Top 20
Meade ETX-125AT (500 x 138mm) Telescope Questions & Answers
Hiya Steve here do you know of anyone who can
Yes, Dr. Clay supercharges ETX scopes--
http://www.arksky.org/supercharge.htm
You can also send them into Meade. Depends on how old it is and what is wrong if they will agree to repair it:
http://www.meade.com/support/index.html
There are some big scope dealers in Europe that also provide this servive if they SELL Meade scopes. Call them.
On autostar I can move
The Azimuth clutch is slipping-- have you tightened the knob in the center of the base-- push the handle to the left. There is a tiny set screw on the side of the knob -- you can loosen it and remove the knob and position it further to the RIGHT on the bolt.
I have been given a
I don't know what part of the world you are in, but here is a link to a Meade service center online that seems to be in California-
LINKIf you are not in California, there is a contact link on the page so you can ask how to find the closest service facility to you.
Optical alignment (centering).
Your ETX Maksutov scope cannot BE optically aligned. Only by Meade.
Do you mean aligning on two stars so the gotos work fine? We need more information and do not understand your question.
Here is meade's customer support web site:
http://www.meade.com/support/index.html
I'm located in the UK (Telford, Shropshire - 35
Follow the 2 star alignment procedure as outlined in the manual.If you don't have one, it can be downloaded from Meade.com. Also, contact the Royal Astronomical Society to see it there is a local club that can help you.
ETX gearbox is faulty
You slammed the scope into the "hard" stop and broke the gears-- you must start from the "home" position-- so read the manual. Sorry but you will need to send it into Meade for repairs.
Not finding what you are looking for?