Doug, Hard to say but it looks like too much scope for a light duty mount. I would not be inclined to touch it if I could not try it out first. peter... ... ...
I can test it. what should i look for out of a 8" telescope because i have a 4504. what should i test? and by the look of it whats it worth? Thanks, Doug ... ...
Doug, The most important thing of course is the OTA. If it is in good condition, look at the mirrors. Don't worry about dust but there should be no finger ...
Thank you for participating in the Meade 4504 Telescope group at www.groups.yahoo.com. Your contributions to this group are valuable, and we hope you will...
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... For $10, yes. For $1000, probably not. How it performs with stars -is- the true measure... even "cheap" scopes can occasionally have *stunning* optics. ...
The guy wants $300 for it. Is it worth that? Im thinking of just saving the money to get a Orion SkyQuest™ XT10 Intelliscope for $500 it sounds like a better...
Chuck Sterling's suggestions for improving the Tripod Spreader originally designed by Johnny Perkins has been added to the Tripod Spreader page on the Members'...
Hi Vinh, I paid about $300 for mine from eBay. I think I overpaid a little. I think you could find one for about $250. It is difficult to find any prices on...
Paul, Go to Meade homepage, click Meade Factory Oulet. The price with free shipping is way LOWWWWWWW..... ccs_hello ... to know what the cost of a new 4504...
Hi ccs_hello, Thank you for the directions. That is really inexpensive! Are you happy with this scope? I will be getting mine on Tuesday. (And I overpaid...
Paul, The forum has 1258 members. With Meade clearance going on, we'll gain more ;-) The long tube OTA is a good starter. As always (MUST) get Meade to send...
I found the link, thanks very much! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=28181&item=3857718340 ccs_hello <ccsmy@...> wrote: Paul, ...
In a message dated 12/4/04 12:38:24 A.M. Central Standard Time, pgunnar62@... writes: Hi Vinh, I paid about $300 for mine from eBay. I think I overpaid...
Occasionally, Meade factory outlet has quite worthy products they want to move out of their warehouse. IMHO, 4504 is one of them (though not as famous as...
Hello to all, and thank you for reading my post :-) I'm from North Kent in the U.K and have just got myself a used 4504, well, covered in 2 inches of dust...
I'm looking for a solar filter .... what should I be looking for, and where can I find it? Thanks. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. Geminid Meteor Shower Date: Monday, December 13, 2004 Time: 12:00AM CST (GMT-06:00) The meteors should put...
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We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. Comet Alert - C/2003 K4 (LINEAR) Date: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 Time: 12:00AM CST (GMT-06:00) Estimated...
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We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. Comet Alert - 32P/Comas-Sola Date: Thursday, December 9, 2004 Time: 12:00AM CST (GMT-06:00) Estimated to...
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I think you can find a whole set of eyepieces and filters that come in an aluminum foam lined case from a company called adorama at www.adorama.com. I...
I just thought i would tell you to look at the adorama website under accessory kit celestron. they have a sale on the set for 104.95 usd it might be hard to...
If you can get a US friend to help you order and ship across the pond, the optimal deal (for now) is the Meade 1.25" 4000 series eyepieces set (7 of them plus...
On Thu, 9 Dec 2004 17:59:09 -0800 (PST), Jeff Hudak <jffhudak@...> is ... Now I'm confused. Shipping at 64 USD is a bit high, but more puzzling is the ...
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My most sincere thanks for all who replied to my eyepiece post!! I get the idea now for who to use and what to buy, I have some contacts in the US who I can...
Hello all, I just got my Meade4504 couple days ago. Yet it does not have the manual. I bot it used. If anyone know where I could download the manual, would be...
