A first class, portable 6 inch refractor telescope that has a brilliant, bright, wide-field view of the night sky. Extremely well made for the price. The only thing I have done is upgrade the focuser to a Crayford (bought from FLO). I find this is a plus that removes the play in the focus. I did the same with my other telescope the 120 mm Startravel refractor. The CA is very little and for me this is not an issue at all. I am purely a visual observer and these telescopes are just the job. Highly recommend this refractor and FLO for fast delivery service.

I bought it, I believe early in 2020 or late 2019. It has become my best astrophotography telescope. Although it shows some minor aberration in large objects, it has been great for almost all deep sky photography. I think that 50% of my best photos have been taken with this 150mm startravel sky-watcher telescope. So far a very good purchase from FLO. I have to say that I replaced its original focuser and installed on it a 10:1 two speed focuser. That also helped in improving its imaging capabilities.

I already own a 6" Newton. But because of awkard observing positions (standing and/or many adjustments of observerchair when changing objects), I've decided to bring some more color into my observing sessions (pun intended). So I took the chance and ordered this OTA. Shipment happened within reasonanable time. Scope was in original packaging which was dented on that side which doesn't contain massive schock absorbing material - only carton boxes. Greetings from Murphy - and to the QA-managers of FLO & SkyWatcher. Luckily first daylight after unpacking didn't reveal any obvious damage. Star testing will show if collimation has ben hampered.

Then I've gave the optics a first run by focussing on roofs, antennas and metal chimneys. Purple and yellow fringes as expected, but not much worse compared to my Evostar Achromat 120/1000. Bonus: The dewcap of the new OTA allows for reducing the aperture to 110 mm, which reduces colors a bit more.

Using the also ordered StarDiscovery mount the OTA shows the mounts limits visually (as expected: several seconds dampening time after movement and/or focus). See also separate comment on this mount. Nevertheless I don't expect problems when using the combination for EAA. A much better mount visually is the AZ4 I've used afterwards. Then I'm down to 1 - 2 seconds. which is very reasonable. Aditional weight at the rear from Mirror and Erfle 2" eyepiece about 1,5 kg (3 lbs).

I was also reliefed to learn that sufficient in-focus is available. I could use the SV305 CMOS camera mounted on a split mirror which usually rides on a Bresser Polaris 102/460 on another Discovery mount w/o significant focus adjustments. Additional weight at the rear from Mirror and camera 0,75 kg (1,5 lbs). Dampening time with camera and Synscan/Wifi 1 - 2 seconds. I expect the mount dithering but only in small amplitudes.

As always: Weather control is alredy possible. You want rain & clouds? Buy a telescope ...

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Peter

This telescope is fantastic value for money. I purchased the Startravel 150 as an upgrade to my old 90mm refractor. It is amazingly portable considering that it's a 6 inch refractor. First light yielded an amazing view of Jupiter with heavy banding and definite colour between the main belts. Also the Great Red Spot was resolved quite nicely. The Orion nebula was a beatuiful sight. And star clusters were just to drool for. I took the telescope along to my society's (The Baker Street Irregular Astronomers) support starparty for the Stargazing Live event on television. And I was very chuffed with the interest that the telescope received over 100 people observed through the Startravel. And I felt that I definitely helped to bring some new people into the fabulous world of amatuer astronomy. This telescope is very well made and the objective lens is figured beautifully. The views I have been rewarded with are wonderful and rich with a very nice field of view. I give this telescope 5 stars and more.