newbie from Devon!!

[Moon monkey]

Hi Steve, welcome to SGL

[tonyjh2]

Hi Steve and welcome to the forum.

Doesn't look as if anyone's answered your question about the Explorer 150PL. I can't speak from experience, but it is a popular choice. I believe there's a couple of model options with the Explorer. I think the "PL" refers to a parabolic-shaped mirror and a slightly longer focal length making it better for planetary & lunar viewing, with the shorter version better for astrophotography. At the limit of my knowledge now, so will leave for others far better informed than I to comment on this. If you don't get any luck, you can always contact FLO (First Light optics - link at top of the SL site) who always seem to be very knowledgeable and helpful.

[todd8137]

hi steve and welcome

[sparks1]

hi

[sparks1]

Hi,

many thanks for that!

[Doug]

Hi Steve

A warm welcome to the SGL,

hope we can help you with any problems you have in the future

Nice choice of scope and even better on a dark site

Doug

Essex

[rubberman]

Welcome to SGL

[Trillian]

Hi Steve,

Welcome to The Lounge from a fellow Plymouthian.

[Martin-Devon]

And welcome from another member in Devon - you'll enjoy the SGL site, it's great....

[hawker]

Hi and a BIG welcome to SGL.

It's a great place to get lots of info and advice...(and how to spend your money!!!-but in a good way that is for a most worthy cause!)

Best of luckand clear skies

[ScoobyStoo]

Hi Steve, warm welcome to SGL.

Have just purchased a Skywatcher myself so can recommend them.

[Multi-Coated]

Hi & Welcome...........

[Demonperformer]

Hi, Steve, and welcome to the forum from next-door Dorset ...

All right, the far end of next-door Dorset ...