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Without realising it, the app was set up on demo mode! It is now turned off and I thought that would solve things but although the scope continues to function as a standalone device, I still cant get the app to "talk" or link up correctly - even finding the moon on the app is not working! Still don't know whether it is me or the app and dealer says persevere etc but you tube and other reviews seem to indicate that the app should just work once aligned correctly etc. so I am getting quite frustrated with it all! any advice appreciated

Thanks - Just an update - I have had the scope for 10 days ish and initially had an issue with the red dot finder (RDF) being loose - now resolved that but no matter what I try I cant get the app to work/link with the scope. I bought this model as a complete beginner and it looks pretty idiot proof on reading the instructions and viewing stuff online it appears straightforward. I have aligned the rdf with the scope several times, have aligned the app with the mirror etc and followed the instructions to the letter. I have also deleted and reinstalled the app with no joy. What happens is that the app tells me where to move the scope then says it is locked on (goes green) but it is no where the target. I tried to find the moon on several occasions and the app directed me approx 180 degrees away from it! It seems to works as a standalone scope in tandem with the rdf, but the whole reason I bought it was for the app/ease of use. I did get if from a respected dealer but they are still mainly online sales so I am waiting for their advice as I not sure whether it is faulty or me doing something wrong (but I cant see what). Does anyone have any advice what I can try? Many thanks

Thanks - in which case I would be interested to know views from those "more experienced persons" regarding the starsense explorer range? FLO's list only shows one of the starsense range and that model is listed as unavailable so I cant gauge much from that?

Hi, first post as a Newby. I’ve been doing a little bit of basic research as I’m interested in getting a telescope. As I’m a complete beginner I was thinking of getting one of the celestron star sense explorer models. I was looking at either the LT114 or LT127. However the LT127 which I assume is a slightly better model appears to be out of stock everywhere but there are a few LT114 ‘s about from what I can see. I believe that these models have a bird Jones lens and have Seen mixed reviews from more experienced persons ibut the general reviews I’ve seen from users seem to indicate indicate this is a good starting Telescope.. If anybody’s got any views on this or any alternative beginners models please let me know. Ideally I want something that’s easy to use but still gives me a little bit of room for manoeuvre as I get more experienced. Cheers