So it does come with a handle on the tube? In some online shops it seems to and others not. I would imagine it would be an awkward carry if it had no handle, especially if wet with dew

Nice video... exactly the scope I am looking to buy

So darn glad I watched this, I was going mental looking for that screw holding the viewfinder🤔. Just bought the 6" from FLO and thought it odd there was one screw but 2 screw holes. Your video helped immensely so I stopped my frantic search. But, how hard is it to clean the mirror? I looked into the tube and saw smearing around the edges.

I guess you can’t use this sitting down? Standing only?

Ive ought a sw 250p and ever time i look at an object i keep on seeing the secondery mirror

Pretty cool gadget, but not for me. You are playing with your phone more than anything. But attaching the phone to the scope would be much better so it's right there. 👍 To me, my old Sky Commander DSC with encoders is much easier to use, and without losing your night vision. For the gadget junkies it might be the best thing since sliced bread. 😆 However there is another finder called the PiFinder that uses Plate Solving for incredible accuracy, and is nearly instantaneously in Version 3. It is also a DIY device where people customize it for their own use and 3D print cases, mounts, etc and just buy the electronics "kit". But of course is a bit higher priced. The PiFinder is a stand alone unit without the need for a blinding phone display, plus works on any scope and any mount for push-to use. But overall I think yours is a nice product 👍, although a bit over priced.

If it's as accurate as Starsense Explorer then it's certainly a much easier and neater solution. Assume it won't be so sensitive about which smartphone is used either.

Will this app work on equatorial mount such as eq3??

Astrohopper does the same for free.

This is great, but $225 US for this is expensive. I was going to order one, but the cost is a bit over the top. Thanks for reviewing!

Hello, I already have this box and I wonder why it must be initialized on stars and not on planets? Because given the weather in my area it would be much easier to spot them, if you had the answer? Thank you

Did you consider free Astro Hopper website with your phone attached to the telescope?

Interesting but feels over complex. I use the brilliant 'ps align pro' apple app. for just $3.99. Fix it to the dob. Select the object you want to find from its database. Select 'Push to' The app then suggests a nearby bright star. Move the dob to that star. Press align on the phone then the app directs you to the object you are looking for. So simple.

Thank you for such a thorough demonstration. It still seems like a lot of setting up for if I only quick view of the sky. This has put me off using finders like sky commander. I think I will stay using my Klein Tools Digital Angle Gauge and the protractor on the base of my Dobsonian and get the coordinates for Stelarium. The setting up is very quick, point the base of the scope north, done.

Intrigued chris.woudl this work with a long focal length scope like a big dob or sct Mac?

Well that seems like a better option to upgrading to a go to mount.

Funny that, i came across this ,but then didn't finish watching it as i was looking at the Sky watcher 250p instead ! Then after a day, i actually searched for the Stella Lyra and i ended up HERE again !!! 😂😂😂

Do yall sell in the State, or just directly from England on the website?

Thanks for the video, i would love to get a Dob Telescope, but I'm next to useless at DIY

You mean to tell me that a 10 inch scope doesn't have a 2 speed focuser. I wouldn't own it

Whilst learning the hobby, I lost a few nights alignments and imaging sessions due to poor power. FLO supplied me a Nevada PSU and I no longer worry about power issues, and can concentrate on getting good alignments and data.

Crikey mate talk about putting it together in a tight space lol, mind you I would think you've had plenty of practice putting them together at the IAS.

I have the same scope Chris but I must admit I use my 8"dob more.i took my eyepiece holder of as one night I tried to move the scope with gloves on and stripped the threads on the holder.the 8" is a skywatcher but I will invest in a lazy Susan like the sella lyra.clear skies Vic

Branching out Chris?

Well I guess one can always dream about having a master piece. They would make a dream come true and thanks for the tour it was great

Thanks for the vid, lovely to see your range of scopes.

finally I can put a face on whom sends me all the clouds everytime I get a new "toy" 😝

Thanks Grant and Chris.

We enjoyed meeting a bunch of you at the show yesterday, however, if you weren't able to join us, I hope you like this behind the scenes tour (before the doors opened). Please remember you can always email us with questions at [email protected] ,Clear skies!

I really enjoyed your vids on the heritage 150p and this one's great as well. Thanks!

Is it a big difference to use a 2'' focuser instead of a 1 1/4?

może jakiś test przeprowadzisz . Na razie wiemy tylko , że są te okulary w sprzedaży . O ich przydatności i jakości nie wiemy nic

Look like a nice set there Chris

I will have to give these a try in my scopes.

Hi Chris great price look like a good set of eyepieces

this is a great video, short and sharp!

Just bought eq 5 pro. Have 12v power supply. Plugged it in and it began to whistle ...zzzzzz whatever you want to call it. Is this norma ?

Love a bit of eyepiece projection

Thank you very much. Hope to get a shot of the corona during the eclipse

Truly great presentation and I (as a newbie) was able to understand everything you said (NOT even close to common on KZbin films), great pedagogical talent!!! I have a questions regarding your statement about that beginner telescopes might not be able to reach focus due to the design. I am planning to get a Sky-Watcher Explorer 200 PDS to be used with a Canon EOS 70D and an HEQ5 Pro mount. Will I be able to get focus on that setup? Many thanks in advance!

Great teaching video. ❤

Hope you can make more videos like this. This is very good information from my favorite "astrogear pusher" 😍

18V One+ 150-Watt battery 12v power source RYi150CBT

i have a samsung nx 1000 camera a celesteron 130 scope and a barlow lens. also a t ring.for camera. any ideas please.

What adaptors etc did you use in the video, the details aren't in the description?

I have a Canon EOS R50 and an Astromaster 130eq-md. I have a one piece t-adapter/ring that works great with my husband's 80azs, but not at all with mine. I know I'm missing the piece you spoke of to help me achieve focus, I'd appreciate any recommendations. Also, the barlow 2x he has made everything worse. Thank you and your video was very helpful!

I have a XLT 150 Celestron and an m200 when I use a barlow lens the camera does not focus. Also I cant seem to take even a good photo of the moon. any tips?

Thanks Chris!! Just wondering if you can recommend a t-ring for a fujifilm xT-200? I just purchased a refractor and wasn’t sure. Thank you!!

I've just purchased a 10" bresser dob from FLO, ordered it Saturday evening and delivery is due tomorrow I can't wait.

Great video Chris! I'm considering getting a Newtonian. I'm concerned about collimation as I'll be using it a a field scope. I hear an f4 system can be a nightmare and I should stick to a more conservative f5 system. Which one have you got and what are your thoughts? Clear skies Mark