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Meade ETX-125EC (500 x 127mm) Telescope - Page 9 Questions & Answers
Focusing problem
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9/19/2011 2:10:45 AM •
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on Sep 19, 2011
I have a Star Navigator114 scope. It was working
Can you see things in the distance during the day time? If you can nothing is wrong.
Do not use the barlow-- it is too much magnification for that size scope. Start by using the eyepiece with the largest number written on it-- center up the moon (which would make a good first target) and then exchange eyepieces. You should be able to use the 2 x barlow with the OTHER eyepiece if it is some thing like a 25mm. The barlow will make it about a 13mm.
When you use the barlow with the 9mm it makes it a 4.5mm which is too much magnification.
9/17/2011 8:10:02 PM •
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on Sep 17, 2011
I have a 10" LX
You can return these to Meade for repair--
Here is the phone number:
http://www.meade.com/support/index.html
or you can send it to Dr. Clay in Arkansas for a Supercharge and he will repair it-
http://www.arksky.org/supercharge.htm
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9/17/2011 3:25:31 AM •
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on Sep 17, 2011
Can't see anything when looking through the
You never said what telescope YOU OWN???? There are many different styles, brands and types. Read this web site and then come back and give us more information:
http://texasastro.org/telescope.php
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8/18/2011 3:06:53 PM •
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on Aug 18, 2011
Where do I get lens
You mean an eyepiece--- these are sold by many on-line retailers. Eyepieces come in 3 sizes--
.965 inch, 1.25 inch, and 2 inch. Your scope is probably a 1.25 inch-- measure the hole in the focuser to be sure.
Here are two retailers:
http://www.agenaastro.com/
http://shop.telescope-warehouse.com/main.sc
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8/14/2011 2:02:54 AM •
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on Aug 14, 2011
Stripped gears on the focuser
Meade will not have parts, focusers are always replaced as an entire unit-- but if the mirror is still good you can buy a replacement focuser here:
http://www.telescope.com/Accessories/Telescope-Focusers/pc/3/51.uts
and here:
http://www.optcorp.com/ProductList.aspx?uid=105-175-343
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7/31/2011 11:56:23 PM •
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on Jul 31, 2011
10" LX200 runaway motor, right ascension.Mead
The very first thing to try is new cables. Including the DEC cable. If this does not repair it then it has an internal circuit board issue.
Buy new cables first--
www.scopestuff.com sells them. Call them and order everything new.
Also a low power supply can also cause this-- and would be the second thing I would check. You are using a separate 12volt power pack -- correct?
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7/24/2011 5:42:27 PM •
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on Jul 24, 2011
Etx-105ec + autostar
Dear Roger,
I think moto gear is dameged.Please check or restart your unit.
Thanks.
7/9/2011 10:22:13 AM •
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on Jul 09, 2011
PST jarred. Optics out of
Hi jpneenan,
It seems that you are indicating that your binoculars are out of alignment and you need to fix them.
Remember , to fix a binocular , it's the best option to get it done via the service center as they may be able to fix it accurately due to the engineering on the device.
It's not possible to fix it yourself , unless there is something which is evidently easy like just tightening up a loose screw.
In the case of binoculars it's usually not wroth to get it fixed so people go for a new one , unless the binocular is a very expensive one.
The more costly binocular you have the more likely it is to stay longer and absorb shocks which cheap binoculars will not do.
And also when you have a good company binocular , the company or manufacturer will give you free services in case of realignment or charge you minimal for realignment.
Therefore , the solution is to weigh your decision , whether you want to get it repaired of go for a new one.
Hope this helps ..:)
7/1/2011 11:35:16 AM •
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on Jul 01, 2011
Broken leg lock, ng series
Contact Meade they may have a replacement part:
http://www.meade.com/support/index.html
or find something that will work at a well stocked hardware store.
6/22/2011 12:03:22 AM •
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on Jun 22, 2011
I have a LX200R 12"
There is a DEC "fix that you can buy at scopestuff.com here:
http://scopestuff.com/ss_ezck.htm
Complete dis-assemble instructions are available here:
http://jan.eaglecreekobservatory.org/
Yes it is possible to adjust them.... but you will need to dis-assemble part of the telescope to get to both worm gears.
4/21/2011 2:34:02 PM •
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on Apr 21, 2011
I have just aquired a Jupiter D60mm/f800mm
Meade maintains all their manuals on this web site-- look under the REFRACTOR heading for one that is similar to your scope. You will not find an exact manual for that telescope; but they all assemble and are used in a similar fashion.
http://www.meade.com/manuals/index.html
4/10/2011 3:59:53 AM •
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on Apr 10, 2011
1st time user.
They are supposed to be upside down, this is how a telescope works. There are additional lenses that can be purchased on some telescopes that flip the image to make it look rightside up, not sure on yours but you can check the web or hobby shops for these. Nothing wrong with your scope, just doing what it is supposed to do.
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4/4/2011 11:26:48 PM •
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on Apr 04, 2011
How3 do you remove the
YOU DO NOT! This is a Maksutov style telescope. These must be collimated on an optical bench if the tube is dis-assembled. Meade can do the cleaning properly and or Dr. Clay in Arkansas.
http://www.meade.com/support/index.html
http://www.arksky.org/supercharge.htm
3/19/2011 7:06:48 PM •
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on Mar 19, 2011
Hi, I have a meade
Sometimes you can find these for sale at these web sites--
Sometimes--
http://shop.telescope-warehouse.com/
and here:
http://astronomy-mall.com/astro.parts.outlet/
You might try calling Meade directly:
http://www.meade.com/support/index.html
3/14/2011 8:09:41 PM •
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on Mar 14, 2011
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