Noramlly, I'd go the other way. Mount the Mak and use it as the guide scope with Meade's LPI & Autostar Suite. You'd also have to replace the aluminum tripod...
I seem to have a few of these. Send me your high speed email address direct and I'll just compress and send up the files (about 27Megs). I can also make an ISO...
Hello everyone, I have been reading the posts here and am very interested in the eq aspects of this particular telescope. I currently own a ds-2130at scope and...
How much is too much Lanny? I see a 4500 going for 125 BIN. The 4500 doesn't come with motors or controller but you'd want to upgrade to a better computer...
In a message dated 4/6/06 4:23:52 PM Central Daylight Time, lonewolf01844@... writes: It was mentioned in the repair listings that you can get a free...
... currently ... where I ... them ... in ... far. ... The 395 or whatever Meade called the GEM they put under the 4504 is really undersized. Something like an...
Fellow Astronomers and Space enthusiasts, I recently had the grand opportunity to document the arrival of the Gemini XII space capsule at the Adler Planetarium...
Hello group, Lanny here again. I am in the process of converting a small Meade GEM to a goto mount. I have all the pieces together now. I will be putting the...
Well, if you are using a Meade Model 395 head, you just need to download Dick's patch (in the Files section) to add the 4504 mount to it. Meade used Model 395...
Yeah, I agree. The problem with most OTA's sold today is that they are put on undersized mounts to save money. The rule of thumb is that you can never have too...
Thanks guys for all the commemts good to hear from all of you. Robert, I made my own adapter for my etx90 out of some angled steal and then painted it black....
Lanny, that problem (35 degree error) is caused by the fact that they don't use enough hot glue on the IR emitters and/or sensors. The motor vibrations start...
-Well then, got more work to do. I'll take it apart again, get out the hot glue and correct the sensor problem. Thanks one more time. Meanwhile, tonight I'll...
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They've got thirteen available at Meade's 'factory outlet': ($149 includes shipping) ...
When I took my scope out a few nights ago and plugged in the Starfinder, didn't beep like normal, Starfinder came on for a few seconds then went dead. We...
You can get a whole DH4 EQ scope right now at the Meade outlet for only $149 Jerry in Arizona ... __________________________________________________ Do You...
I just called them specifically requesting 4504 replacement motors and they said they no longer carry replacement parts for the meade 4504, I wonder if I...
... when ... nothing. ... know ... Dan, Before spending any money check all your cabling, jacks and plugs for breaks and bent connectors. If you don't have a...
Based on Dan's post, I called Meade on Tuesday and ordered a pair. The tech seemed a little confused, but he called them "motors for the 4504 telescope." I...
They don't even acknowledge having the mirror mount screws for the 4504, yet is was sold through 2000 at least. Dennis [Non-text portions of this message have...
I'm new to telescopes. We'd like to get one for basic amateur stargazing and getting the kids interested. We're looking at buying a 2nd hand 4504. The seller...
... Usually... there are two principle 'mirror adjustments' which one does for a Newtonian scope like the 4504. One is "collimation", and involves tweaeking...
There are six screws on the bottom of the 4504. Three go through the bottom, the support springs and into the mirror mount. There are three other threaded...
... A 3" Gilbert reflector was the first scope I had! I can still remember image of the moons of Jupiter all strung out throught it. Wish I had those darks...
As I posted last week, I followed up on Dan's post and called Meade to see if I could get a couple of DH motors. They arrived yesterday. Brand new, never been...
Hello Mr. Whitlow I have just joined the group to see if I can figure out how to convert a 4500 to a 4504. I was given the 4500 conplete with everything,...
Hey Travis Pleeeeeease make up some rings to support those fragile motor mount brackets/screws!! And tell the tale. Those things are way too frail. Aluminum,...
