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Date: 25 Sep 2006 14:19:57
From: rcklfrtz
Subject: Meade scope
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I was given a reflector telesope for Christmas 2 years ago. After heart
attacks etc. I just now got it out of the box , set it up, couldn't see
anything. Yup, got the lens caps off, got it pointed North, but can't see
anything. Can someone help me?
Hawk
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Date: 25 Sep 2006 18:34:02
From: Joe S.
Subject: Re: Meade scope
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"rcklfrtz" <rcklfrtz@socket.net > wrote in message
news:12hgdjsn1a59o12@corp.supernews.com...
>I was given a reflector telesope for Christmas 2 years ago. After heart
> attacks etc. I just now got it out of the box , set it up, couldn't see
> anything. Yup, got the lens caps off, got it pointed North, but can't see
> anything. Can someone help me?
>
> Hawk
>
>
Several folks have suggested you try using it during the daytime to ensure
you are operating it correctly.
Good advice -- BUT -- WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT POINT THE TELESCOPE TOWARD THE
SUN OR ANYWHERE CLOSE TO THE SUN. DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT.
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Date: 25 Sep 2006 14:11:44
From: Starlord
Subject: Re: Meade scope
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Can you tell us the model number? Is it a dob or a EQ/Tripod ?
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"rcklfrtz" <rcklfrtz@socket.net > wrote in message
news:12hgdjsn1a59o12@corp.supernews.com...
>I was given a reflector telesope for Christmas 2 years ago. After heart
> attacks etc. I just now got it out of the box , set it up, couldn't see
> anything. Yup, got the lens caps off, got it pointed North, but can't see
> anything. Can someone help me?
>
> Hawk
>
>
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Date: 25 Sep 2006 21:16:16
From: Rick Evans
Subject: Re: Meade scope
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"rcklfrtz" <rcklfrtz@socket.net > wrote in message
news:12hgdjsn1a59o12@corp.supernews.com...
>I was given a reflector telesope for Christmas 2 years ago. After heart
> attacks etc. I just now got it out of the box , set it up, couldn't see
> anything. Yup, got the lens caps off, got it pointed North, but can't see
> anything. Can someone help me?
Did it come with instructions? Try learning how to using it
during the day pointing at familiar distant objects. Use the
lowest powered (highest number) eyepieces first. Upon success
try it on an easy object such as the first quarter (half disk)
moon.
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Rick Evans
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Date: 25 Sep 2006 15:06:10
From: Willie R. Meghar
Subject: Re: Meade scope
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"rcklfrtz" <rcklfrtz@socket.net > wrote:
>I was given a reflector telesope for Christmas 2 years ago. After heart
>attacks etc. I just now got it out of the box , set it up, couldn't see
>anything. Yup, got the lens caps off, got it pointed North, but can't see
>anything. Can someone help me?
Try using the telescope with the eyepiece that has the largest number
on it. For example, if you have a 20mm and 4mm eyepiece -- use the
20mm eyepiece (It will provide a lower magnification and be much
easier to use.)
If the telescope came with a Barlow, set the Barlow aside for now.
The telescope will be much easier to use without the Barlow.
A reflecting telescope has its eyepiece positioned near the front of
the telescope. This may be obvious to you. If so, I apologize; but
some people have been known to try to use reflecting telescopes
backwards!
When you point the telescope out a window in the daytime do you see a
tiny circle of light in the eyepiece? Your answer to this question
will provide us with a place to begin.
Try to focus on a distant object in the daytime before trying to use
the telescope at night. Don't worry if you see an image that's upside
down, sideways, or otherwise tilted.
It might be helpful to know the specific telescope you have. Meade
markets a huge assortment of telescopes. Someone here might be
familiar with the specific telescope you have.
Willie R. Meghar
http://meghar.blogspot.com/
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Date: 25 Sep 2006 16:17:26
From: St. John Smythe
Subject: Re: Meade scope
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rcklfrtz wrote:
> can't see
> anything.
When you try it terrestrially during the daytime, do you get no image,
or no light at all?
What happens when you go through the collimation procedure in the Meade
manual?
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St. John
Neurotics build castles in the sky,
Psychotics live in them,
And psychiatrists collect the rent.
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