Has anyone here verified that the current AutoStar Suite, Envisage Software and USB->srial drivers are compatible with Microsofts new Windows 7? What are the...
There has been a comment on another group that cellphones can cause random slewing on certain go-to scopes. I have a DS-2090 made in 2008, the roller bearing...
i would like to know if any one has converted one of these into a computer go to mount the scope itself is about 30 lbs i just don't want to spend $1400 for a...
Took a thankless job for $1 a year. THAT shows commitment! http://ocbiz.freedomblogging.com/2009/02/06/ceo-of-irvine-telescope-company-quits/9056/ I give him...
I need some help with Scope Collimation for my meade 114-eq ast. I tried collimating it last night and although everything lined up it still slews images if...
Hello, Just found and joined your group. I recently purchased a DS 2130 long tube on craig's list and had to do a little work, it had a busted tripod, filthy...
Just for your reading entertainment http://tinyurl.com/8k536u "My advice is always free and worth every penny!" -Christopher Erickson Network Design Engineer ...
Grouply is a disease that disguises itself as a service to Yahoo group members. Grouply asks you to give them your Yahoo ID and password under the guise that...
which would you guys recommend to purchase, they are both about the same price at costco and sams club. Which give you the better image quality and so on. Any...
Hi - I'm new to group and like to learn more. I use DS2114 refl [converted to an astrograph] at http://www.astroman.fsnet.co.uk/lscmg.htm and DS2090 refr at ...
An important message about the data-plumber.com (24.237.160.4) file archives. Some big changes are coming to the www.data-plumber.com file archives, which have...
Looking for an electric focuser for my latest Craigslist purchase.... Apparently the 1240 is no longer produced by Meade.... I can't find a retailer with it...
I have electronics and microcontroller experience, and was interested in developing my own controller for a pair of DS motors that I have for tracking/goto...
Is there a relatively simple way to determine if a mirror is spherical or parabolic? I have a 4.5" mirror and cell that appears to have come from some kind of...
Hello All, I just wanted to say Happy New Year to everyone in the group. I also wanted to take some time to say "Thank you!" to those of you who have helped me...
I am having trouble getting my autostar 497 to communicate with my laptop using a USB to serial adapter and a homemade 505 cable. I can set it up to work via...
Hello, I just received a DS2114ATS a few of weeks ago as an early Christmas present. I finally got to use it for a bit last weekend, and, had a few issues, a...
Hi all What softeware is everyone using for DS-2000 mounts. Cant find anything that works eccept the Meade astronomy software that comes with. Any ideas. Tim....
I recently picked up a used ds-2076. The alt drive doesn't engage and I want to open up the mount to see what's up. What do I have to do to open up the case...
For those of you who have not already discovered Al Degutis's on-line AstroPhoto Insight Magazine, I think you should take a moment to check it out. ...
Hi to All, I have a Meade DS-2080-AT-LNT and I was wondering if this group would be a good place to get some information about some issues I've been having? ...
Hi, does anyone know where i can get a DS motor from other than off meade. As i'm in the UK they won't sell one to me, or does anyone have a non working DS...
Hi All, I am new to this group, and i bought a DS 2130AT for our daughter for Christmas about 4 or 5 years ago. I am tryin to re-wire it to a 12 volt lawnmower...
I love it when I find a product that really works as it should. I recently purchased a new astro chair and was so impressed with it that I just had to write a...
has anyone a diagram for the cable used to connect the 494 to a pc? Also i would like to ask what the latest software for the 494 is and were i can get it. ...
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