I haven't received the mirror from chapman yet. The new tube is now mounted on my DS mount though. The foucuser is going to take some work as it has a lot of ...
Hi Jerry, Found another source of parabolic 4.5" f/8 mirrors down under: http://www.telescopes-astronomy.com.au/telescopes036.htm#main%20mirror $72 plus a...
DR, Thanks for the link. I just received the mirror from Chapmans. It came scarily wrapped in tissue and sandwiched between two pieces of scrap styrofoam but ...
... Any 12 or 15v dc adapter capable of delivering 1500 milliamps should be fine. The RadioShack 15V 1000mA AC Switching Adapter (their part number 273-1691...
Nicole, I use a solid plastic golf club tranportation case that I got at Kmart for about $35. You can line it with foam pretty cheaply but I just wrap the tube...
... <Snip> You can also try http://www.web-tronics.com/index.html Their flyers always have good looking power supplies at reasonable prices. You'll need one...
... Which, of course, reminds us to list: The power plug has a 5.5 mm outside diameter, 2.5 mm inside. (RadioShack also calls it "size N", as in Nancy) The...
... Even if there is a tiny printed schematic (many times there is, but they are the size of a pinhead!) even if there is, test for yourself anyway. Who knows...
Fellow Comet Lovers, Finally, I had the chance to observe Comet McNaught from downtown Chicago. A full narrative with pics can be found here at the Chicago ...
... but ... yourself ... at the transformer plant? Scott, all good points and also good for smiles))) I might add that if you are going to play with...
Hello all, Just delurking to say I finally managed to get around to setting up my 4504 (costco special!) with my Philips Toucam Pro2 webcam (prime focus, using...
Hello to all. I ´m new in this group. My name is Miguel Claro, i´m from Portugal ( Europe ), first of all i ask for a little of patience with my English. ...
... SNIP Welcome Miguel! Your English is a heck of a lot better than my Portugese. I am going to send your site information to an acquaintance of mine in Faro,...
Hello George, thanks, Feel free to send my contact to Paulo Pires in Algarve, i´m from Lisbon, i also be available to help it by email, if it is necessary. ...
Fellow Astronomers, The day's cloudy and snowy weather did not give any indication that this Chicago eclipse would be visible later in the evening, but with ...
I would just like to share my experience with the Group. I was trying to get the 1.25" eyepieces for my 4504 and George very kindly sent me the Larger holder...
I recently ordered a new focuser "77" from meade and before it arrives I was hoping to get some tips on the installation. The 77 looks to have four mounting...
Hi, my sister gave me her Meade 4504 telescope yesterday. She never used it,all the electric components are still sealed in their package. She game me...
... Try this URL http://meade.com/manuals/TelescopeManuals/Reflectors/4504.pdf it will let you download the manual so you can print it out. good luck...
http://meade.com/manuals/TelescopeManuals/Reflectors/4504.pdf try this url so you can download it. cheers martyn (teddyluff) [Non-text portions of this message...
Hi I have just joined the Group but I thought it may be worth saying that I use a power block from an old laptop computer many are 15v and high power....
I have been doing some research, and have concluded that with the two replica scopes I own, I will be making a pair of binocs out of these two scopes. This...
HI. This interests me so can you make sure I get mailed with progress as you go along. Good luck with the project Martyn [Non-text portions of this message...
Hey Packrat I would venture to guess we'd all want to see this! Cool idea! Post pix and the blow by blow, please. Who is going to pack it around for you...
Check out Telescope Warehouse. You can get 492 upgrade kits that come with the DS motors and the Autostar unit. Not sure how hard it is to adapt to the 4500 EQ...
Or... I bought a 4504 (4500 with DH motors and the "Starfinder" EQ-flavor Autostar 494 some time ago. Then I bought a couple sets of DH motors (not easy to...
... arrives ... Robert, I assume you are removing a focuser with an oval plastic base that is held in place with three screws (stovebolts?) and it has a 2" ...
