Beautiful medium sized loop prominence on the NE quadrant, first big loop I've seen since getting the 50mm Lunt. Much fine detail with an 8mm TV Plossl...
I received my LS50 filter on Friday and set it up on a AstroTec 80mm f/6.9 scope. I am somewhat disappointed with the views (no detail at all, seems to be...
I switched to using the Traveler at it's native 610mm focal length and with a 13mm T6 (~47X) and 8mm plossl (~76X) that loop prom is showing incredible detail....
My 50mm B600 worked great out of the box. The tilt tuner functions as advertised to move the passband. You either have poor seeing or a broken unit if you...
Hello all, Taking advantage of the clear weather this weekend in Ontario I was out with a bunch of friends the past two days and had a chance to try a variety...
I wish I had mine to play with - ordered a LS60THa BF600 in May with no news of delivery! enjoy!! ... out ... Pentax) ... at ... view. I ... bit ... periphery...
Philip, A group of us were observing that same loop from Cherry Springs using the LS60THa/B600 in combination with 18mm and 12.5mm Ortho eyepieces. That has to...
Hi Bob what you see is the compromise you buy with the small blocking filter the B600 show all surface and little above the edge in h-alpha without moving the...
Hello Bob, I hope to be at Cherry Springs this coming weekend for the BFSP. Weather permitting. I observer with the 50mm Lunt on an AP Traveler mounted on an...
Nice Shots Pete! We were observing from 9:30 to 10:30 EDT on the 1st, or 13:30 to 14:30 local UK time. From our vantage point it looked like a smaller loop or...
Philip, As of this evening the forecast shows Friday and Sunday as partly cloudy, and Saturday is looking like a total washout. Naturally this can all change....
The forecast looks terrible. I'm not going to drive 5+ hours to sit in a wet tent with my 10 year old for two days. :( Hopefully next year will be better! ...
I agree. Sadly I do not have the same options being a sponsoring vendor. John Dobson will still be speaking, and the door prizes are still there for some...
I had every intent to go to the BFSP but because of the weather concerns I decided not to go. with my luck it will be great observing In a message dated...
"I had every intent to go to the BFSP but because of the weather concerns I decided not to go. with my luck it will be great observing" Funny you should...
I observed at Cherry Valley this past Monday and Tuesday evening. It's a most marvelous place, that's for sure. I ended up going early to take in the awesome...
HI all! I am wondering if you guys can help me in this... I have a Pentax 75SDHF and was wondering if it would be better to get a Lunt Ha (and CaK) filter for...
Chuck, I left Cherry Springs around 11 AM last Monday, but returned Friday morning for the Black Forest Star Party. There was plenty of sun on Friday, and a...
Looks like our paths almost crossed. Missed you by only hours. I certainly wished I wasn't so far from Cherry Springs. I can't sleep at night knowing such a...
We are proud to announce the newest member of the Lunt Solar Systems family of products... The New LS35THa! The LS35THa dedicated Hydrogen-alpha telescope is...
Hi Rikki, Couple of questions on the LS35THa; 1. Will it be possible to double-stack it with another 35mm etalon? 2. If one had a standard Lunt blocking...
I'd be content with just finally getting the TH60Ha that I ordered. It's getting a bit old being on hold for months. Jozef ... From: luntsolar@yahoogroups.com...
I second that!! Getting a little bit tired of waiting and waiting for my Lunt now... Howabout shipping a few more to the UK, perhaps some of us can join in...
Hi Michael, 1. We will come out with a double stacking unit later. I do not have any current information at this time. As soon as I do I will post it. 2. The...
Hi Rikki, One more question if you please. Is there a method for hooking the LS35THa up to a digital SLR other than just putting in a 1.25 nosepiece in the...
Thanks Rikki as always for answering my queries so quickly and thoroughly. It was mentioned some time ago here about the possibility of developing a...