a "precision" focuser in that there is no feedback provided to a...
You only need the lock for imaging. When using the standard ("coarse") focuser, the mirror slides forward/back on the baffle tube. In order to slide, the fit...
Hi Richard Since I first obtained my classic 10" about 9 years ago I have experienced RA run-away three times. Each time it was repaired by replacement of the...
Hi everyone, does anyone of you know a command to read out the current slewing speed of the scope? If the current and next objects are far away, the scope is...
This particular problem is usually a result of a bad DEC motor driver board, but unfortunately it is difficult to match up a replacement for that board unless...
(note: Andrei duplicate-posted this in the LX200gps group. I am duplicating my answer (which i normally don't do for duplicated postings) since folks here...
Does anyone know where I can get either a #36 control paddle or a #38 Dec motor for the LX3? I've already tried Telescope Warehouse. Oh, yeah, I'm also...
In a message dated 3/3/05 2:07:34 PM Central Standard Time, aitchbar@... writes: Does anyone know where I can get either a #36 control paddle or a #38...
You can try Don Rothman (Teletrade). He has a huge assortment of old parts. -John ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired...
If the RA is slipping on a 10" LX200 GPS - and causing inaccurate GoTo's, is this easily fixable and would the Peterson Gear upgrade be a solution? Thanks in...
