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Talk about extra weight, overloading, lol ! Just a matter of time before parts fatigue sets in, it has to and what do you gain, lol ! Good Luck ! PS: Hopefully no one follows along with this !

We aren't too far behind in the last year, lol !

I have very rarely heard of anything but as you said to each his own. And as I mentioned I don't think the vast majority will get as involved. Just curious as to your thoughts ! Clear Skies to you !

Thats what my last post is about, what it implies.

But we can't all get so parnoid that we all look over our shoulders at everything, as with the SeeStar world, its a smart telescope used for astro enjoyment not a world of big investment, big banking or big TV movie watching for that matter. As mentioned how many times have irregularities been brought out to make it ....... !

Seems to take a bit of the fun, the easy interest out of the SS world but I think the vast majority won't go there, their bank accounts are safe, lol ! But as you pointed out to each their own, I was just curious.

I was talking the security end.

For the average SS user is all of this necessary and what do you get in the end ? Its only a smart telescopes data and whatever else is entailed.

So let us have a look !

At 60° C we'll all shut down, lol !

Just got word here in Ontario, Canada that mine is being shipped today from my dealer, 200 miles away south. I will likely get it Tues via UPS. I ordered mine on Apr 25, so they have arrived in Canada !

My Dwarf II did the same I always had to fine adjust it, maybe its the nature of the beast !

That adage, doesn't apply ! I don't care who does what, I have been through it all several times, but I still feel justified to point this out, FYI but as usual very few care, lol !

This is all well and good, I know battery performance very well, I know solar very well but what about the many unsuspecting newcomers that don't, its for them not I. I guess ZWO just forgets about those although they are one of the main target audiences in this new end of astronomy. Remember the old saying ' take their money and run ', lol ! As to my temps, in my world we get -45° C on some nites but I don't do astronomy below -15° C any more but when it comes to lithium batterys I know what to expect, I am a long time expert as well, lol ! But I care about those that aren't, not like many and I won't say anymore. As I said up above ' I give up ', lol !

Well you have justified the lack of simple data for the unsuspecting newcomers, you have let them off the hook ! Not surprising rational from an experienced exp.... , lol ! PS: It probably saved them a minute amount of time and space to provide a short explanation as to how their batteries will / might perform in below freezing temps, a little curtisy to some that have just spent $ xxx on their product, well done !

I give up ! LOL !

Your post here answers it all, lol !

Did you ever think that maybe you thought wrong, lol ?

Two things, first there may be many newcomers into this end of the hobby that don't realize or consider the issue and secondly a confirmation that the temperature range only pertains to battery related concerns, their performance and not other considerations. You talk as if everyone buying into this new end are experienced whatevers ! As I mentioned a simple heads up for those new learners, a consideration, they won't all be scientifically minded geniuses like some, lol ! PS: Why does a simple question asked always become a major problem, lol !

A huge explanation, I am well aware of the usability of various types of batteries. My only concern is a brief sentence or two, from the horses mouth, as to how workable or restrictive their batteries are at lower temperatures, just a heads up but not technical. Just to give the unaware astronomers of what to expect, maybe what to prepare for on those cold subfreezing nites when Orion is hanging high above their heads, it dosen't have to be rocket science, just a simple whats up. Too much to ask ?

You know that and I know that from many years of experience but there are very likely many new comers that don't and thus my post, my comments and the ensuing learning curve. And you are correct Lithium batteries are not cold weather batteries in any appliance incl. portable work tools, etc. So why shouldn't the manufacturer give them a full, honest explanation, its important.

So it is all hidden in one line in the spec. block ie recommended 0-40° C ! I would really have thought that would be an important factor / feature to be clearly pointed out because many of us new owners will / do live in some pretty cold climates when, say, Orion, the Pleides are at their best ! Maybe even give, very clearly, the reason or the hazards if using it below 0° other than maybe fast battery drain, I guess maybe the powers that be don't really care about that end, lol ?

I have probably read this some time but what is the minimum temperature that the SS can effectively be used ! Below freezing, if so how much ?

After all of this turmoil I think I will get everything I need by rereading the SynScan User Guide and confirming all my settings which are suspect. Thanx for all the comments / help, it is appreciated !

The SynScan Pro version I am using is 2.3.6, I will have to check my Gti but I believe is up to date, I will get back.