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11453
Do you WANT a larger aperture? Or do you WANT the better portability of the ETX-90? As to the PE vs non-PE model, if you can level your telescope and if you...
Mike Weasner
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Oct 14, 2008
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11454
... It got to be as portable as posiable and very simple to set up ... portability ... if ... critical ... up...
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Oct 14, 2008
10:20 am
11455
You've likely answered your question then. I took my ETX-90 to Australia (from the United States) in 1999. It was carry-on. (tripod was in checked baggage)...
Mike Weasner
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Oct 14, 2008
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11456
if you want a low cost computerized portable telescope you cant beat an etx 90. i have the alluminum legged 883 tripod so carrying it...
arthurok
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Oct 14, 2008
1:35 pm
11457
Jut a bit of basic math gives the answer! Put simply how much you will see depends how much light the scope can gather which (more or less) depends on the area...
David Talbot
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Oct 14, 2008
2:45 pm
11458
Just indroducing myself here... Bought an ETX60 in the box at a yard sale for $15!!! Always wanted a decent scope but didn't have the $$$... Came with the 9mm...
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Oct 14, 2008
11:49 pm
11459
The ETX-60 will make a good wide field instrument. However, you will need to watch how much camera weight you attach. There are some astrophotography...
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Oct 15, 2008
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11460
Hi all, I a round about way I have now have a external power supply I'd like to use with my ETX 125. I say round about way because my modem/router for DSL...
Ivan Angell
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Oct 15, 2008
7:16 pm
11461
You may experience some problems. The ETX-125 prefers something upwards to 1500mA. The problems would appear during high speed slewing, like GOTOs. ... Mike...
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Oct 15, 2008
8:38 pm
11462
Actually, i've usually found more problems with inadequate power showing up during "simple" sidereal tracking. You may also see the Autostar's display dimming...
autostaretx
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Oct 16, 2008
2:55 am
11463
measure it unloaded with a voltmeter if its a regulated supply 15 volts will do no harn but if its unregulated under a low load it could hit...
arthurok
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Oct 16, 2008
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11464
Since it's near death experience Meade has been culling it's product line and heavily discounting old inventory. The AS 497 is now only available with the...
George Cushing
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Oct 16, 2008
3:25 pm
11465
Well, murphy's law strikes again! Just got my new ETX90 delivered so was expecting cloud for the next week at least, but no it is a beautiful clear evening...
David Talbot
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Oct 16, 2008
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11466
Got my nice new tripod today but Murphy's Law continues to bite! Fire up the ETX and it starts to try and find a level, winds the scope all the way round from...
David Talbot
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Oct 17, 2008
10:52 pm
11467
Try an "Easy Align" instead of "Automatic" (start with the power panel on the west side of the base, and the scope pointed due north and level) It sounds like...
autostaretx
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Oct 18, 2008
4:19 am
11468
Thanks for that, might come in handy later! as the dealers have said they'll send FedEx out to swap it for a replacement on Monday I've packed it away now and...
David Talbot
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Oct 18, 2008
5:24 pm
11469
Hi, I just joined and this is my first post, I hope I'm doing it right. Last year I bought an ETX-60 third or fourth hand. Nobody was able to see anything...
P.Jefferson Chaulk
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Oct 28, 2008
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11470
Put the mirror in nearly horizontal position. You can flip that mirror (Gently!) forward. Then open the back port. You will need an adapter to use that one,...
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Oct 28, 2008
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11471
Hi, I just joined and this is my first post, I hope I'm doing it right. Last year I bought an ETX-60 third or fourth hand. Nobody was able to see anything...
P.Jefferson Chaulk
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Oct 28, 2008
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11472
Jeff, It sounds like the first surface mirror coating is peeling off of the glass carrier. This could be due to improper cleaning or storage under high heat...
Paul Peterson
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Oct 29, 2008
12:06 pm
11473
Another Ferengi victim. I dunno, Meade will want more then the scope is worth to repair it. As it's out of production they may even decline. You may be best...
George Cushing
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Oct 30, 2008
12:03 pm
11474
Can't you buy a diagonal from Meade for the rear port... Flip the mirror out of the way and forget about it... Philip...
PLathroum
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Oct 31, 2008
1:27 am
11475
Another source of Meade parts is Bill Vorce's "telescope warehouse" He buys Meade's leftovers and floor sweepings, and frequently has truly bizarre (And...
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Oct 31, 2008
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11476
ive purchased several items from vorce and am quite satisfied ... From: autostaretx To: ETXASTRO@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 11:39...
arthurok
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Oct 31, 2008
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11477
Hi all, a bit over a month ago, My ETX80 developed a glitch in the azimuth axis. I contacted Meade, and, was instructed to return it for a warranty...
David
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Nov 11, 2008
11:12 pm
11478
The ETX-80 is still shown on Meade's site: http://www.meade.com/etx/etx80.html It is in the "Product Guide" section. As to the shipping delays, Meade is going...
Mike Weasner
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Nov 12, 2008
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11479
Meade's repair facility is now in Tijuana, along with their main American continent factory. The typical turn-around time for repairs seems to be about 8...
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Nov 12, 2008
1:37 am
11480
In case anyone is interested, I have a brand new never used (will flash to latest version if you desire) AutoStar 497 with coiled cord: $134.95. Also, brand...
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Nov 14, 2008
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11481
Sometime ago I bought a nice #884 Meade deluxe tripod to replace the #883 tripod I was using (I was unsatisfied with the flimsy aluminum legs). Shortly after...
Norman Lloyd
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Nov 15, 2008
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11482
Just announced: http://www.optcorp.com/product.aspx?pid=12322 Mike Weasner 8" LX200-ACF ETX-125AT ETX-105PE ETX-90RA ETX-70AT PST Email:...
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