Ali G

Hi, thank you for your replies which are much appreciated. Trouble is I don't understand all the tech speak. Can you send me a photo or an idiot's guide (with links) to what you mean. I think the 12v 2A psu is basically an adapter with a jack end. I have one but it may not be regulated and it's from China..... Or should I be trying a 12v 5A instead. I also have a 9w battery clip which attaches to the jack and then the male/female parts on the battery pack clip inside the compartment area of the scope. But there was nothing when I hooked it all up. The car starter packs I've found are expensive....unless I'm looking at the wrong thing. Please can you bear with me as I grasp all this. I'm grateful for your help. Finally, the slewing, is it a power/battery issue then? I need to get it outside at night and have another go. Thanks, Ali G Happy stargazing all!

I am a new, new, newbie! I have bought a Meade telescope (refractor) from a friend. It's a Starnavigator 102. At first I confess I had the scope on the arm the wrong way round!!!! I have found the ancient manual a bit heavy going. But I'm learning bit by bit. Then once in place properly, pointing magnetic north, horizontal and all info entered correctly, Oxford, DST - no, time as GMT.....it does slew to the first star...usually Capella or Arcturus, but then slews very slowly causing the Audiostar handset to fade out. I try to press for another star but the panel just fades out. I have tried training the drives but I don't know if I'm doing it right. The only You Tube video I could find wasn't great. To be honest this has all been in daylight with a 26mm lens on as I just wanted to see if it would work in theory. I am a bit annoyed that I can't use another power source other than batteries. The old model means there's no port. I have tried a 12v adapter and a jack with battery clips but it doesn't work for some reason. We had a great night looking at the moon though. Anyways any tips greatly received. Happy stargazing you lucky lot!! Sorry if this is completely the wrong place to post all this. Ali G Bristol, UK