I live in Wigan, England (UK) and would like to know how I can get the free eyepiece adaptor for the Meade 4504. I have consulted a Meade Telescope supplier in...
... the ... to ... Hi Steve, I live in Huddersfield UK. I bought the 4504 adaptor and some new 1.25" eyepieces on E-Bay from Scopes & Skies I think it cost...
Hi Steve. I got mine free when I bought some 1.25" eyepieces from Telescope house in London.. Even if you have to pay a little for it, it is a very worthwhile...
Thanks. Will try the England way first. Thanks for the info. Steve. PIASAN@... wrote: In a message dated 12/17/05 1:09:07 PM Central Standard Time, ...
I'm looking for a Barlow for Christmas. The eyepiece I'm using is the 1.25 inch 24mm-8mm zoom lense discussed in this group a few months ago. Should I be...
From less expensive to most ...... 1. Do not get the cheap $25 barlow 2. Orion Shorty PLUS (not the Shorty) or Celestron Ultima 2x (in the $60 range) 3....
I just received the 1.25 adapter from Meade for my 4505. Now I need to purchase eyepieces. What is the best recommendation for good quality that won't break...
Hi Rowland, I'm a bargain and ebay shopper myself, and as mentioned, ebay sometimes has some good deals if you are patient and know how to shop ebay. I have a ...
While looking for telescope, don't forget the lowly microscope eyepieces. Oddly enough, an old American Optical. 15X wide angle eyepiece is my most favorite of...
Oh boy, now you've got me thinking -- which can be dangerous. Has anyone out there adapted a binocular microscope eyepiece holder as a binoviewer for a...
Just wish to clarify the model. Shorty is an inexpensive 2-element short-tube barlow. Shorty Plus is a better, higher priced 3-element APO (still short tube) ...
Someone did but it was about 6 months ago. You might have to look at the past emails. Sincerely Yours, Rowland Brasch National Microscope Exchange, Inc. (425)...
[^^] Hey Guys and gals in Cyber Listland! [^^] My son is leaving for college and I will be selling his 4504 telescope. It is missing the counterweight... Do...
I have the oppurtunity to purchase a Meade 4504 from a friend. I am wondering if anyone is using the Autostar 497 with theirs and controling the scope with...
I was lucky enough to visit Kit Peak, AZ about two months ago. There are many telescopes up there. Here is a lttle history on the place. "Kitt Peak was...
... Dozens of people do so. You can control a 4504 by telling the Autostar it's an LXD55 (oh, maybe the 6" Newt), if it's offered as a model. THEN you have to...
Thanks Dick for the information. If I get the 4504 my next pruchase will be the 497 if not for its expanded library but computer control. Another question has...
so i installed cartridge bearings in my RA and DEC axis, i thought you guys would be interested. The axis dont ride on the bearings but the ends of the shafts...
... will be the 497 if not for its expanded library but computer control. ... 4504? I know the ETX scopes can do this. Scott. ... the space station is fast...
I don't like them either but there is nothing that can be done about it unless we start another group. When Jim Griggs, the list owner, passed away suddenly...
... It depends upon the particular pass. Some are easy (low latitudes), some you -will- lose (close to the pole for a GEM mount, or "meridian flip"). But...
... Maybe there can be... I have to ask: "What pop-ups?" since i'm not seeing them. A few weeks ago, Dell Computer ads began popping up in a way that covered...
... Whoops... wrong answer for the issue... (i link directly into http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade4504Telescopes/messages so i never -see- the "main page") ...