I have six Meade ETS-LX 6" telescopes which are used in an introductory astronomy lab. I have upgraded the firmware and other files in three of the six and they are working fine. The other three do not function properly. When the powerswitch is turned on, the light in the switch blinks several times and then comes on steady. The AutoStar III handbook shows nothing. I tried the Safe-Loader method given in the advice in several places (including this site) to restore the functioning (hold Enter and Scroll down keys and then turn on), but that does not work (I think it only applies to #495 or #497 Autostars). The safe load procedure for the Autostar II also (999) does not work. According to the Meade assistance person I spoke with, there is no safeload procedure for the Autostar III. The handboxes are not the problem, they work fine on the three telescopes that I did get working. None of the working telescopes give the blinking on the power switch common to all three that do not work. I have tried turning the telescopes on using battery power only, and with the Meade approved 12 V power converter: same sympton with both. Meade's advice is to mail the telescopes to them. If it was only one that failed in this manner I'd probably take that advice, but with three failing the same way, I thought I try to get some help. All are out of warranty, of course. Any ideas?

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I just inherited an Edmund Scientific telescope, and don't have the manual on it. It is large, I measured the diameter, and it is 6 1/2 inches across. I can't find any numbers, or don't know...

This is probably a reflector on an equatorial mount. Any amateur astronomer can show you how it is used. Locate a local Astronomy club -- just Google "Astronomy Clubs".

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Both plastic gears for the slow motion control are broken on my Meade NGC tripod. Cannot find replacement parts.

ONLY Meade would have parts. You can call them and see if they will sell the parts and or a new tripod.

http://www.meade.com/support/index.html

However you need to know that this is a "deal" scope sold by Meade in discount stores. It has a lot of PLASTIC everywhere and might be suitable for a child but is not very durable. Next time buy a 6 inch Dobsonian telescope for one that will last you for many many years of good service. Here is a picture of the DOB telescope, which is our #1 recommendation to beginners in the Astronomy hobby-

http://www.telescope.com/control/product/~category_id=classicdobs/~pcategory=dobsonians/~product_id=08942

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I have an older, let's say "classic" LX-90. My

You can try Three things:

1. Do you have fully charged batteries-- or a good power supply.

2. Sometimes the cable to the hand controller needs to be replaced

3. Execute a RESET on the hand controller and reload the firmware--

If these do not fix it, the hand controller is defective and must be replaced. You can find a used 497 controller for about $80 on AstroMart.com

and Meade can also sell you a new one.

Mar 07, 2011 • Meade LX90 8 (500 x 203mm) Telescope

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I am using an LX 200 GPS gimbal with no autostar control hand box. I want to be able to talk to it using my Autostar Suite and a computer. I have the USB to RS 232 cable and the connector to go from the...

1. Plug the cable into the BOTTOM of the hand controller-- NOT into the control panel.

2. Set the software to the proper COM port. Look under Telescope in the dropdown tab.

Feb 18, 2011 • Meade LX200GPS Telescope

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My Meade LX-50 telescope has developed an electrical problem. When I turn it on it immediately blows the fuse. I tried disconnecting the drive motors, and it still blows the fuse, so I think the problem is...

A fellow by the name of Ron Sampson can repair hand controllers and main boards on Meade telescopes. He does very good work. All you need to send him are the board(s).

You can contact him by posting a message on the Yahoo LX90 or LX200 group forums.
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/lx90/

Good luck-- by the way he repaired the hand controller for our astronomy clubs 10 inch Meade LX200, at a very reasonable cost.

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I need data sheet of the internal workings of 12" MEADE LX 200 (SCHEMATIC, REPAIR MANUAL, PARTS LIST)

Go to the LX200 Yahoo Group. They have diagrams in the files which you can access if you are a member of the group.

Meade has manuals on their web site here:

http://www.meade.com/manuals/index.html

Oct 04, 2009 • Meade LX200GPS Telescope

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Cannot find a manual for meade telescope model #226w --i am not sure but believe the telescope is at least 15 years old--checked meade and talked with a representative and they did/could not provide any...

http://www.meade.com/ or if they cant give you the info try .
http://www.go-astronomy.com/astronomy-club.php?ID=388
if these guys cant help you out...just buy a decent pair of binoculars...i like them better and they get more use!

Sep 12, 2009 • Meade Optics

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Blury Meade DS 90mm refracting telescope.

Did you break the mirror? --- or did you knock it out of alignment with the small secondary mirror in the front of the tube?

Contact someone at a local astronomy club to help you with collimation on the scope if nothing is broken.

http://www.andysshotglass.com/Collimating.html

http://www.astroleague.org/societies/list
Astronomy clubs by State-

Jun 12, 2009 • Meade Optics

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Require operating manuel for baytronix 6" reflector

Even if you cannot find a manual-- these web site will help you learn about your reflecting (newtonian) style telescope.

http://www.astro-tom.com/telescopes/telescopes.htm

http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&id=_FPrke6p19AC&dq=reflecting+telescope&printsec=frontcover&source=web&ots=AYjWIOQmwI&sig=zoqu_7z2zGvk0kW6r1WJgZnYNUU&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=14&ct=result#PPP1,M1

http://visual.merriam-webster.com/astronomy/astronomical-observation/reflecting-telescope/reflecting-telescope.php explains the different parts of the telescope

Dec 27, 2008 • Meade TeleStar DS-2114ATSA Telescope

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These scopes have many bugs in the firmware and are not a mature technology. Some people have issues and some do not.

About the only thing you can try is to reload the firmware using the SC CARD method. Contact Meade or read the manual to learn how to upgrade the firmware using an SD flash memory card.

Other than that the scopes will need to be returned to Meade for repair.

Anonymous Mar 08, 2011

Thanks for your help. I've tried the SD card method also to no avail.

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