beatlesfab Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Hi there, I've been a member of this forum, which is fab by the way, for a wee while, happily reading posts but nowt to say for myself really.I'm in Aberdeenshire, and this week the skys have been wonderfully clear so i've been out with scope and binocs.However, ive had my scope (meade etx 125 which hubby bought me for xmas) for 3 years, but with clear skys so few and far between, ive hardly had it out so to speak.Needless to say, i forget info all about setting up the go to etc.. and just blunder out. All i wanted to do was make the scope go up down left right using cursors on handset.well did it not want me to set time etc.., and i dont know which button to press to make it go away, it ends up tellng me facts about mercury and the motor starts moving- you get the picture, i should have genned up using the manual never mind, i saw bits and bobs.Anyways, got up this morning, really hard frost out side everything frosted and still. My son goes to me "mum, do you know you left your binoculars outside on the table?" sure enough, i had while taking the scope in last night, and they were frozen, left them to defrost which didnt happen, so took them in, they are working fine now. :withstupid: Its a beautiful clear day today so hopefully get out for a bit tonight, i'll defo read up on working of scope beforehand. I might have to replace batteries as motor sticky then goes dinging super fast.Oh and i'll try and mind to take in binocs.Auds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychobilly Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Hi Beatlesfab,Welcome to The posting side of SGL:)I tried to use my ETX105 for the first time for 12 months and didnt have a clue...Billy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Welcome to SGL Beatlesfab! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillc Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Hello Beatlesfab and a warm welcome to SGL phillc :wave: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talitha Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Hi, and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etx125pe Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Hey billy any advice you can give me on the etx would be very welcome!and to beatlesfab im in the same boat as you!the etx is not easy to work out,ive only used mine about 6 times due to bad weather.what i really need is to be using it most nights to get to know its functions,being a male i never read instructions haha!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkis Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Hello Auds, welcome to the best astro forum in the world. I hope you enjoy being here.You are the second Aberdonian I know on SGL now. Best Wishes. Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunator Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Hello AudsWelcome to SGL CheersIan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefski Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Hi Auds and welcome to SGL Stef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron.s.g Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Hi Aulds and welcome,bound to be lots of help on here,regards ron.s.g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary1968 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Hey Auds, welcome to SGL.Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centroid Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Hi Auds, and welcome to SGL.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferox Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Welcome to SGL Beatlesfab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stephen Green Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Hi Auds welcome to the SGL :sunny: :sunny: Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesfab Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 Cheers for all your replies guys, it's reassuring knowing its not just me flumoxed by the etx, okay okay i'll go read the instruction manual, if i must.... i may be some time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaphod_B Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Hi Auds, and a warm welcome to SGL .Just got an ETX-105 myself so will post anything useful that I find out - can all ETXers do the same?See this thread.CheersZaphod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CELESCOPE Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Hi Auds, nice to have you with us Rog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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