Old Clive

Hi, just wondering which eyepiece you use? Thanks

OK, panic over. It seems that that orange power button on the Powertank only needs a very quick press to turn it on. I was pressing for too long. Now all I need is a clear sky and I can use the telescope for the first time! Thanks for any replies though 👍

Hi, I wonder if I could get some help please: I've just taken delivery of a Skywatcher Discovery 150i WiFi. I also have a Celestron 6.1 Ah Powertank. I can connect the the telescope to the SynScan app on battery power ok. But when I connect the Powertank using the supplied cable I lose the wifi connection. The Powertank is fully charged. Any thoughts please? Am I doing (or not doing) something stupid? By the way, there's an orange button on the Powertank - not sure what it's supposed to do - seems to do nothing. And the 4 LEDs on the Powertank only light up when it's plugged into the mains to charge up.

Hello from the UK 🇬🇧 I'm an absolute newbie too - so new I haven't even got a telescope yet! Ordered it about 10 weeks ago, but hope it will arrive in the next few days....🤔 This is a great site with plenty of people to help you on your star-gazing journey.

Yes I heard about those. Thanks - good advice

Thanks for the reply JOC, much appreciated and very useful. But as my scope is (or will be when it arrives!) is a 150i, with the wi-fi GoTo mount, don't I just need one finder to get the initial line-up correct then the scope will go to whatever I want to look at? Sorry if I'm asking silly questions....🥺 When I get my hands on the scope and start using it all this might start making sense! Thanks

Hi Zermelo and thanks for all the guidance & info 👍 I was wondering why you would need both a Zelrad and a 6x30 RACI? Aren't they both finders that essentially do the same thing? And if you were to just have one, which would it be? Thanks

Thanks Dan, yes that makes perfect sense! And thanks for keeping your reply simple 🙂 Can't wait to get my telescope and start observing!

Hello I'm still awaiting delivery of my first telescope, a Sky-Watcher Star Discovery 150i WiFi. So, without any user experience, I have this question (and apologies in advance if it's a ridiculous question!): If, as described in the FLO website, all I need to do to find objects is enter the detail of my location into the GoTo app, why's is a red dot finder provided? Would I ever need to use it? Maybe the finder is provided as standard on the tube and it's easier to leave it there rather than manufacture a separate tube without it for GoTo use? Thanks

Hello all I have a Sky-Watcher Star Discovery 150i WiFi https://www.firstlightoptics.com/az-goto/sky-watcher-star-discovery-150i.html on order from FLO, which I hope to get in the next week or so (fingers crossed). I have also ordered a 2x Barlow and a BST StarGuider 18mm eyepiece, a Baader Hyperion 24mm and a Baader Hyperion 8mm. I was wondering what else I need to get to hit the ground running? I'm interested in observation only (both planets and DSOs if possible), and live in north west London. My thoughts at the moment are a BST StarGuider 5mm eyepiece and a Celestron Lithium Powertank https://www.firstlightoptics.com/batteries-powerpacks/celestron-6-1-ah-powertank-lithium-lt.html Anything else I should get? Any recommended filters to cope with light pollution? Dew hood? Thanks for your advice. Old Clive

Hi. Did you end up with the Discovery 150i in the end? I've got one on order with FLO and would be interested in what you think of it. Thanks

Hi. I've got a Star Discovery 150P on order and am looking at a power pack for it. Are you happy with the 8300mAh Talentcell? I've seen it on Amazon for £62.99, is this where you got yours, and did you need to purchase any cables to go with it? Thanks and hope you're enjoying the 150P.

Hi 👋. I'm completely new to this astronomy lark, and I've just purchased a Star Discovery 150P, now waiting for it to arrive. I'm aware that the eyepieces supplied (10m and 25mm) are not of great quality, so am thinking of upgrading, and would appreciate advice. My budget at the moment is limited to £150 or so, and I'm interested in viewing only. I'd like to see planets and DSO as well as possible within my budget. FLO are offering a Baader Hyperion 8mm to 24mm zoom with a Baader Zoom Barlow for £235. Would this be a good option? Or would two or three fixed eyepieces such as the BST StarGuiders (with a Barlow) be a better option? Or are there other makes that I should consider (OVL Nirvana)? Sorry - but there just seems to be so much choice ! Thanks

Thanks for the recommendations - waiting for a clear sky now....

Thanks for the fast reply - I'll take a look