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, […]
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 […]
The Celestron EclipSmart Solar lineup of solar safe optics and observing tools can help you view and photograph the Sun. The Celestron EclipSmart Solar lineup of solar products feature Solar Safe filter technology providing protection from harmful solar radiation, including both IR and UV light, and filters 99.999% of intense […]
The DayStar Filters H-Alpha SR-127 QT solar telescope is the company’s flagship dedicated Hydrogen Alpha solar telescope. Updated in 2020, the carbon fiber telescope offers a lightweight, short tube with retractable dew shield. The compact design is only 29 inches long and weighs just 13lbs including mounting rings and dovetail. […]
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 […]
Meade’s Coronado SolarMax III Solar Telescope is a 70-mm f/5.7 refractor equipped with 60-mm external hydrogen-alpha (H-α) filters. The solar scope is available in both single-stacked (<0.7Å) and double-stacked (<0.5Å) bandpasses and either 10-mm or 15-mm blocking filters. What makes the Coronado SolarMax III standout? The SMIII 70-mm has a […]
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 […]
By Austin Grant: In the realm of astronomy, there are several “first” that are sure to leave people speechless. Being involved in astronomy outreach, I can tell you that one of the most notable ones is the first time a viewer sees the rings of Saturn. Words usually can’t describe […]
By Austin Grant Lunt Calcium K Filter Review: I remember from an early age being told not to look directly at the sun, and I’m also quite sure that my first pair of binoculars had a sticker on them instructing me to absolutely not point them at the sun. So, […]
By John Paladini John Paladini is a Software Engineer with a Masters Degree in computer science. He lives in Putnam county New York and is a member of the Westchester Amateur Astronomers. He has been involved in the hobby since bitten hard by the astronomy bug when, at the age […]
In his recently released book, “Dante and the Early Astronomer: Science, Adventure, and a Victorian Woman Who Opened the Heavens,” Tracy Daugherty tells the story of Mary Acworth Evershed, a pioneering female amateur astronomer who was fascinated with Dante Alighieri. Daugherty is a professor emeritus of English and creative writing […]
Lunt Solar Systems now offers the Lunt Blocking Filter Heating Module for their solar telescope etalon systems which eliminate certain wavelengths of light to produce an image that’s safe to view. Blocking filters functionally incorporate additional filters which are required for the safety and performance of the solar package. Lunt […]