http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/ Meade DS Telescopes Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:57:26 GMT Michael Roberts http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/message/4571 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/message/4571 Michael Roberts wants to add you as a friend on Plaxo. To accept this connection request, go to: Sat, 05 Jan 2008 01:27:54 GMT autostaretx http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/message/4570 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/message/4570 ... You might ask in the 4504 group (since the mount is the same): http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade4504Telescopes/ have fun --dick Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:15:20 GMT sandybeachca http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/message/4569 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/message/4569 I received a 4501 with an equatorial mount. I want to separate the mount from the tripod. There seems to be a bolt that holds the two together. When I try to Wed, 22 Aug 2007 04:25:03 GMT Charles Taylor http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/message/4566 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/message/4566 Just in case any body is looking for a starter scope. It's hard to beat the deal at Costco. Comes with Autostar and 5 eye pieces. Wed, 30 May 2007 13:51:49 GMT Jerry http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/message/4565 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/message/4565 Ken, That barlow/corrector can affect your efforts greatly. First off the two scopes I have had from Meade with those in the focuser had problems. The first Wed, 30 May 2007 05:31:43 GMT Ron Bumgarner http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/message/4564 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/message/4564 ... have a DS-2130 ATS. 5" ... having the most horrible ... I'm curious how well laser ... also have an internal barlow ... that impact my efforts? ... Hi Wed, 30 May 2007 02:26:00 GMT Ken Caston http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/message/4563 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/message/4563 Hello all, Quick question, with an aparently complicated answer(for me). I have a DS-2130 ATS. 5" F7.7 (1000mm) for those of you that don't do math. Anyhow, Sat, 26 May 2007 12:34:07 GMT Jerry http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/message/4562 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/message/4562 Scott, You bet! It looks like someone else answered for me too. We all could use any help keeping these scopes working right. I love mine but also realize it's Thu, 24 May 2007 15:07:40 GMT John http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/message/4561 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/message/4561 Yes, if it's not too much trouble, I think many DS users can benefit. ... From: Meade-DS-Telescopes@yahoogroups.com Thu, 24 May 2007 14:43:45 GMT tvscottw http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/message/4560 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/message/4560 Jerry, Been sck, so I will get the pictures to you when I can. Let me know if you still need them. Scott Wed, 23 May 2007 21:10:39 GMT Daniel Holmes http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/message/4559 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/message/4559 If you do it, just make sure you pull the drawtube all the way out--Super Glue can fog optics. Dan ... -- Daniel Holmes, danielh@... "Laugh while Wed, 23 May 2007 17:25:26 GMT Tony Miller http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/message/4558 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/message/4558 Dan, Now THAT's an idea worth pursuing! I have a hobby shop about three blocks from my house -- no gas needed to get there. SuperGlue I've got. Still Wed, 23 May 2007 16:10:05 GMT Daniel Holmes http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/message/4557 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/message/4557 The same thing happend to me, my DS80 fell over in a freak windstorm. Anyway, I pulled the drawtube out, and looked at where the teeth were missing. I then Wed, 23 May 2007 16:00:57 GMT Tony Miller http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/message/4556 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/message/4556 Jerry, I did look at replacement focusers, and, well, my budget isn't up for a $100+ focuser -- need it all for gas to get to dark sky sites (durn Jeep at Wed, 23 May 2007 13:18:34 GMT Jerry http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/message/4555 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade-DS-Telescopes/message/4555 Tony, Sounds to me like a blessing in disguise. Why not just replace that cheap plastic geared focuser with a nice crayford while you are at it. There are nice