The Lunt Modular Solar Telescopes series provides the ability to enjoy a full range of astronomical observing with only one telescope. Each model is designed to be easily configured between Hydrogen Alpha, White Light, Calcium K, astronomy and daytime terrestrial uses in minutes. The lineup includes the Lunt Solar LS60MT, […]
Author: Stuart Parkerson
Pressure Tuning a Lunt Telescope
To a beginner or the beginning user pressure tuning a Lunt telescope may seem like a complicated process, but like anything – to master it you only need a little time and patience – and of course sunny skies!. In the video below, the Lunt team demonstrates how to perfectly […]
How to Choose a Telescope to View the Sun
If you don’t already own a telescope, viewing the Sun is a great reason to do so and the question is how to choose a telescope to view the Sun? Over the last few decades there has been an explosion of innovative products from the amateur telescope industry, which means […]
Lunt 40mm Solar Telescope
The Lunt 40mm Solar Telescope is the newest, smallest and most portable of the company’s dedicated solar telescope line. This grab and go hydrogen alpha telescope will deliver excellent views for years to come. The Lunt 40mm Solar Telescope provides the basic essentials that are perfect for a first-time introduction […]
Daystar 60mm Solar Scout
The Daystar 60mm Solar Scout telescope has proven to be very popular. So popular that amateur astronomers are having to react quickly to get their hands on one. These hi-performing narrow, ‘doublestack’ bandpass H alpha solar telescopes are priced at $795US, making them an extreme value as a way to […]
How to Safely Use Binoculars to View the Sun
Are two eyes better than one? In the case of binoculars – with their ease of use and portability when observing the Sun – using both eyes is just the ticket. And if you already have a pair of binoculars sitting around the house, then with the proper filters you […]
Choosing the Correct Solar Safe Glasses to View the Sun
Choosing the correct solar safe glasses to view the sun is one of the easiest and inexpensive ways to enjoy the Sun. These are special glasses that remove all harmful ultraviolet, all harmful infrared and 99.999 percent of intense visible light. It makes you wonder how you get to see […]
Lunt Solar Trade-Up Program
Dubbing its telescope trade in program the Lunt Solar Trade-Up program, Lunt is providing an opportunity for individuals who own a used Lunt Solar Telescope or Filter to trade the equipment in towards the purchase of a new Lunt Solar product. Eligible trade-ins can receive up to 75% of the […]
Solar Eclipse Photography
Solar eclipse photography will be the subject this week on the Sky-Watcher What’s Up? Webcast. Two solar eclipses will grace North America in 2023 and 2024. Now is the time to start preparing for these amazing celestial events. The Sky-Watcher team will take a close look at solar eclipse photography […]
Lunt Solar SunLab
The Lunt Solar SunLab was built by Lunt Solar Systems in 2017 for NASA for the “Great American Solar Eclipse” project. It provided one of the most watched global viewing highlights as it broadcast the eclipse in many digital formats from the eclipse “ground zero” in Carbondale, Illinois. Lunt Solar has announced the […]
Lunt LS130THa Universal Solar Telescope
The Lunt LS130THa Universal Solar Telescope was the first in the line of the company’s 100% modular designed convertible telescopes. The triplet refractor is the largest in the modular lineup and provides the opportunity to own a complete travelling telescope. Simply change from daytime viewing (through etalons) to nighttime viewing […]
Tele Vue Adaptors for Solar Imaging
Tele Vue adaptors for solar imaging offer the quality Tele Vue is known for in a sun focused package. While Tele Vue may be best known for creating state-of-the-art eyepieces and high-end telescopes, the company also offers a number accessories for observing and imaging. This includes two types of Digiscoping […]