Can the finder eyepiece end be removed from tube? I smoked the cross hairs when I left off the cover while observing the sun.The eyepiece needs to be cleaned...
... scope ... was ... using it the next day or night.I usually park it. then I cap the finder and guidescope and lx90 tube. I have shade in the moring and some...
An Orion Right Angle correct-image 9x50 finder is only $79.95 It comes with a bracket, but it also can be fitted to the Meade finder bracket. Joe ... From:...
Hello All You Meade Scope Fans. I purchased my Meade about three weeks ago around October 11,2008. When it arrived i read all the info about how to set the...
All, What events cause the PEC file to disappear? I understand that, to make it persist, you have to park the scope. If you have done this once, does the file...
I have the classic LX90 8", with no LNT, no GPS. My handheld GPS gives me my location with great precision -- supposedly within 10 or 20 feet. However, when...
You do not need better precision for the locations; getting within a half mile is plenty accurate enough. Enter the degrees, minutes and round off as best you...
Hi, Pieter, There is absolutely no need for that sort of precision with the Autostar. The alignment process takes care of any small (and indeed not so small)...
Hi Pieter, No there is not. But, really, don't worry - you just do NOT need that level of precision. I spent MONTHS worrying about levelling my tripod to a ...
Gday Pieter ... In an absolute sense, doing a factory reset Once trained, the PEC "DATA" stays in EEProm, how useful it is depends on other factors ... As...
Hi Pieter, Assuming that you use SmartDrive to create a PEC data set - then that dataset remains valid so long as you PARK the scope EVERY TIME you intend...
... Sorry Pieter, I meant to comment on this in my last post. If you PARK the scope, and do not move the tripod - you can do whatever you want with the actual...
Gday Niall ... Re ... Doing ANY of the "align" functions resets a lot of internal datums I am 98.32% sure this will nullify the PEC datum as well, so dont...
Well, you said you got it in october 11,2008 ? I never knew time travel was possible till now. Where do i sign up for a time machine? Anyways, i think you...
I have heard in the past that people have had problems using batteries in their meade scopes in sub freezing temperatures. I myself have never had this problem...
Hey Niall, I have been looking everywhere and i cannot find this printout that helps with training the drives. Nor can i find your guide on training drives. ...
Training drives is not difficult and should not be made into a stressful event; very, very simple in fact. Just focus on a distant object with a high power...
I've been using generic 17 AH "JumpStart" units from Auto parts stores for my LX200gps. At $40 , they're far cheaper than the Celestron, have the same...
The Celestron Power Tank is the TOP power source that I DO NOT recommend ever using; I have seen way too many PCB's put out of commission via spikes from these...
Well, i'm purchasing a scope but already have a power source I plan to use a Black and Decker Power Mate. Good fo the car jump starting, lights, air pump. I...
HAHAHA,yes I did mean August 11th, TIME MACHINES WOULD BE FUN THOUGH.My GPS works great and so I use it,its on there might as well. I use a orion power supply...
I just wanted to say that I have had clear skies for a few days now and have been parking my scope each morning around 6am and starting it back up around ...
Bill, Check out the Meade_DSI Yahoo group and you might also look at http://www.AutoStarSuite.net <http://www.autostarsuite.net/> for good information. If...
Has anyone tried connecting a DSI with USB2 active extension cables and if so with what success? Trying to set up my winter CCD sessions and am having trouble...
Many thanks, Andrew. I have heard the term "goto a known star and "synch"" before, but don't understand the process. My copy of the manual is vague on the ...
David, That is how mine is setup, active usb extension to a 7 port USB powered hub. Make sure your extension is a true usb 2.0 active cable, you will most...
No, cheap batteries will not do anything to the electronics... I prefer the Deep Cycle, Marine type battery. But I run a lot of stuff, scope, dew heater and...
... GoTo a star. After the beep (assuming it's not centered) press [enter] 3 seconds. Release. It will prompt you to center the star. Do so (you can change...
