User manuals, meade telescope operating guides and service manuals. If you seek more features, you could also purchase software separate from what accompanies the telescope. The meade 4504, etx, and some ds models except for the earliest etx90ra, which is not autostar compatible under any circumstances are shipped with either a motor controller with no digital display or goto capability etx70ec, for example or a starfinder. The big issue is when trying to connect my nikon d90 or nikon d7000 to it. Im on a pretty tight budget so i picked up a 2nd hand meade 4504, 114m refractor and mount with also came with the goto computer. Meade instruments uk website by opticstar ltd, official importer of meade. The starnavigator 102 is a 4 refractor with a focal length of 800mm and focal ration of f7.
For that telescope, it is what i would term just barely adequate. Upon installation, please use serial number 783a36800007296416. Total ratings 1, meade 209003 instruments infinity 70mm az refractor telescope blue. The starnavigator 102 is a fully goto digital telescope that includes meades revolutionary audiostar computer controller. Meade telescopes offer high specifications and innovative design available in apertures up to 16 including self aligning ls models along with the popular etx and lx90 gps ranges. Meade telescope parts and accessories for sale in stock.
Meade audiostar equipped goto telescopes with starnavigator next generation mounts and. So theres the choice, a dimmer image, but a scope that can find the objects you want to see, compared to a brighter image, but far more work finding things to. Telescope control software software free download telescope control software top 4 download offers free software downloads for windows, mac, ios and android computers and mobile devices. The meade lx90 acf is a one of the classic catadioptric telescopes offered by meade instruments. The lx200 is their flagship telescope that put meade on the map. The meade 4500 was my first telescope, and i must say its absolutely perfect for the beginner. May 14, 2014 this short clip shows you how to find the alignment stars choosen by the goto controller. Slewing your telescope to the great nebula in orion is as easy as choosing locate, then select the great nebula in orion from the list of deep sky objects, click goto and your telescope slews straight to it.
Meade eyepieces run the gamut from economical 4element series 4000 super plossls for astronomers on a budget to topoftheline 8element series 5000 ultrawide models for the most experienced deep sky observer. Meade telescope parts and accessories for sale in stock ebay. Skysafari 6 pro ios skysafari 6 pro android skysafari 6 plus download. The first thought is the telescope is broken when in fact it is working perfectly normal. Telescope control software software free download telescope. A tripod is a threelegged support device for the telescope. Updating your telescope firmware the open architecture of the meade autostaraudiostar permits the update of operating software, the loading of events such as comets, satellites, and minor planets, and allows you to share or clone this information with other autostarsaudiostars. The first company to successfully launch an affordable, accurate goto telescope in the guise of the lx200, meade also designed the lightswitch the first truly selfaligning telescope and still the most advanced system on the market today.
Theres more to the celestron nexstar 8se goto schmidtcassegrain computerized telescope than good looks. Meade lxd75 n6at 6 inch goto computer telescope newtonian reflector with meade autostar controller, german equatorial mount, heavyduty tripod 06057511 1 currently unavailable meade ds2atstc mm 5. Meades freshly minted lx65 8inch telescope certainly has extras. One of the greatest attributes of the 4504 and the other meade 4. I couldnt believe how wonderful the pictures were i attached one.
Opt offers a number of meade telescope designs such as refractors, reflectors, as well as their own advanced comafree acf schmidtcassegrain optical design. If the scope is truly a meade 4504 i can safely say that the scope is not a joke. Computerized telescopes make finding even faint objects fast and convenient. Depending on the type of telescope images may appear correct, upsidedown, rotated, or. One of the most surprising discoveries firsttime telescope owners will find is that images may appear upsidedown or backwards depending on the type of telescope. For the same money, a reflector telescope with about twice the aperture could be purchased, which would give let in four times as much light, but doesnt have the goto capability. Browse the pluses and minuses from individuals who have experience and knowledge using each. Many meade telescope lines are classified by the self aiming computerized altazimuth and equatorial mounts. Some of the most popular features are listed below. The meade usb to serial cable provides the capability of using the usb port on a personal computer to connect to a. Instruction manual meade instruments telescopes, solar. This scope is designed for pinpoint star images and is great for deep sky.
The only difference between the 4504 and 114eqdh4 is the optical tube color. Opt carries a wide selection of meade instruments cuttingedge telescopes and optical tube assemblies ota. Meade color usb pccamera software digital series ds. It boasts advanced comafree acf optics, a computerized goto mount with motorized tracking, capacity for two telescopes and meades audiostar control system software, which offers brief astronomer inside recorded voice descriptions of chosen celestial objects. The meade instruments corporation also shortened to meade is an american multinational. The polaris series features six 6 different apertures including. Handfigured optics provide tremendous light grasp in a compact design ideal for deepspace and planetary viewing and astrophotography.
It supports the telescopes weight while also allowing you to rotate its. For the money, you are getting a great piece of equipment. Astroplanner is a software application for macintosh and windows computers that facilitates. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur astronomers and. I installed the driver for the pc camera, when i tried to run the software start, all programs, usb 2. Buytelescopes has goto mounts from astrophysics, ioptron, losmandy, meade, takahashi, and software bisque available. I have been given a meade 4504 telescope, the hand controller is. This will not be a lesson on selecting a telescope, rather trying to compare meade telescopes and celestron telescopes. This software provides an efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. This telescope has wormgear drives on both axes to allow for smooth tracking performance as well as a builtin leveling bubble.
It provides features common to much more expensive telescopes. This short clip shows you how to find the alignment stars choosen by the goto controller. Apr 04, 2012 if you can, post more photos taken from your 4504. Skysafari 6 plus ios skysafari 6 plus android envisage imaging software v7. Celestron powerseeker 127eq telescope manual german equatorial telescope for beginners compact and portable bonus astronomy software package 127mm aperture 4. Meade 209006 infinity 102mm altazimuth refractor telescope. Whether you are an advanced astroimager looking for a highend astrograph or a budding amateur astronomer, you are sure to find the right telescope with your needs and skill level. Ive since found that the goto wont drive the mount and the mount wont lock in place either, not the best but the scope itself seems fine.
Find out what makes the meade starnavigator 102 a great telescope for beginners at. Meades concept was to create a telescope that would be simple. May 04, 2015 one of the most surprising discoveries firsttime telescope owners will find is that images may appear upsidedown or backwards depending on the type of telescope. This modern classic comes with celestrons legendary optics, innovative design, and computerized control. Meade telescope for sale in uk 26 used meade telescopes. It boasts advanced comafree acf optics, a computerized goto mount with. New 5 meade telescope eyepiece filters 4 colored and one moon filter. Meade instruments provides a complete observational platform that is ideal for astrophotography or imaging with the starnavigator ng 102mm f6. The mirror meets the theoretical limit of resolution for its aperture and is matched with an elliptical flat secondary mirror of appropriate minor axis. We are your source for astronomy telescopes, eyepieces, astroimaging cameras, and more. May 06, 2015 this will not be a lesson on selecting a telescope, rather trying to compare meade telescopes and celestron telescopes. Mar 04, 2012 im on a pretty tight budget so i picked up a 2nd hand meade 4504, 114m refractor and mount with also came with the goto computer.
Meade s dsi camera control and basic image processing software. Updating your telescope firmware meade instruments. Correct collimation the properly collimated aligned mirror system in the meade 4504 telescope assures the sharpest images possible. Meade skycapture imaging software software downloads. Browse an extensive selection of astronomy equipment at. Both meade and celestron offer telescopes from the most entry level to the ultrasophisticated. Depending on the type of telescope images may appear correct, up. I have that same mount and use it with a 90mm f11 meade refractor. Optical tube assembly ota solar telescopes computerized telescopes for the imager.
Contains unread posts contains no unread posts hot thread with unread posts. Oct 22, 2015 every amateur astronomer needs a good telescope. Or on horizon chart or deep sky chart, right click on any celestial object and choose goto, telescope control couldnt be simpler. Computerized goto telescopes have electric motors that move the telescope automatically to the target. Both meade and celestron make telescopes that feature goto technology and gps.
Meade color usb pccamera software posted in digital series ds telescopes. Meade telescope for sale meade etx105 ec astro telescope. Products include astronomical telescopes and accessories, eyepieces, ccd imaging equipment, astronomical software, spotting scopes, binoculars, and. It works but does not have any of the user interface indicated in the instruction manual. Comparison shop for meade 4504 telescope home in home. This occurs when the primary mirror and diagonal mir ror are tilted so that the focused image fig. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes. Eyepiece accessories other accessories accessories. With a large database, goto and gps capabilities, the lx200 telescopes are a perfect system for anyone. Celestron cge series, celestron advanced series, celestron nexstar 58, celestron gt models older and current series, fs2, meade lx200, meade lx600, lx850 meade autostar and autostar ii, astrophysics gto mounts, bartels, vixen sky sensor 2000, losmandy digital setting circles dsc, fs2 telescope drive unit and dozens of additional. I recently used the telescope to view the transit of venus, and held up my iphone 4 to the eyepiece. Meade instruments are always at the forefront of design and technical innovation in astronomy.
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