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I have just been given a Meade ETX80AT-TC refractor telescope.
As I was finding my way around it, I turned the barlow flip lever a few times to see how it worked. It operated ok at first but then would the flip lever would only turn about halfway; so I think it's stuck - can you help please?
Hi Steve
I haven't used one of these, so I can't really give you a complete answer...and I don't have one on hand to play around with.
But why wouldn't you contact Meade customer service? They are very helpful, and know this stuff inside and out.
here is a link to the support webpage:
http://www.meade.com/support/index.html
And their toll free number is 800-626-3233
Give them a call and see what they say. It may be that they have heard of this problem before, and either have a fix or a quick solution to get you a new one.
Paul Wagner
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