Hi, I have a 2nd hand MI 250 which I have only really begun to learn recently. But a few times now when I have gotten it set up and very roughly polar laigned...
I think the first thing to do is get the polar alignment dead on. You really need accurate alignment for imaging with a 152. Other things to check are is your...
When you drift align, are you allowing for the fact that your "apparent drift" in N-S directions are opposite when you flip the meridian? What appears to be a...
Hi, Thanks for those tips I will check into both of them. I was planning next to spend some time getting th edrift alignment exact as the mount is now...
It is possible that a set screw needs tightening on the drive train between the RA worm and the motor. Regards, Robin Astro Accessories from RobinCasady.com ...
Thanks for that Robin, That may well be the case. I will try the drift alignment first and see if it is that and if no good then I will call Larry for more...
Hello all, Short intro, My name is Chris Collins and am the proud new owner of a 2003 model MI-250. I've had it a total of 27 hrs now and have spent probably...
Chris, Welcome to MI-250 country! Glad to see you here. I'm getting acquainted with my new MI-250 so maybe we can share some "newbie" questions! <G> I...
Hey Don, Fancy meet'in you here! Shhhhh....I haven't told Charles yet <G>, James came by to see it last nite and is already coming up with some neat ideas of...
Congrats on the new MI-250 GOTOs. I make dovetail bars for tandem and triad mounting of OTAs on the MI-250. http://www.robincasady.com/Astro/tandem.html ...
Thanks Robin, I'll check it out. Chris ... From: Astro Accessories from Robin Casady To: mi-250@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 9:37 AM ...
Hi folks, Another newbie expecting to get a MI 250 GOTO in a few weeks. I'm upgrading from a LX200 setup and am looking forward to simply outstanding results....
I replaced the Dec motor about 6 weeks ago, initially without trouble. But I'm now finding that I'm getting binding that stops the motor from time to time. I...
Chuck, We should talk on the phone. FYI, I'm normally here from 6 am until 2 pm. Larry 530346-9113 ... From: Chuck Pullen To: mi-250@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Jon, you been holding back on me :) Sounds like you have had yours on order for a while if your getting it in a few weeks. Mine will be ready in about 2...
Congratulations on the new mount, Jon. I'm sure you'll love it. The Gemini is a little quirky at first but once you get the hang of it it's a breeze. I...
snap! mine is due in a few weeks (Larry expects to be on time or even a little early - I'm hoping in time for my birthday at the end of April - what a...
Thanks Don, I thought it would be fairly easy. Doesn't seem that that should be too much of a problem. I'm sure I will be asking alot more question in a week...
Thanks Matt, I saw the page and think I shouldnt have a problem getting things hooked up. What power supply are you using? Jon ... how to ... 20supp.html ... ...
Hi Dean, Not holding back at all. I'm getting the mount used but its only a year old. Luck just happened at the right time and I thought the time was right...
Hi Ron and thanks. Yep I downloaded the manual and have been looking it over. I am getting the mount used and the timing was just right. Cant wait to get...
Hi JB, I will be moving my 8"Meade OTA and a 80mm APO to the mount. Hopefully next year I can upgrade the OTA but my 8" actually has decent optics so I'll see...
Jon, I have a 13.5V 3A supply from Radio Shack that I'd bought a while ago. Anything in this range would do just fine. -Matt Thomas http://www.astromatt.com/ ...
Hi All, I know this comes up a lot, but still have a few questions. I am thinking about how I will mount the plate to my pier. I want to be able to tap 3...
Dean, There are a few pictures in the photos section of the group's site under Fred's stuff. One of them is of a pier cap I made for my Meade field tripod. I...
Hi Fred, That looks easy enough for mounting on the tripod. Is the hole in the notch still countersunk in the bottom? When you mount it on your tripod, which...
Dean, I just uploaded two more photos. One of my new setup and one of the field tripod. Caps and tripods are always oriented with one led facing north for ...
Dean and Fred, With my location in South Florida (Lat. about 26 degrees) the leg on my Meade Giant Field Tripod that usually points to the north had to be...
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