What kind of problems were you having with "getting your Meade going" ??? Was it a GOTO scope with problems with set up and drive training? If so, I am having the same problems wiht my ETX-125 Mak and could use some pointers! Please let me know and maybe I can learn from your experience, or others.

Speaking of Wolf Creek, I had such horrible trouble trying to get going
with my Meade (I now believe I understand how to do it, and should have
better luck next time) that I didn't really observe anything on Thursday
night-Friday morning. But I did glimpse Mars, about 3 a.m. Friday. At first
I thought it was Jupiter, it was so huge and bright, then I remembered that
Jupiter had set long before and this was easterly. Wow! I can't wait until
it gets closer. Best, Joe

PS: Thanks to those who helped me during a very trying time. You guys are
the best.

Joe Bauman
science & military reporter
Deseret News
bau@desnews.com
(801) 237-2169

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