I have the oppurtunity to purchase a Meade 4504 from a friend. I am wondering if anyone is using the Autostar 497 with theirs and controling the scope with...
I was lucky enough to visit Kit Peak, AZ about two months ago. There are many telescopes up there. Here is a lttle history on the place. "Kitt Peak was...
... Dozens of people do so. You can control a 4504 by telling the Autostar it's an LXD55 (oh, maybe the 6" Newt), if it's offered as a model. THEN you have to...
Thanks Dick for the information. If I get the 4504 my next pruchase will be the 497 if not for its expanded library but computer control. Another question has...
so i installed cartridge bearings in my RA and DEC axis, i thought you guys would be interested. The axis dont ride on the bearings but the ends of the shafts...
... will be the 497 if not for its expanded library but computer control. ... 4504? I know the ETX scopes can do this. Scott. ... the space station is fast...
I don't like them either but there is nothing that can be done about it unless we start another group. When Jim Griggs, the list owner, passed away suddenly...
... It depends upon the particular pass. Some are easy (low latitudes), some you -will- lose (close to the pole for a GEM mount, or "meridian flip"). But...
... Maybe there can be... I have to ask: "What pop-ups?" since i'm not seeing them. A few weeks ago, Dell Computer ads began popping up in a way that covered...
... Whoops... wrong answer for the issue... (i link directly into http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade4504Telescopes/messages so i never -see- the "main page") ...
I know the first thing you have to do is Align the telescope with a star right? well im having trouble doing that, though im sure i wouldnt if i had the...
I suggest you go to the group's files section and download the file named 'Getting Started', which is in both pdf and Word formats. This contains a simplified...
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Dick's patch kit for 41Ec.. Posted to the Starfinder and Autostar folder, in the Patches sub-folder in the Files area. Provides Drive Training Display/Edit, ...
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The Files area now has my 2nd patch kit for 41Ec.. There were no errors in the first, this one adds one feature: it provides 10x finer control of Custom...
Hi, Our poor laptop blew up and we lost our "Starry Night Backyard" software that came with the Meade 4504 telescope. I contacted Meade and after 4 phonecalls...
... You may have a difficult time trying to get it replaced. How long ago did you buy the scope/software bundle? You can try to win a copy of Starry Night Pro...
Have you tried Ebay? I purchased a Starry Night Enthusiast for less than $10 a while back, new in sealed box. I just noticed someone does have a starry night...
The March 2006 issue of AstroPhoto Insight is now available. In this issue you'll find articles on: * Matching a CCD Camera to a Telescope * Troubleshooting...
Fellow Astronomers, I recently replaced my homemade finder scope with a neat 60mm one on my 4.5" Meade. Better and clearer over the cheap poorly constructed ...
Hey guys! I've been lurking for awhile now, and am posting finally. What's going on? I am currently upgrading gear around my 4504 to do some 4.5" CCD. I'll...
... As an alternative you may want to download the Sky Charts freeware http://www.stargazing.net/astropc/download.html It's very comprehenssive and supports...
Hi Has anyone had any experience of autoguiding with the 4504 mount? I have a 4504 and an Orion 102 Mak. I'm thinking of mounting both scopes on the 4504 and...
... Assuming we are talking about the DS mount, I think it's worth a try. The motors are up to it if you keep it well balanced. You may want to keep the...
If you have an extra set or upgrade mounts please shoot me an e-mail if you run across an extra set of working DH motor's (4504 mount). Thanks! (I don't have a...