Meade DS2114ATS

[Colin Graves]

I was given a Meade DS 2114ATS.

I believe it is what you call a Jones Bird telescope as it has a 2x Barlow mounted in the focuser. Any ways, the go to mount operates, but I haven’t been able to get it to actually point to the object . Also when observing Saturn I was disappointed with the view, blurry and shaky. My personal thoughts on this telescope are that it is a hobby killer, and I think if I gave it to someone it would turn them away from the hobby instead of inspiring them.

Looking for your thoughts and or advice, suggestions.

Thank you.

Colin Grave’s

[Randy H]

Hi Colin, If the telescope hasn’t been collimated (mirrors aligned), then doing that may vastly improve the image. We can take a look at it and perform the collimation for free if you wish. Let me know.
Thanks,

Randy Hemann
whatsup dot hemann at gmail.com

[Colin Graves]

Randy, I would really like to do that, if I bring it to the next meeting could we do it then?

[fealeybob14]

I can bring my laser collimator to the meeting (it is an inexpensive one, $21 on Amazon) that works well with my 6 inch f/4 scope.  Might try it and if it also works with Colin’s scope he can get one for himself.  With reflectors, it’s a good idea to check collimation every time you observe.

[Colin Graves]

Sounds like a plan to me, I’ll be there a little before 530 on November 12th.

Colin

 

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