Dick, Thanks for the heads-up. I also found some info on this in one of the other manuals as well. I've had some indication it will not track at the correct...
Two groups have been created to discuss and address the issues of the soon to be released (Nov 2005) Orion StarShoot Color Imagers: Orion StarShoot Deep-Space...
I'm thinking of replacing the focuser that comes on the 4504 with a crawford style 2" focuser. I'm curious if anyone else has done this and what were the...
Hi Everyone, I've just got myself a second hand Meade 4504 off a friend. I've been interested astronomy on and off for a while now. The discovery of 2003 UB...
... Hi, The rough measurements are these, hole diameter ~2.5" outside diameter ~3.5" three mounting holes 120 degrees apart. I'm not sure what focuser you'll...
I recently "accidentally" bought a 4504 on Ebay (ridiculous low bid won the auction). I simply phoned Meade Customer Service, and they happily shipped me both...
I wasn't aware that this scope would accept 2" eyepieces. Right now all I need is the 1.25" adaptor, which will fit my eyepieces. Thanks a bunch everyone....
Sorry it took so long to reply... I actually have a 114EQ-DH which is just a 4504 without a computer or declination motor. It only star tracks. Jerry ... now....
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Hi... In the Files area, in the "Starfinder and Autostar" folder in the Patches folder... You'll find patch40b4.zip ... my patch kit for adding the 4504 (and...
Jerry, Yours' is a single RA model 4501EQ/DH. Although the RA motor looks very much like the DH4 motor "pair", but internally it's quite different and not...
i just received a meade 4504 telescope as a hand-me-down from a friend, but it doesn't have any eyepieces. can anyone tell me the proper size to purchase?...
Well, it depends on the packaging. It may have come with the .965 eyepieces (likely) or the 1.25" type (less likely). But what you want are 1.25" eyepieces,...
does anyone know if the meade #492 dual axis drive motoer system is compatible with the 4504? got a hand me down 4504 but it's missing the control paddle and...
i've heard thru the grapevine that a meade #492 dual axis motor drive system, which is made for the DS models, may be converted to work on the 4504 mount. if...
in the event that i can't convert a ds motor drive system, does anyone know where to find a dual axis motor drive unit for a 4504? meade doesn't make them...
Best bet would be Bill Vorce at Telescope Warehouse in Las Vegas. You can find the website at http://www.telescope-warehouse.com/ But don't figure everything...
Best bet would be Bill Vorce at Telescope Warehouse in Las Vegas. You can find the website at http://www.telescope-warehouse.com/ But don't figure everything...
Could anyone help. I recently bought (second hand) a Meade 4504 with the included DEC drive & RH drive. Unfortunately one of the tiny setting screws (grub...
Hi to all, I enjoyed reading your emails here. You may like to visit my astronmy page below. Discussion of telescopes, the 88 constellations, Messier,...
Hi Steve, I believe that the those set screws are M3. If you can't find an exact replacement, you could just use an ordinary M3 screw instead. Grant ... ...
Thanks very much Grant. Much Appreciated mate. Steve. ... Hi Steve, I believe that the those set screws are M3. If you can't find an exact replacement, you...
OK -- checked with Telescope Warehouse, and they don't have any DH motors anymore. Checked all the Astromart classifieds as well at Bill Vorce's suggestion,...
Tony, Yes I have a set, actually two sets but one set needing some electrical repair. Contact me off-line if you're still interested. Brad ... Bill ... ...
Any one have any issues with the spider vane going out of collimation almost everytime it is moved? If so, how did you resolve it? Thaanks in advance, DTC...
This may sound like a stupid question, but are we suppose to see a circle with the three spoke like lines in our view right on top of the image that we are...
Hi, The circle with three spokes is what you will see when the telescope is not yet in focus. Keep adjusting the focus to make the circle as small as possible....
I have two solutions that I use on my DS2114. The first one which I quit using when I got the second one works just fine and I only switched because I like the...
