Matttt

This may be what you are looking for... https://www.firstlightoptics.com/telescope-bags-cases-storage/oklop-padded-bag-for-3001500-newtonians.html although you may need to remove any accessories, I have one for an 8" dob and can only leave the focuser on.

Hi BizzleNizzle,

Bet you can't wait to get that first scope delivered!

Very glad that I have read this post.

I have only had my dob for a short while, however I have been bringing it straight back into a relatively warm living room, pooping all caps on and parking it upright in the corner of the room - I will be following the advice above going forwards!

On 27/02/2022 at 15:42, bosun21 said:

Some 2” eyepieces require the extension piece to reach focus. This is the reason it’s included and it’s not a big deal to me to simply either use it or pull the 2” EP out 5mm. The plus points on this scope negates this  minor niggle in my opinion 

On 27/02/2022 at 16:42, Mike Q said:

As mentioned you should a recieved a 35mm extension with it.  You may need that to achieve focus.  In some cases you may need more then that and there is a 50mm/2 inch extension available as well.  

Thanks both, 

I have now been able to try the eyepiece with the extension tube and was able to reach focus. Wasn't really sure why it was included but now it makes sense - i'm very new to this and have lots to learn!

Thank you for the continued warm welcomes. I am quickly finding out I have a lot to learn! The good thing is, i'm in no rush and I am looking forward to enjoying this for years to come

Hi all

I have recently taken delivery of a StellaLyra 8" Dob and after waiting a few weeks for the storms to clear have finally managed to get it outside.

Whilst i am very pleased with the scope there appears to be an issue with the included 30mm 2" eyepiece. As a few others have noted in their reviews on FLO's website I could not achieve focus without pulling it out slightly from the focuser. Now my question is, is this issue related just to the eyepiece or is it an issue with the focuser?

If its just the eyepiece I won't be losing too much sleep over it and will probably look to replace with something similar from another brand. With that said, are there any recommendations on which eyepieces to buy next? I only have the 30mm and 9mm that came packaged with the scope.

Thanks

Thanks for the warm welcome. I will certainly look into a Planisphere - I do have 'Turn Left at Orion' on order so hopefully that will come in handy too.

Hi all,

Quick introduction, I am new to the forum after buying my first real telescope after waiting far too many years. I have always had a fascination with the night sky but never got round to making the time to take it a bit more seriously.  Whilst waiting for the weather to improve I have been attempting to learn what constellations are visible this time of year, still a long way to go!

Well, now I have an 8" dob (a Stellalyra from FLO) and tonight got it out for the first time since receiving it. First task was to line up the finder scope which I did using Alnilam, after that I managed to locate the Orion nebula, pretty pleased with the first viewing.

In the future I hope to get to some dark sky sites, go to some star parties and learn more about the night sky so I can observe all year round.

Thanks

Matt