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,...
Hi Scott The 4500 I was given has two bands around the tube and the mount is about three times heavier than the $8.00 Sears 4.5 inch telescope I found at a...
Bob-- First, I don't own any Meade reflectors. My interest in this group is driven mostly by my interest in DH motors, which can be used on a lot of different...
Bob-- Well, I went cruising through the McMaster-Carr catalog yesterday with the thought of using one of their collars. It turns out the collar with the ID...
Excellent, second time worked like a charm not sure if it was just because I got thru to the correct person this time or if it was because I ordered...
On poor nights it looks like a cloud. I used to think it WAS a persistant cloud at the beginning. On really dark nights it's a fat milky river across the sky....
... You will get much better information here than from the staff at Meade. The problem with the term "Starfinder" is that Meade has used it (must be a...
Very fine explaination ,George. I wish that I had that information 6 months ago. I had to learn it all by trial and error and the posts that I could get from...
... No problem, I was working on a Meade 60X700 refractor today. first thing I did was take it out the chop saw and cut it in half. I have a customer who wants...
I just love that kind of talK, just wish I had all those resourses. I do have a couple of 60mm refractors to cut and experiment with and access to lots of...
Fellow Astronomers, I enjoy the efforts of those who decide to construct their own optical equipment, I know I get deep satisfaction accomplishing such...
Hi - I'm not a regular here, but I found this group by doing the usual googling. I'll give a quick synopsis and then maybe someone can tell me if I should...
Hi to all, I just bought a new/old stock (very old - labelled with Meade's Cosa Mesa address) Meade 4500, so I thought I would introduce myself to this group. ...
Hi everyone, Can you get me back in astro-action again ? Short version: I'd really like to borrow a #506 cable to update a #494 handset. I live in Sussex U.K. ...
Hi Daniel, I just did a lot research lately when I bought my 4500 so I thought I might give you my 2 cents worth. You may want to ask Meade what size focuser...
... as I ... who ... basic ... a ... should ... show ... I ... It ... a ... locating ... clusters. It ... from ... Hi Dan and welcome. The 4.5 is a big step up...
... Cosa ... hiatus. ... finderscope ... often - ... Greg, by cover do you mean the dust cap? Or part of the finder itself? If you need a OEM finder or part of...
