Celestron Powertank

I was just in Maplins (Jervis St) at lunchtime and they seemed to have plenty of those powertanks left. I also noticed that the warmed gloves and insoles are now only €12.99. ALso they have a warmed sleeveless thermal vest for 32.99.

What I wan't to know is where you carry the batteries!!! I can see it now. J.A Astronomer out for the club observing session, warmed insoles inserted, wearing an electrically warmed vest, warmed gloves, and rake of wires trailing behing and a maplin powertank in a backpack powering the lot. He steps from his car and says something like

'A small step for <pause>. man, one giant leap............'

I'll get me coat!

I'll get me coat!

Heated, of course... :lol:

What I wan't to know is where you carry the batteries!!!

A very fair question, heat takes a fair amount of power, so they're either big or dont last long..

sorry for the N00b question, but im just getting a GoTo Mount this weekend. Will this product from maplin allow me to power that for a few hours on a cold night? how do i connect it to the mount? do i need a transformer to step up or down?

sorry for the N00b question, but im just getting a GoTo Mount this weekend. Will this product from maplin allow me to power that for a few hours on a cold night? how do i connect it to the mount? do i need a transformer to step up or down?

Hi Fintan,

If the mount has a 12V input it might come with a cigarette lighter plug. If not, you can buy one. I will be buying one of the power packs tomorrow so you can 'try before you buy' if you want - give be a call if you want to borrow it.

Michael.

This might prove usefull...........

www.cloudynights.com/documents/powertank.pdf