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Meade DS-2130ATS (250 x 127mm) Telescope Questions & Answers
DS 2130 has become magnetized.
How do you know it is magnetized? Never heard of any telescope developing this issue during the last 30 YEARS!
What exactly is the scope doing wrong? describe the problem.
I have a DS2000 scope mount that has a short to
You will not find a schematic anywhere on the internet. You must call Meade directly at their customer service phone here:
http://www.meade.com/support/index.html
They may furnish you with a schematic-- BUT most likely will want you to return the scope. You can also locate a local electronics technician (someone who repairs TVs or VCRs) and have them replace the capacitor.
The rack and pinion gear on the focuser for a
You can possibly buy another focuser from Meade here:
http://www.meade.com/support/index.html
Orion Telescopes also sell focusers here:
http://www.telescope.com/control/telescope-focusers
Red dot finder doesn"t turn on
I had this problem too. You need to go into the "red dot finder" menu each time and just go into each option and confirm the blink intensity, etc. After I do this, it turns on.
Meade DS-2000 Manual Doesn't have info. about Meade Ds-2130
ds-2000 refers to the model line of the scope. ds-2130 the 130 refers to the diameter of the objective lens in mm. I have a ds-2114. Where the objective lens is 114 mm in diameter. as far as the manual goes everything else should be the same.
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