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jcrew
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Reged: 08/07/08
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Loc: Mechanicsville, VA.
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So I bought my ETX90ra over 10 years ago and used it sparingly because it was a bit of a pain (table to tripod...crazy controls for tracking...etc.). But I recently took it out again because I have found a new project on how to make it more friendly. Now, if you have helped/read my autostar posts, you know I am still learning the goto stuff, but i'm getting there (tinkering and learning is half the fun!). Anyway, if you have an old ETX90ra sitting around collecting dust because its not goto, try this link.....
http://www.weasner.com/etx/techtips/2007/etx90-ds2000.html
I found a DS2080 on ebay for $99.99. Mounted my ETX90 OTA and it seems to work pretty good. I will eventually get this Autostar thing worked out, but I am just happy that my scope is finding new life! 
Anyway, thought it might help some of us poor people during these tough economic times.
Thanks,
Brad
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Mead ETXX90 on a DS-2080 mount
Orion Skyquest XT10i with a Rigel Quickfinder
40mm, 25mm, 10mm Plossl & 2x Barlow
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violini
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Reged: 10/03/08
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Loc: Winnipeg, Canada
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I too am looking for a DS2000 mount and tripod. There are tripods on eBay but no mount.
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Own two poor man's Questar:ETX90 RA
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jcrew
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Reged: 08/07/08
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Loc: Mechanicsville, VA.
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Try this link for DS mount...it is 150.00
http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=589701
Then look at this idea, but you might have to research the width of the opening between the forks.
http://www.weasner.com/etx/techtips/ds_mount.html
Hope this helps???
Thanks,
Brad
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Mead ETXX90 on a DS-2080 mount
Orion Skyquest XT10i with a Rigel Quickfinder
40mm, 25mm, 10mm Plossl & 2x Barlow
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violini
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Reged: 10/03/08
Posts: 24
Loc: Winnipeg, Canada
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jcrew, thanks for the link. The newer DS II mount is probably more desirable such as used on DS2090 Mak and DS2130 reflecter. Anyway, I am not in a hurry. I am happy with my ETX90 RA on a photo tripod mainly for terrestrial viewing and occasional star gazing. One question I often ask myself is: why would I need the capability of viewing 14,000 objects in the sky while my little tube can only see 14. This is like in the old days the department store scopes boast only the big magnifications. The quality of the optics is more important to me; I can live without GOTO.
Also read this:
http://www.weasner.com/etx/observations/2006/ds2090.html
I think I would rather get a #884 tripod instead of flimsy DS mount.
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Own two poor man's Questar:ETX90 RA
Edited by violini (10/12/08 05:03 PM)
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jcrew
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Loc: Mechanicsville, VA.
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Yeah, it is not a great mount, but it does satisfy me until I can get a nice Orion mount (Atlas or Sirius) with a different scope for imaging. Plus it has allowed me to dust off the ol'ETX...:). Plus after being out of the hobby for a number of years it is allowing me to get my feet wet with gotos. Anyway, I will keep my eyes peeled on ebay and see if I come across either a 2090 or 2130. Be sure to checkout astromat as well.
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Mead ETXX90 on a DS-2080 mount
Orion Skyquest XT10i with a Rigel Quickfinder
40mm, 25mm, 10mm Plossl & 2x Barlow
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violini
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Loc: Winnipeg, Canada
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There are two DS2000 mount/tripod on eBay now. As a causal star gazer, I am happy with the old RA setup. If I want a GOTO scope, I would up-grade to ETX90PE. (I remember both mounts were listed 3 or 4 weeks ago; they didn't sell.)
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Own two poor man's Questar:ETX90 RA
Edited by violini (10/14/08 12:15 AM)
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stefanj
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Posts: 1350
Loc: Western New York State
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I think the 2130 mount is going to be to big (ring wise as the 2130 newt is a 5.1" scope) I have one of these and I can't figure out how to mount the ETX to it (plus my daughter won't let "daddy" tear her scope apart again)
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Life is a circus- and I'm stuck in the FREAK TENT
If these are blue- it means the moon is full!
Meade ETX 90RA w/ tripod
Meade AZ 70
Meade DS 2130 AT
Zhumell 10" Dob
Zhumell Plossel EP and Filter set
Simmons 10x50 Binoculars
GLPx6
LPI
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jgraham
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Posts: 5373
Loc: Dayton, Ohio
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I really liked the mount on my DS-2130, before I bought my LXD75 SN6 I even used it for some basic imaging. I made a set of spacing rings so I could mount smaller OTAs in the clam shell. I suspect you could make an 'L' bracket to replace the clamp. Eventually I cheated; I bought a DSX-90 which is an ETX-90 OTA on a DS-2000 mount. I saw that Meade is sellng the DSX-105 on WalMart's web site using the new DS-2000 Mk II mounts.
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-John
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Homebuilt scopes from 4.25-16.5"
Meade LXD75-N6/SN6/SC8, DSX-90, ETX-60BB, ETX-125PE, DS-2130
Orion StarBlast, BinoViewers, Coronado PST
Rebel XT/XTi, DSI Pro (I & II), DSI, LPI, Electronic Eyepiece, Phillips SPC900NC
Tasco 60mm Refractors
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stefanj
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DUH Never even thought of making spacers- hmmm wonder when the daughter is spending a weekend at grandmas??? Might just have to take her scope apart one more time!
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Life is a circus- and I'm stuck in the FREAK TENT
If these are blue- it means the moon is full!
Meade ETX 90RA w/ tripod
Meade AZ 70
Meade DS 2130 AT
Zhumell 10" Dob
Zhumell Plossel EP and Filter set
Simmons 10x50 Binoculars
GLPx6
LPI
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cnstarz
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Reged: 12/22/07
Posts: 538
Loc: Kentucky, USA
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This may be too expensive but looks like Orion is marketing a mount like you are describing... web page
Regards,
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Matt
Apogee 50mm BB scope
ETX-60 BB
Meade 70-az
5" DIY Newt (wip)
C6-N on CG-4 GEM
Gallery
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matthew2000tx
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Posts: 127
Loc: San Antonio, TX
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This is just like the Meade DSX... the only difference is the OTA on the DSX has a differ focuser. Here is a link on my equipment page on my website: Bottom Left
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<>< Matthew R.
www.geocities.com/astro2matt
www.freegift.net
*16" Meade Lightbridge
*10.1" f/4.5 Coulter Odyessy Dobsonian
*90mm Meade DSX Mak-Cass
*60mm Meade Refractor on Sears Discoverer EQ Mount
*60mm Tasco Refractor on Tasco EQ Mount
*10x50 Bushnell Binos
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