u/PikachuOfTheShadow

Hi all, upgrading my handlebar to help with hand fatigue and given the price of the handlebar I don't want to mess it up.

My factory stem has a no gap sign for the 2 top bolts which means I need to first tighten the top bolts til there's no gap between the faceplate and stem before tightening the 2 others.

I was wondering if I should apply the same method for a carbon handlebar? My current faceplate says 10nm Max but I know with a carbon fiber handlebar I should torque it to 5nm and use carbon grip paste. Just not sure about what order tighten the bolts

Thanks

As a token of appreciation for everyone who helped me pick this out, here is the final setup! I surprised my partner with the 6" Celestron StarSense Explorer 130mm Tabletop Dobsonian when she got home and she was over the moon. Her first impressions "this looks like the real deal" 😅

​The assembly instructions were straightforward, and I’m impressed by how sturdy the base feels. I'm starting to understand how everyone suggested a dobsonian over a tripod. Though I must say doing the research for this gift actually piqued my own interest, and I think I’ll be keen to try to do some stargazing myself too.

Thanks everyone

Hello everyone! I’ve read the beginner's guide and the comments, and it was a bit overwhelming because it seems not everyone agrees on the list of suggested telescopes or the use of tripods. However, as pointed out in the guide, the right telescope ultimately depends on each individual's circumstances, so I thought I'd ask for some help

My partner has shown an interest in space and the sky recently and mentioned how cool it would be to have a telescope, so I thought I'd get her one but I have 0 experience with telescopes. I didn't where to start at all at the beginning but the guide was definitely helpful to get me started.

In terms of our situation:

• We live in the outer suburbs. According to darksitefinder's map legend, we're in a yellow zone and we have a backyard, so we will be using it at home.
• We are also a short drive away from rural areas in the green zone, or even blue if we drive a bit longer.
• We will likely be driving to areas with less light pollution, so transportation and ease of use on the go are important.
• Budget $USD 400-550
• Australia
• Observing goals: stars, planets

The one that caught my eye in the guide is the Celestron StarSense Explorer 130mm Tabletop Dobsonian because of the smartphone feature, which I think is cool and will come in handy for my partner as she has no prior experience with telescopes.

I also came across what I believe is the same telescope but with a tripod: Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ Reflector.

I have zero experience with manipulating a telescope, and I did read in the guide that if tripods are not good the telescope will move during viewing and that a Dobsonian base is more stable. Has anyone had experience with the StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ with the tripod? Is it of good quality? To me, it feels like it would be easier to transport and set up outside, but again, I don’t have any real-life experience so I will rely on people with experience! Also open to other suggestions if you feel like there are other telescopes worth considering.

Thanks in advance

Currently trying to optimize MSFS24 in VR and it's proven difficult without seeing an FPS count. On flat screen I use Rivatuner but it doesn't show in VR.

fpsVR isn't free so I just want to make sure it works on PSVR2 before buying.

Thanks