It is now past my birthday and summer vacation up north is coming. What 3 Eyepieces should I get for my Meade DS-2130? I am willing to spend $150-$200 for them...
The Meade serial to USB adapter should work okay. You have a 495 or 497 Autostar? Are you looking for computerized telescope control or for firmware updates...
Hi All, When I purchased my DS 90 it came with a H25 mm, H2.5 mm, and SR 4mm not sure what the H and SR Mean and a Barlow 2x. Could someone please recommend a...
This is a message quoted from another group I belong to DIGITAL_ASTRO. Here's a message from an owner of a smaller scope than yours. It includes a link to an...
Hi Jeffrey and Dave, As a member of the moderator team on Digital Astro, I'll let it slide <G> Plus, Barry is a stand-up guy and I doubt if he would mind.. ...
Hi Tom, Thanks for the detailed information Tom, its printed off and going in my folder, I setup with the barlow and the 25mm and the best im getting is best...
Hi again Dave... Replies interspersed... ... No! No! No! That'll prove my existence! LOL! You'll soon be replacing my response with much more valuable...
I just rejoined. I was in the group a couple years ago. Well last night I dragged my DS- ?? (Can't remember the model number but it is the 5.5" Newtonian...
What you are suffering from is called Rubber Banding. It is typically caused by poor or nonexistent motor training numbers. The usual solution is: 1. [RESET]...
The 506 cable has a circuit board in the middle and cannot be duplicated. "My advice is free and worth every penny!" -Christopher Erickson Network Design...
Hello, I am contemplating the purchase of a DS-80 and was wondering about your overall thoughts on this scope. I have never owned or used a telescope before...
Hi Tom I think it was me with my DS-80 questions that James "busted" in on. (It was a nice bust, though :) In any case, only YOU can really determine if the...
I believe the DS-80 is a good little scope. However it would be hard to say if it would be the most satisfying scope for you without knowing a little more...
Thanks Christopher. I don't think I would want to spend more than about $250 to get started. I understand that the DS-90 is in that price range. Any ...
I really hate to say it but I think you might be happier with a nice 6" or 8" Dobsonian scope than you would with a DS-80 or DS-90. A lot more foolproof and...
My first scope 4 or 5 years ago was the Meade DS 114 EC. Since I was a novice then, I thought buying it at one of the "science stores" would help insure that...
What kind of focusers did you get? You will likely have to drill some new screw holes and some other minor modifications when changing focusers. I don't know...
Meade has a .965 to 1 1/4 adaptor available for the DS series. Might be some vignetting but it will be easier than fabricating a new focuser. Also, Meade made...
You can get into reflector dob's for the $250 price. Also look around for a society. Members usually have used equipment for sale. Michael D. Stephan Executive...
I have a DS114 and got the FREE adapter from Meade. When you get the adapter you unscrew the .965 plastic eyepiece holder. You can then place the 1.25" in...
The second part refers to the free adaptor which is free if you get the right customer service person.. The second part is an assesory, a hybrid converter,...
For those of us who have DS refractors, (the 114 is a reflector) that use the .965 EPs, when you ask for the adapter ask also for a1.25 star diagonal or the...
Jeffery: Who did you call to get the .965 to 1 1/4 adapter, the Meade customer service? That seems the way to go instead of adapting a new focuser. The...
Yes, I called Meade customer service and they happily shipped it out to me. I don't remember having to pay shipping, but I couldn't swear I didn't either. Now...
Concerning DX focusing problems: Has anyone tried the Meade electric focuser? I have a 5.5" DS reflector with AutoStar and 1.5" focuser and on higher power...
I have several DS motofocus units. They help, but replacing the focuser altogether helps more. The plastic focusers are just too sloppy to be pleasant to use ...
I've got one. It makes the plastic focuser possible to use, but still not nice to use. Keep in mind this thing is VERY noisy. It attracts attention at start...
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