http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/ Meade ETX Group Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:53:45 GMT Robert Read http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/message/12030 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/message/12030 Hi Jim, Thanks for tyhe info, I will try that tonight. I do tho have another question tho, I have a ETX 80-AT and I would like to know if I can enter the Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:37:04 GMT LangQuest http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/message/12029 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/message/12029 Hi Bob, Rod Mollise's suggestion is right on the money. You need to be able to identify a couple of bright stars. I am a recent newbie - and I found a great Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:48:42 GMT Mr ETX http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/message/12028 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/message/12028 There are some AutoStar alignment star charts on the Helpful Information: AutoStar Info page on my ETX Site. They should help you. ... Mike Weasner Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:52:42 GMT Rod Mollise http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/message/12027 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/message/12027 The key is learning the bright stars. Next time you go out with the scope, take a monthly star chart from one of the astronomy magazines with you and spend an Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:11:50 GMT Chris Harvey http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/message/12026 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/message/12026 Hi Bob and Bob, just to point out that when doing your alignment procedure you will be better off using less magnification; especially if you are having Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:48:53 GMT Bob Harris http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/message/12025 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/message/12025 The 9mm gives you 44 power and 88 power with the Barlow. More than enough for excellent moon viewing with the 80mm. Bob Harris ... From: Robert Read To: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:04:52 GMT Robert Read http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/message/12024 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/message/12024 Hi Bob, I have just calibrated the motor and Trained the Drive. I hope it works, I'll let you know tonight. O I did find out that I was on Daylightsaving time, Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:17:42 GMT Bob Harris http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/message/12023 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/message/12023 Have you done the "Calibrate Motors" and "Train Drive" procedures. If not, do them and your problem will probably go away. Bob Harris ... From: "rdread514" Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:12:45 GMT rdread514 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/message/12022 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/message/12022 Hi All. I have a question. I own a ETX 80-AT Telescope. When I go to the start up menu, and I try to align to the alinment star, I can not seem to get to that Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:35:06 GMT pinyachta http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/message/12021 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/message/12021 My dealer gave up on Meade support a few years ago and started to give me stuff to repair. It is rare to find real problems with the latest Meade electronics. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:16:36 GMT stevethornton54 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/message/12020 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/message/12020 I just posted an article in Astromart about how I customized my ETX-125 to get better performance. I used tips from posts on this site and Mike Weasner's Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:05:22 GMT James Morrison http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/message/12019 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/message/12019 I am sure that there is some dumping taking place. However, I also feel that there is a large markup at the manufacturing end (Probably on the order of 100%). Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:31:30 GMT pinyachta http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/message/12018 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/message/12018 Yes, it is. With Meade in weak financial condition Synta has been moving agressively to increase Celestron's market share. Note the Stellarview ad in S&T Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:59:06 GMT iluvtwm http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/message/12017 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/message/12017 Actually, there is a prepaid MasterCard offer that brings the price of the Nexstar to $699 with free shipping. Quite a deal: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:10:32 GMT pinyachta http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/message/12016 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETXASTRO/message/12016 I see Meade is advertising a 6" SCT version of the LS without all the bells and whistles for under $1K. IMO this could be a winner, but is going up against the