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We are very pleased to announce that Lunt Solar Systems has begun the
manufacturing of Solar Filters, Solar Telescopes, and Accessories in Tucson,
Arizona.
Lunt Solar will be introducing many new products this coming year. Their
products will range from entry level 50mm etalon filters thru to 200mm Solar
Systems. Some of which will be utilizing our new patented etalon technology.
They have put together a group of experienced solar enthusiasts who are looking
forward to energizing the hobby with a continued commitment to advancing
technologies, pride in quality, and the highest level of customer care.
Alberta Premium Optics is proud to be one of their Canadian dealers.
NEWS & INFORMATION
Information Regarding the Double Pass System
The driving cost of a Solar Telescope is the Etalon and the
Blocking Filters. The cost of an Etalon increases quickly with diameter. The
theory was to pass the beam thru the same etalon twice producing a reduced
bandpass system without the added cost of a second etalon. In order for this to
be a worthwhile solution, the cost of the filters systems needed to double pass
should be less than the cost of an additional etalon. Initial feedback clearly
indicated that this would be the case.
When building the double pass system prototype at the end of last year they had
utilized high quality "one off" filters and components because they were not in
the production phase...
The double pass system worked and they was very pleased.
During the process it became clear that the filters designed around the etalon
had to meet high tolerances for anti-reflection and polarization, etc. RFQ's and
specs were sent out to various filter suppliers requesting pricing on these
items. Orders were placed based on these specifications and they waited for them
to arrive......
It wasn't long before test runs came back demonstrating that the filters could
not be made to the tolerances. Samples were delivered and the production model
was assembled.
Lunt Solar Systems was not impressed.
Etalon Systems
An Etalon is manufactured to the highest of optical specifications. Their
etalons are designed to have a theoretical bandpass of 0.6 Angstroms.
There are many other factors that come into play with regard to how well an
etalon system will perform. Placing an etalon on the front of a telescope is
almost ideal. The light from the Sun is essentially collimated and at normal
incidence, the etalon will perform close to theoretical. (0.6A)
Placing an etalon internal to an optical system introduces a few complications.
Although collimating systems are used to optimize the beam, it is not possible
to truly collimate the beam 100% across the entire aperture of the etalon.
Optimization is done at 60-80% of aperture diameter to avoid a small "sweet
spot". Although optimized, the etalon will be compromised slightly due to the
off axis beam angles and the bandpass will increase slightly. In their case the
theoretical value is increased to ~0.7 Angstroms. The trade off is cost. A less
expensive system due to the smaller etalon with a slightly higher bandpass.
Double Stacking
(The reasons for double stacking vs single have not changed)
The best views of the Sun are undoubtedly seen thru a dual etalon system. The
reduction in bandpass from an estimated 0.8 Angstroms to 0.5 Angstroms just seem
to bring the Sun's surface to life. Larger apertures on a good seeing day
usually result in a WOW! from those who are lucky enough. Adding a second etalon
to an existing etalon is not quite as simple as it may seem. Both etalons need
to be brought on line (tuned) and both need to be tiltable such that all ghosts
are eliminated.
Ideally the transmission curves should overlap perfectly when on band to provide
for the best possible resolution and contrast.
An easy way to estimate the bandpass of a double stacked etalon system is to
multiply the bandpasses together.
Two front mounted etalon systems with 0.6 Angstrom ideal bandpass would have
double stacked value of ~0.36 Angstroms. (great for surface detail). The actual
value depends on how well "matched" the etalons are and the accuracy to which
they are fabricated. Double passing an internal etalon would have been ideal
from a match point of view.
However, the best bandpass that can be achieved is still the multiple of the
actual bandpass which in this case would be ~0.5A.
Why the switch to Double Stack vs Double Pass?
After several months of testing and re-specifying it turns out that the double
passing will not provide the image results that they wanted. As a result they
have decided to add a factory matched second etalon to the system despite the
additional cost. The addition of a second etalon at the factory maintains the
initial bandpass specification and increases the functionality of the system as
a whole.
The LS60T/DP/DS
Having designed and manufactured Solar Telescopes for many years, factory
personnel are very aware of what they feel is an acceptable system. Although the
initial indications were that the 60DP would provide excellent images for the
price, they cannot manufacture the 60 in this manner if they feel there is a
better solution for the money. (simply put).
Although the etalon system was functioning at <0.55 Angstroms, the residual
errors in other filters washed out a lot of the detail.
The LS60T/DP (now DS) will be double stacked from the factory.
The LS60T/DP will utilize unobstructed etalons.
It will have the added functionality that it can used both single and double
stacked.
In single stack mode the bandpass will be ~0.7 (guaranteed <0.8A) for prominence
viewing.
In double stack mode the bandpass will be ~0.5 (guaranteed <0.55A) for surface
detail.
Pricing will remain the same thru July 31st.
But as you can imagine, the addition of the second
etalon will require a price adjustment after this date.
The LS200T/DP/DS
The LS200T has also been redesigned for production.
The system will maintain its original bandpass specifications.
The system can be used in both single and double stack modes.
The system will still be available with the CaK option.
However, due to the removal of the beamsplitter from the
system, the mirror will be switchable from the Ha side to the CaK side. The
system will now utilize an etalon cavity design that was currently being aligned
toward the rear end SCT system that was not set to come out until next year. The
cavity design utilizes unobstructed etalons.
Lunt Solar Systems was hoping to have the system demo at RTMC but unfortunately
there just isn't enough time to get the mechanics completed.
Pricing will not be effected and is valid thru July 31st 2008.
Upcoming additions to the site will include:
• Image Gallery.
• More product announcements. (Yes! they're not done yet)
• Soon to be available hats, shirts etc.
• Access to the Lunt Solar Sytems online Solar System. (they're in sunny
Tucson for a reason)
Check back often!
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TELESCOPES
35mm LS35THa
BASIC PACKAGE DELUXE PACKAGE
APO is proud to announce the
newest member of the Lunt Solar Systems family of products...The
New LS35THa!
This dedicated Hydrogen-alpha telescope is the most compact 35mm etalon system
currently available.
An unobstructed, front mounted, 35mm etalon provides a bandpass of <0.75
Angstroms. Prominences and some surface detail can quickly be viewed thru this
very portable single stack system. Add it to an existing system or use it as a
quick grab-n-go.
Because the LS35THa is small and compact it is ideally suited to being stacked
side by side for Binocular viewing.
Specifications
• Aperture - 35mm Unobstructed Front Mounted Etalon
• Band Pass - <0.75 Angstroms
• Focal Length - 400mm
• Blocking Filter - 4mm, Full Disk Image up to
400mm Focal
• 1.25" helical focuser, all normal 1.25" eyepieces
can be used
• Largest diameter - 62mm
• Main tube diameter - 55.5mm
• Tube length without blocking filter - 340mm
• Tube length with blocking filter - 415mm
• Weight without holder - 1350grams
Basic Package Part
#
LS35THa $499
• LS35THa Telescope Assembly
• Mounting Rings with Standard Base
Deluxe Package
Part # LS35THaDX $649
• LS35THa Telescope Assembly
• 6mm blocking filter
• Mounting Rings with Standard Base
• Mounting base with 1/4-20 photo-tread
• TeleVue Sol Searcher
• 10mm LS Eyepiece 70° , 1.25"
Used either as a starter Ha scope, or as part of a
lightweight grab and go package, this scope is bound to please. It could also be
mated with a larger Ha system and mounted on a WO EZ Touch, so that 2 people can
share their views at the same time - a good way to get the whole family
involved.
60mm Ha Ra Edition Telescope
and B600
Part # LS60THa/B600/C $1048
This Hydrogen-alpha (Ha) refractor based telescope now has a
precision aligned singlet chromatical lens with a 60mm aperture.
The front singlet lens reduces half of the stray light of an achromat and it
fully eliminates the possibility of an on axis coma, astigmatism, de-centering
aberrations.
It provides, with the matched collimation lens set, a full spherical corrected
flat-field.
An internal etalon with tune adjustment allows for a <0.8 Angstrom bandpass.
The focal length is 500mm providing a
~4.5mm image through a 6mm
blocking filter (B600).
Focus is achieved with a dual speed Crayford style focuser with 10:1 reduction
standard.
A 2" Feather Touch focuser is available as an option.
Part # LS60THa/B600/FT
$1420
Includes LS60 Ha Telescope, 1.25" 6mm blocking filter
(diagonal), clam shell style mounting ring, re-enforced case with foam.
Colour - Pearl White with Black Anodize
This complete telescope system (just add your choice of eyepiece) is being offered at a price that at one time you couldn't even purchase an Ha filter system. Destined to become a sought after item, get yours while you can!
60mm Ha Ra Edition Telescope and B1200
Part # LS60THa/ B1200/C $1248
This Hydrogen-alpha (Ha) refractor based telescope now has a
precision aligned singlet chromatical lens with a
60mm aperture.
The front singlet lens reduces half of the stray light of an achromat and it
fully eliminates the possibility of an on axis coma, astigmatism, de-centering
aberrations.
The B1200 setup is recommended for imaging and/or binoviewing.
It provides with the matched collimation lens set a full spherical corrected
flat-field.
An internal etalon with tune adjustment allows for a <0.8 Angstrom bandpass.
The focal length is 500mm providing a
~4.5mm image through a 12mm
blocking filter (B1200).
Focus is achieved with a dual speed Crayford style focuser with 10:1 reduction
standard.
A 2" Feather Touch focuser is available as an option.
Part # LS60THa/B1200/FT
$1620
Includes LS60 Ha Telescope, 1.25" 12mm blocking filter
(diagonal), clam shell style mounting ring, case with foam.
Colour - Pearl White with Black Anodize
Flares and spots and prominences, Oh my!
Hook up your camera and be prepared to say WOW at the results!
60mm Ha Ra Edition Telescope with Double Stacked 50 Etalon System
Part # LS60THa50DS/B600/C $1797
The LS60THaDS is a complete Solar Telescope. This refractor based
system has a precision aligned singlet chromatical lens with a
single pass 60mm and a double stacked 50mm
unobstructed aperture. The focal length is 500mm
providing a ~4.5mm image. Course focus adjustment
via a slide tube. Fine adjustment is achieved with a Crayford style focuser with
10:1 reduction standard.
The scope has an externally and internally mounted factory matched tunable
etalon system for use at both <0.8 Angtroms and
<0.55 Angstroms. The optical system has been
optimized for the Hydrogen-alpha wavelength.
The Double Stack System...
The best views of the Sun are undoubtedly seen thru a dual etalon system. The
reduction in bandpass from an estimated <0.8
Angstroms to <0.5 Angstroms just seem to bring the
Sun's surface to life. Larger apertures on a good seeing day usually result in a
WOW! from those who are lucky enough. Adding a second etalon to an existing
etalon is not quite as simple as it may seem. Both etalons need to be brought on
line (tuned) and both need to be tiltable such that all ghosts are eliminated.
Ideally the transmission curves should overlap perfectly when on band to provide
for the best possible resolution and contrast.
Both etalons in this system will be matched at the factory in order to provide a
system that is both optimized for performance and the elimination of ghosting.
• An infra red reflecting window (ERF) is provided
early in the optical path to remove unwanted heat from the system.
• An optically optimized collimating system ensures
true collimation, coma correction, and off axis (sweet spot) reduction.
• Our newly designed Induced Transmission Filter
(see "safety") will ensure long term safety and performance.
The blocking filter B600 with 6mm aperture is the
least expensive entrance providing a good illuminated visual view and large
enough FOV for Camcorder imaging.
Specifications:
• Aperture: 60mm (single) 50mm (double stack)
Precision Aligned Singlet
• Focal Length: 500mm
• Band Pass: <0.8 Angstroms (single internal pass)
or <0.55 Angstroms (external double stack)
• Focuser: Precision Crayford style with 10:1
included
• Color: Pearl White with Black Anodize
Included:
• LS60 Ha Telescope with 2" Crayford Focuser.
• LS50 Double Stack Etalon.
• Blocking Filter
• Clam Shell with mounting holes.
• Re-enforced case with foam.
A 2" Feather Touch focuser is
available as an option.
Part # LS60THa50DS/B600/FT
$2169
Same scope with B1200 blocking
filter (recommended for imaging and/or binoviewing)
Part # LS60THa50DS/B1200/C $1997
Which is also available with the Feather
Touch focuser option
Part # LS60THa50DS/B1200/FT
$2369
Well, two is better than one, isn't it?
This one is for all you "double double" people!
You might want to run this one through a monitor. I know I will be.
LS60THA MANUAL DOUBLE STACK MANUAL
60mm CaK Ra Edition Telescope
Part # LS60TCaK/B600/C $795
The LS60/CaK is a complete Solar Telescope for the Calcium-K line. The refractor
based system has a precision aligned CaK optimized doublet achromat with a 60mm
aperture. The focal length is 500mm providing a
~4.5mm image through the B600
blocking filter. Fine focus adjustment is achieved with a Crayford focuser with
10:1 reduction.
Internal narrowband filters allow for a <2.4
Angstrom bandpass. Primarily an imaging system due to the difficulty of many to
visually see everything that CaK has to offer. Lunt Solar will be introducing an
imaging package for use with this system.
Included:
• Telescope with 2" Crayford Focuser and tube ring
• Blocking filter
• Transport case
A 2" Feather Touch focuser is
available as an option.
Part # LS60TCaK/B600/FT
$1167
Same scope with B1200 blocking
filter (recommended for imaging and/or binoviewing)
Part # LS60TCaK/B1200/C $1045
Which is also available with the Feather
Touch focuser option
Part # LS60TCaK/B1200/FT
$1417
Younger eyes should see fine.
So....you'll know you're getting old when you need/ have to use a camera with your CaK
scope.
100mm Ha Telescope with Internal Etalon
Part # LS100THa $4498
The LS100T/Ha is a complete Solar Telescope. The refractor based system has a
precision aligned singlet chromatic lens with a 100 mm aperture. The front
singlet lens reduces the stray-light over an achromat by half. With the matched
collimation lens set, it also fully corrects on axis coma, astigmatism and
de-centering aberrations and provides a full spherically corrected flat-field
Solar-Telescope. The focal length is 800mm
providing a ~7.3mm image through a
12mm (B1200) blocking filter. Course focus adjustment is
via a slide tube. Focusing is achieved with a High Precision
2" Starlight Feather Touch Friction focuser with
the 10:1 reduction as standard equipment. An internal etalon with tune
adjustment allows for a <0.8 Angstrom bandpass.
Included:
• Telescope with 2" Feather Touch focuser with 2.5"
travel, includes adapter
• Tube ring
• B1200 Blocking filter
• Transport case
Same scope with B1800 blocking
filter.
Part # LS100THa/B1800 $4848
Same scope with B3200 blocking filter.
Part # LS100THa/B3200
$5398
100mm scopes can be made into a double stacked version, which will reduce
the bandpass to ~<0.55 allowing for higher resolution viewing and/or imaging.
Part # LS100THaDS/B1200
$9393
Part # LS100THaDS/B1800 $9743
Part # LS100THaDS/B3200 $10293
A 100mm Ha telescope - can you imagine the views? Double
stacked?
Order one today and change that imagination into reality!
200mm Ha Telescope with Double Stack Etalon
Part # LS200THaDS
$5095
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The LS200THaDS is a complete Solar Telescope. The Newtonian based system is a
telescope with mounting rings and has a aperture of 200mm.
The focal ratio is F/6 with a collimating set. The
focal length is 1200mm providing an
~11.8mm image through our standard
B1800 blocking filter, making it optimized for
visual observing and webcam imaging. For 35 mm camera imaging we recommend that
you order the telescope with the B3200 blocking filter for better illumination
due to larger necessary back-focus.
The best views of the Sun are undoubtedly seen thru a dual
etalon system. The reduction in bandpass from an estimated 0.8 Angstroms to 0.5
Angstroms just seem to bring the Sun's surface to life. Larger apertures on a
good seeing day usually result in a WOW! from those who are lucky enough. Adding
a second etalon to an existing etalon is not quite as simple as it may seem.
Both etalons need to be brought on line (tuned) and both need to be tunable such
that all ghosts are eliminated. Ideally the transmission curves should overlap
perfectly when on band to provide for the best possible resolution and contrast.
Lunt Solar has engineered a system that takes into account all these issues.
Although the LS200T utilizes a 200mm F6 mirror the collimating set have been
optimized to assure elimination of aberrations at the desired wavelengths.
Lunt Solar has taken additional steps to ensure that this will be a scope on
everyone's wish list this year:
An infra red reflecting window (ERF) is provided early in the optical path to
remove unwanted heat from the system.
An optically optimized collimating system ensures true collimation, coma
correction, and off axis (sweet spot) reduction.
Our newly designed Induced Transmission Filter will ensure long term safety and
performance.
Comes standard with the Starlight Instruments 2" Feather Touch focuser.
The system has an estimated bandpass of <0.55
Angstroms and is capable to providing ultra high resolution and high contrast
views of both surface and edge detail under good to excellent seeing conditions.
Specifications:
• Aperture: 200mm, High-Quality Mirror
• Focal Length: 1200mm Effective
• Band Pass: <0,55 Angstrom RMS
• Focuser: Starlight Instruments Feather Touch
Precision Friction Style with 10:1 reduction, 1.5" of travel
• Color: Pearl White Body with Black Anodize
Included:
• Telescope with 2" Feather Touch focuser, includes
adapter
• Tube ring
• Blocking filter
Same scope with B3200 blocking
filter.
Part # LS200THaDS/B3200
$5745
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The LS200 will soon be available with the CaK secondary
option.
This option will have a second focus system, which will house the CaK filter
optics, 90 degrees from the Ha focus system.
This allows viewing of the Sun in Ha or CaK at the same telescope, at the same
time, through 2 different focusers.
The LS200 comes with a plug, ready to be removed so that the Cak system can
install easily, if you decide to add it later.
This option can only be used with the LS200 telescope.
Part # LS200CaKMD/C/B1800 (standard focuser)
$1200
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Part # LS200CaKMD/FT/B1800 (Feather Touch focuser)
$1400
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Move on up to the big gun.
You know you want to.
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FILTER SYSTEMS
LS35FHa Filter System
Introducing the LS35 Hydrogen-alpha system. Lunt Solar Systems
proudly offers this new 35mm aperture (no central obstruction) integrally tuned
etalon for use on any customer supplied refractor. System starts off with
including the B600 blocking filter standard which provides full disk images on
telescopes up to 540mm focal length. Larger blocking filters suitable for longer
focal length telescopes are also available options.
Because the LS35 has an estimated bandpass of <0.75
Angstroms it is capable to providing high contrast views of both surface and
edge detail. Adding an additional etalon system (double stacking) will reduce
the bandpass to ~<0.5 Angstroms.
Easily the most affordable way to have fun under the Sun......with your
telescope.
Included:
• Main Filter
• Blocking Filter
• Transport case
Option for all LS35FHa Filter Systems
35mm Ha Double Stack Etalon Solar-Filter (Matched)
ADD $399
35mm Ha Etalon-Filter-System with B600
Full disk images on telescopes up to 540mm focal
length.
Part # LS35FHa1/B600 (1.25")
$698
Part # LS35FHa2/B600 (2" )
$698
35mm Ha Etalon-Filter-System with B1200
Full disk images on telescopes up to 1080mm focal
length.
Part # LS35FHa1/B1200
(1.25")
$898
Part # LS35FHa2/B1200
(2" )
$898
LS50FHa Filter System
LS50FHa MANUAL
Introducing the LS50 Hydrogen-alpha system. To kick off the new company, Lunt
Solar Systems is offering the 50mm aperture (no central obstruction) integrally
tuned etalon for use on any customer supplied refractor. This is an H-alpha
Single Pass Front Mount Etalon System, which starts off including the B600 blocking filter
as standard and provides full disk images on telescopes up to
540mm focal length. Larger blocking filters
suitable for longer focal length telescopes are also available options. You also
have the option of either a 1.25" or 2" blocking filter, at no additional
charge.
Because the LS50 has an estimated bandpass of <0.75
Angstroms it is capable to providing high contrast views of both surface and
edge detail. Adding an additional etalon system (double stack) will reduce the
bandpass to ~<0.55 (dependant upon scope) allowing for higher resolution viewing
and/or imaging.
Included:
• Main Filter
• Blocking Filter
• Transport case
Option for all LS50FHa Filter Systems
50mm Ha Double Stack Etalon Solar-Filter (Matched)
ADD $749
50mm Ha Etalon-Filter-System with B600
Full disk images on telescopes up to 540mm focal
length.
IN STOCK Part
# LS50FHa1/B600
(1.25")
$1048
$999
not in stock
Part # LS50FHa2/B600 (2" )
$1048
50mm Ha Etalon-Filter-System with B1200
Full disk images on telescopes up to 1080mm focal
length.
Part # LS50FHa1/B1200 (1.25")
$1248
Part # LS50FHa2/B1200 (2" )
$1248
50mm Ha Etalon-Filter-System with B1800
Full disk images on telescopes up to 1620mm focal
length.
Part # LS50FHa1/B1800
(1.25") $1598
Part # LS50FHa2/B1800 (2" )
$1598
50mm Ha Etalon-Filter-System with B3400
Full disk images on telescopes up to 3060mm focal
length.
Part # LS50FHa1/B3200 (1.25")
$1898
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Part # LS50FHa2/B3200 (2" )
$2148
LS75FHa Filter System
LS75FHa MANUAL
Here we have the LS75 Hydrogen-alpha system. Lunt
Solar Systems is offering the 75mm aperture (no central obstruction) integrally
tuned etalon for use on any customer supplied refractor. This is an H-alpha
Single Pass Front Mount Etalon System which starts off with the B600 blocking filter
as standard and provides full disk images on telescopes up to
540mm focal length. Larger blocking filters
suitable for longer focal length telescopes are also available options. You also
have the option of either a 1.25" or 2" blocking filter, at no additional
charge.
Because the LS75 has an estimated bandpass of <0.75
Angstroms it is capable to providing high contrast views of both surface and
edge detail. Adding an additional etalon system (double stack) will reduce the
bandpass to ~<0.55 (dependant upon scope) allowing for higher resolution viewing
and/or imaging.
Included:
• Main Filter
• Blocking Filter
• Transport case
Option for all LS75FHa Filter Systems
75mm Ha Double Stack Etalon Solar-Filter (Matched)
ADD $2095
75mm Ha Etalon Filter w/
B600
Full disk images on telescopes up to 540mm focal length.
Part # LS75FHa1/B600 (1.25")
$2394
Part # LS75FHa2/B600 (2" )
$2394
75mm Ha Etalon Filter w/ B1200
Full disk images on telescopes up to 1080mm focal length.
Part # LS75FHa1/B1200 (1.25")
$2594
Part # LS75FHa2/B1200 (2" )
$2594
75mm Ha Etalon Filter w/ B1800
Full disk images on telescopes up to 1620mm focal length.
Part # LS75FHa1/B1800 (1.25")
$2944
Part # LS75FHa2/B1800 (2" )
$2944
75mm Ha Etalon Filter w/ B3400
Full disk images on telescopes up to 3060mm focal length.
Part # LS75FHa2/B3400 (2" ) $3494
LS100FHa Filter System
Here we have the LS100 Hydrogen-alpha system. Lunt
Solar Systems is offering the 75mm aperture (no central obstruction) integrally
tuned etalon for use on any customer supplied refractor. This is an H-alpha
Single Pass Front Mount Etalon System which starts off with the B600 blocking filter
as standard and provides full disk images on telescopes up to
540mm focal length. Larger blocking filters
suitable for longer focal length telescopes are also available options. You also
have the option of either a 1.25" or 2" blocking filter, at no additional
charge.
Because the LS100 has an estimated bandpass of <0.75
Angstroms it is capable to providing high contrast views of both surface and
edge detail. Adding an additional etalon system (double stack) will reduce the
bandpass to ~<0.55 (dependant upon scope) allowing for higher resolution viewing
and/or imaging.
Included:
• Main Filter
• Blocking Filter
• Transport case
Option for all LS100FHa Filter Systems
100mm Ha Double Stack Etalon Solar-Filter (Matched)
ADD $4895
100mm Ha Etalon Filter w/ B600
Full disk images on telescopes up to 540mm focal length.
Part # LS100FHa1/B600 (1.25")
$5194
Part # LS100FHa2/B600 (2" )
$5194
100mm Ha Etalon Filter w/ B1200
Full disk images on telescopes up to 1080mm focal length.
Part # LS100FHa1/B1200 (1.25")
$5394
Part # LS100FHa2/B1200 (2" )
$5394
100mm Ha Etalon Filter w/ B1800
Full disk images on telescopes up to 1620mm focal length.
Part # LS100FHa1/B1800 (1.25")
$5744
Part # LS100FHa2/B1800 (2" )
$5744
100mm Ha Etalon Filter w/ B3400
Full disk images on telescopes up to 3060mm focal length.
Part # LS100FHa2/B3400 (2" ) $6294
LS160FHa Filter System
Introducing the LS160 Hydrogen-alpha system. Lunt
Solar Systems is offering the 160mm aperture (no central obstruction) integrally
tuned etalon for use on any customer supplied refractor. This is an H-alpha
Single Pass Front Mount Etalon System, which starts off including the B600 blocking filter
as standard and provides full disk images on telescopes up to
540mm focal length. Larger blocking filters
suitable for longer focal length telescopes are also available options. You also
have the option of either a 1.25" or 2" blocking filter, at no additional
charge.
Because the LS50 has an estimated bandpass of <0.7 Angstroms it is capable to providing high contrast views of both surface and
edge detail. Adding an additional etalon system (double stack) will reduce the
bandpass to ~<0.5 (dependant upon scope) allowing for higher resolution viewing
and/or imaging.
Included:
• Main Filter
• Blocking Filter
• Transport case
Option for all LS160FHa Filter Systems
160mm Ha Double Stack Etalon Solar-Filter (Matched)
ADD $12895
160mm Ha Etalon Filter Set w/ B600
Full disk images on telescopes up to 540mm focal length.
Part # LS160FHa1/B600 (1.25")
$13194
Part # LS160FHa2/B600 (2" )
$13194
160mm Ha Etalon Filter Set w/ B1200
Full disk images on telescopes up to 1080mm focal length.
Part # LS160FHa1/B1200 (1.25")
$13394
Part # LS160FHa2/B1200 (2" )
$13394
160mm Ha Etalon Filter Set w/ B1800
Full disk images on telescopes up to 1620mm focal length.
Part # LS160FHa1/B1800 (1.25")
$13744
Part # LS160FHa2/B1800 (2" )
$13744
160mm Ha Etalon Filter Set w/ B3400
Full disk images on telescopes up to 3060mm focal length.
Part # LS160FHa2/B3400 (2" ) $14294
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ACCESSORIES
BLOCKING FILTERS
6mm Blocking Filter
$299
Part # B600d1 (1.25" 90 degree design)
PICTURE
Part # B600d2 (2" 90 degree design)
6mm Blocking Filter to be used on telescopes up to 540mm focal length.
B600 must be used with a Lunt Solar System front etalon filter.
12mm Blocking Filter
$499
Part # B1200d1 (1.25" 90 degree design)
PICTURE
Part # B1200d2 (2" 90 degree design)
12mm Blocking Filter to be used on telescopes up to 1080mm focal length.
B1200 must be used with a Lunt Solar System front etalon filter.
18mm Blocking Filter
$849
Part # B1800d1 (1.25" 90 degree design)
Part # B1800d2 (2" 90 degree design)
Part # B1800s1 (1.25" straight through design)
Part # B1800s2 (2" straight through design)
18mm Blocking Filter to be used on telescopes up to 1620mm focal length.
B1800 must be used with a Lunt Solar System front etalon filter.
34mm
Blocking Filter
$1399
Part # B3400d1
(1.25" straight through design)
Part # B3400d2 (2" straight through design)
34mm Blocking Filter to be used on telescopes up to 2880mm focal length.
B3400 must be used with a Lunt Solar System front etalon filter.
Calcium Model with B600 Blocking Filter $599
Part
# LS6CaKMD (2" 90 degree design)
Internal narrowband filters allow for a <2.4 Angstrom bandpass.
Primarily an imaging system due to the difficulty to visually see everything that CaK has to offer.
For telescopes up to 100mm aperture and
600mm focal length.
Included:
• Diagonal with 2" barrel and 1.25" eyepiece holder
• Blocking filter B600 with IR and UV protection
Calcium Model with B1200 Blocking Filter $849
Part #
LS12CaKMD
(2" 90 degree design)
Internal narrowband filters allow for a <2.4 Angstrom bandpass.
Primarily an imaging system due to the difficulty of many to visually see everything that CaK has to offer.
For telescopes up to 100mm aperture and
1200mm focal length.
Included:
• Diagonal with 2" barrel and 1.25" eyepiece
holder
• Blocking filter B1200 with IR and UV
protection
Calcium
Model with B1800 Blocking Filter
$995
Part # LS18CaKMD (2" 90 degree design)
Internal narrowband filters allow for a <2.4 Angstrom
bandpass.
Primarily an imaging system due to the difficulty to
visually see everything that CaK has to offer.
For telescopes up to 100mm aperture and
1800mm focal length.
Included:
• Diagonal with 2" barrel and 1.25" eyepiece holder
• Blocking filter B1800 with IR and UV protection
Calcium Model with B3400 Blocking Filter $1695
Part #
LS34CaKMD
(2" 90 degree design)
Internal narrowband filters allow for a <2.4 Angstrom bandpass.
Primarily an imaging system due to the difficulty to visually see everything that CaK has to offer.
For telescopes up to 100mm aperture and
3200mm focal length.
Included:
• Diagonal with 2" barrel and 1.25" eyepiece
holder
• Blocking filter B3400 with IR and UV
protection
DOVETAIL PLATES
Dovetail
Bar Deluxe 90mm
$35
Part # LS90PS
This dovetail bar has the advantage of the
stainless steel protected surface at the side
where the locking screw of the mount will touch the rail.
The telescope connecting screws are threaded 1/4-20 and they do not stick
out of the
rail, which makes this rail a perfect match for Vixen style mounts.
Specifications:
• Material: Aluminum and Stainless Steel
• Length: 90mm (3.54 inch)
• Weight: 120 grams (0.264 lbs)
• Thread: 4 x 1/4-20 inch with 2 connecting screws
Dovetail Bar Deluxe 150mm $55
Part # LS150PS
This dovetail is the same as the 90mm above, except it is 150mm long and weighs more.
Specifications:
•
Material: Aluminum and Stainless Steel
• Length:
150mm (5.9 inch)
• Weight: 194 gr. =
0.427 lbs
• Thread: 4 x
1/4-20 inch with 2 connecting screws
FINDERS
Sol Searcher
Part # TV001
IN STOCK $29
"I can't find the Sun!" sounds funny. However, the
Sun is tricky to find in a properly filtered
telescope, and you don't ever want to chance a direct gaze, let
alone a magnified image of it.
The Sol-Searcher is the safe and easy way to find the Sun. It is
absolutely safe since you
don't look through Sol-Searcher, you look at it. The aperture acts
as a "pinhole" which projects
an image of the Sun on to the 1/4" translucent "screen." This
screen can be viewed from either
side. Simply move your scope until the Sun's image is centered on the screen and
the Sun will
be in the eyepiece's field of view.
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