I am trying to assemble a library of all Instruction Manuals for the Meade 4.5" Reflector Telescopes that this Group deals with. So far, I have the 4504 and a...
Hi Everybody my scope (4504) will not come in to focus at prime focus or will not focus with the meade variable camera adapter that i got. Now ive heard you...
Robert, Are you using the "Calibrate Motors" function? MUF's are generally caused buy gear train problems or power supply problems. Calibrate motors is where...
You are quite welcome Arun. There is another thread going on right now about contacting Meade for the free adapter, which I couldn't really help you with...
I was putzen around on the meade website and found a page that describes what you can see from your telescope. I was pretty impressed as to what you can see...
Hi All Well I'm the new kid on the block and have very little knowledge on how to use my new telescope.I love astronomy and my wife gave me a telescope for...
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Jim, I will scan and email the EQ1-B version. Cheers Mark ... From: James R. Griggs To: Meade4504Telescopes@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, September 01, 2003...
... it ... Kinda looks like the pictures on the box. My fifty year old eyes must be failing quickly, i don't see the same images, even with my 8" DOB. !!! DL...
Jarris, thanks for the tips and information. I'll try calling Meade first thing in the morning. the mayor <themayor@...> wrote:Hi Bob... welcome to our...
Hi: Have been reading about what I needed to get better pictures with my Meade 114EQ. I got the 2" eypiece holder with 1.25" adapter from Siebert Optics,...
Jim, I still have my manual for the 4.5" Polaris. I shall send it to you via some format when I have a bit of time. It is very nice of you to create the...
Joe, Thanks for your message. After the one night I spent with you in front of the Adler Planetarium, all I can say is: "You're a stronger man than I am!" to ...
Hello all! Looks like a great group. I joined a few days ago, just after purchasing my first telescope, a 4504. I was lucky enough to point it at Mars last Wed...
Hi Al. Your 12.5 mm eyepiece, regardless of whether it has a 1.25" or 0.965, 0r 2"(!) diameter, still has a focal length of 12.5 mm. That is what changes the...
Al, To determine the magnafaction of an eyepiece you devide the focal length of the telescope by the diameter of the eyepiece. Thus the smaller the eyepiece...
No! No! No! Magnification is focal length of objective divided by focal length of eye piece NOT diameter pf eye piece. peter... ... From: KBasketmaker1@......
Thanks for all the replies. So then how does the Barlow factor into the calculation: telescope focal length/eyepiece focal length = magnification would it be ...
Apogee has a 1.25" 7.4mm to 22mm Zoom Eyepiece. Here's their listing: 1.25" 7.4mm to 22mm Zoom Eyepiece Comes with: Multi-Coated Lenses, Eyepiece Barrel,...
Al, Glass lenses, even those made out of the finest glass, do not allow 100% of the light that strikes the first surface to pass through it. Some of the light...
Al, "Generally Speaking!", it is widely believed within the amateur astronomy community, that you never get the performance out of a zoom eyepiece that would...
... The -usual- way to say/do it is to take the Barlow's "3x" and just multiply the normal magnification by it: 910/25= 36.4, 3x 36.4=109.2 which is...
Hi, I am a new member and have a DS-114 telescope that I bought at Sams Club some time back. It was damaged(the counter balance casting was broke at the screw...
Hubert, The 497 controller would permit you to download additional target data, and to control your telescope via PC connection more easily. But if I were you,...
Hi all, Ok,I got the ep adapter and new superiour ep's and taped the slop out of my focuser.What next?(this is kinda fun,like supin up a car). Dave....
Hubert, If you're looking for a replacement counterbalance bracket, there's one for sale on eBay. Check out eBay Item No. 2949190620. Jim ... casting...
I'm looking for an astronomy club in (or near) McHenry County Illinois. Any members of this group belong to, or know of, any clubs in this area? I found the...
