The LS60MT is a telescope for solar observation in H-alpha light. The H-alpha filter has a clear aperture of 60mm with no central obstruction. This produces an especially clear image. The lens can reach its full resolution potential!
In H-alpha light, solar prominences are visible at the edge of the Sun, as well as filaments and flares on its surface. Observing the Sun in H-alpha is always impressive and varied! The integrated etalon filter achieves a half width of less than 0.7 Angstrom.
This Lunt all-rounder telescope's particular strength is its modular construction... You can simply detach the red-painted H-alpha etalon and replace it with a separately available conversion kit. Then you have a high-quality ED apo with FPL-51 special glass at your disposal for night observation and astrophotography. After converting it, you can also observe the Sun in white light by using a Herschel wedge. It is also possible to use a CaK module for observing the Sun in this spectral line - a truly universal telescope!
The connection between eyepiece and camera: The block filter is built into the deflection optics which is compulsory for solar observation! This filter takes eyepieces or cameras with 1.25” sockets, but also has a T2 thread. The blocking filter is not required for nocturnal observation. The focuser can hold the zenith mirror or other accessories with 2” sockets.
PT pressure tuner: Fine-tuning on the Etalon filter is provided via an air pressure system. A small change to air pressure within a pressure chamber inside the telescope changes the refractive index of the air, resulting in precise yet effortless adjustment to the H-alpha spectral line. The pressure tuner guarantees a uniform image with no central obstructions and a long-lasting wear-resistant etalon.
The B1200 blocking filter is well-suited to visual solar observation. Solar photography is also possible with cameras which have a small sensor chip, namely typical planetary cameras. For cameras with medium-sized or large sensors, a telescope with a larger blocking filter should be used so that the sensor will be well illuminated.
Includes:
- LS60MT multi-purpose telescope
- Pressure tuner
- Blocking filter in diagonal mirror
- 2” rack and pinion drawtube
- Tube bracket with 1/4-20 thread for tripods
- Carry case
- Operating instructions
It not only matters which telescope you buy but also where you buy it. Our additional services:
- We are a leading telescope dealer and know the devices we sell. Our customer service team will gladly help you after your purchase if you have problems with assembly or operation.
- We provide a copy of the 80-page Telescope ABC beginners handbook with every telescope.
- We also provide an edition of the exciting astronomy magazine, “Sterne und Weltraum” with each telescope.
