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" ...
Wondering if anyone can help me with some control problems I'm having with a Meade telescope. I acquired a 'scope called a DS series 114EQ-DH on closeout some...
... After much messing around I think I've figured it out. The problem appears to have been in the 2.6Ec version of the Autostar firmware originally supplied...
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... Hi Mark, From your description sounds clearly like a Meade DS-114EC. I've uploaded some information on the DS 114 and the DS drives to a folder in the...
Has anyone else had problems getting into the Files section? I haven't changed any settings I know of, about I can't get into that section, as well as others....
... Thanks, George. I can't get into the files section, but found the same motor fix file on the web elsewhere. That clue also led me to the Meade_ds group. ...
Hi guys new to the group. I just bought my son a used 114 eq dh. (30.00) craigs list. Its in pretty bad shape. I have a few questions and hope someone can...
Hi James, Nice images of the moon. Even though you are using a Toucam you may want to join the Meade_DSI group. They have a ton of info for imaging in the...
... Just google "ASO cleaning optics" and do what they recommend. I've used these instructions on many mirrors with success. I substitute Poland Spring bottled...
George, Thanks for taking the time! Its really appreciated. I think that my son and I are going to do all this together and do one thing at a time. Mirror...
... I would recommend at least an amp (1000 ma), and 1500 is better. A set of D-cells also works. ... Ooookay... the 495 and 497 can both be made to work with...
I bought me a 4504 scope about two years ago and i am stuck in a loop, since them i have upgraded my scope with a new ds2000 tripod with goto capabilities, and...
I bought me a 4504 scope about two years ago and i am stuck in a loop, since them i have upgraded my scope with a new ds2000 tripod with goto capabilities, and...
... loop, since them i have upgraded my scope with a new ds2000 tripod with goto capabilities, and also purchased a 80mm refractor tube that will interchange,...
