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Meade LX200R 8 in. (600 x 203mm) Telescope Questions & Answers
Problem with start up on telescope
Most probably, flat batteries. Autostars go berserk when batteries are even a little low. Try it with a mains power adaptor instead.
Otherwise, maybe its a dodgy curly cable, broken Autostar, broken control panel or Autostar firmware needs reloaded
Smart drive won't work
Sorry for late response -- I just found your posting.
You did not say which Meade telescope you have -- however-
There should be a light somewhere on the telescope that lights up when the power is on-- if this is not glowing-- double check your batteries-- better yet use an outside 12 volt power pack and the proper Meade cigarette lighter style plug.
No power --- nothing will work-- Meade has a customer service phone number here-- on their web site-
http://www.meade.com/support/contact.html
LX200 EMC MEADE 8 INCH
By doing this trick--
Do a FAKE alignment-- (I assume that the scope is trained and has the proper date, time, and site)-- just push the buttons for the alignment stars that you cannot see. Then do a GOTO to a star that is in your field of view--- center the star and SYNC. Your gotos will now be OK in your limited field of view.
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