The sun has slowly been starting to kick up once again and imagers across the globe have been capturing amazing shots!

Peter Desypris of Greece shot these awesome up close images using his LS60THa Double Stack.

Please keep sending in your images and we will post them here on our blog!

As Solar Maximum approaches, the addition of a secondary front mounted interference filter and the upgrade of the rear trimming filter, the visual package quickly becomes a superb visually enhanced instrument with the ability to also image the Sun utilizing basic camera equipment.

Adding the front filter provides a view of the Sun in virtual 3D. An active ball of churning boiling gasses that spew from the surface in what can be violent eruptions. Cause and effect can be viewed and imaged in real time.

An upgrade to the visual system which come standard with the pressure tuning system, putting a research grade instrument into the hands of the observer and the imager.

Probably the only Solar Telescope you will ever need.

Package Features

Ultra-Narrow Band Hydrogen-alpha (656.28nm) Dedicated System.

A 60mm refractor based system with additional 50mm aperture secondary removeable filter.

Dual etalons with the NEW Pressure Tuner allows for <0.5 Angstrom bandpass, providing 3D like enhaced surface detail.

The larger rear trimming filter allows for imaging with most basic camera equipment.

The system includes the clamshell with threaded holes for mounting, dust caps, and is delivered in 2 Aluminum re-enforced cases.

An eyepiece is NOT included, and although any eyepiece will work, we recommend the Lunt Zoom.

Additional accessories maybe required (see below). Please ask
your dealer.

Customer Solar Images:

• Almir Germano
• Craig & Tammy Temple
• Malco Precision
• Gerald Miller
• Enes Delijanin
• Your Image Gallery here?

For more images visit the Lunt Solar Image Gallery

LS60T50DS/PT Specifications: (double stacked)

• Type: Dual Interference Etalon
• Tuning: Internal Pressure Tune (Doppler True Tuning) and front Tilt
• Aperture: 60mm (Scope) 50mm (Filter)
• Focal Length: 500mm
• F Ratio: 8.3
• Bandpass: <0.5 Angstroms @ 656nm
• Focuser: Crayford with 10:1 fine adjustment
• Mounting: Integrated clamshell style with 1/4-20 tapped base
• Color: Pearl White with Black and Red accents
• Diagonal: B1200 Blocking Filter (included)
• Storage: 2 Aluminum finished hard case with fitted foam
• Weight: 6.6lbs (Scope) 2.5lbs (Filter)
• Skill level: Intermediary thru advanced
• Starting at: US$2,894.00

Required Blocking Filter: (see “blocking filters”)

• B1200 for larger field of view and imaging applications (included)

Optional Accessories: (see “accessories”)

• Sun Finder: Televue Sol Searcher
• Mounting: Lunt 6″ Dovetail
• Eyepiece: Lunt Zoom Eyepiece
• Focuser: Starlight Feathertouch

You may also be interested in: (see “merchandise“)

• Lunt Solar Hat
• Lunt Solar Polo or Tank Top Shirt

But there’s more……

The LS60T50DS/PT is available in many optional variations, here are a few examples to aid in description and part numbers for pricing.

LS60T50DS/PT/B1200/C
* Double Stacked system with B1200 imaging upgraded blocking filter and standard Crayford focuser
Retail Price: US$2,894.00

LS60T50DS/PT/B1200/FT
* Double Stacked system with B1200 imaging upgraded blocking filter and upgraded Feathertouch focuser
Retail Price: US$3,314.00

These part numbers can be looked up in the Price List or call for more information.

Additional Reading……

True Doppler Tuning allows for a shift into and away from the user.  Adding a 3D like component to the viewing experience. While it has minimal effect on proms due to their being at the edge of the disk, it does have an effect on filaments and active regions on the surface.  While looking at a filament at the center of the Sun the user has the ability to Doppler shift from the base of the filament to the tip, following the filament thru it’s structure toward you and away from you. Allowing for enhanced visual and imaging capability for the observer as well as a research tool for the avid hobbyist.  The pressure tuning system provides an order of magnitude more precision to the tuning of the desired features.

You may also be interested in:

LS80T/PT (see “New LS80T/PT“)

LS100FHa (see “LS100F“)

LS100THa (see “LS100T“)

LS152THa (see “LS152T“)

Pre-orders will be shipped in the order they are received.
Prices are subject to change without notice.

No-one brings you closer to our nearest Star than Lunt Solar Systems… the next generation of Solar Instrumentation.

About Lunt Solar Systems LLC…

Lunt Solar Systems is a manufacturing and sales facility located in Tucson, Arizona. Lunt Solar design, fabricate, assemble, and test solar telescopes and solar filters. Whether you are looking for a dedicated solar telescope or a solar filter for attachment to you own astronomy telescope, we can help. Solar telescopes models start at $598 for an LS35T (telescope) or the only slightly more expensive LS50F (filter), all the way thru the 152T and the 160F. Solar observing is both fun and educational. Don’t miss out on Solar Maximum.

The Visual Package is perfect for the beginner thru intermediate range.

As the Sun enters Solar Maximum over the next few years, the excitement of viewing our Star thru a dedicated Solar telescope is sure to provide many many hours of visual enjoyment and educational insights.

The basic package is fully upgradeable at any time without ever having to go back to the factory.  As the Sun becomes increasingly more active, you will appreciate that the instrument can grow right along with it.

This package provides the basic essentials perfect for a first time introduction to Daytime Solar Observing, while also including the newest technology for fine tuning, allowing basic research of the Sun’s disk and some surface details.

PACKAGE FEATURES

Narrow Band Hydrogen-alpha (656.28nm) Dedicated System.

A refractor based system with a 60mm front objective.

An internal Etalon with a NEW pressure tuner allows for <0.70 Angstrom bandpass, providing a perfect blend of edge and surface detail.

The system includes the clamshell with threaded holes for mounting, dust caps, and is delivered in an Aluminum re-enforced case.

An eyepiece is NOT included, and although any eyepiece will work, we recommend the Lunt Zoom.

Additional accessories may be required (see below).  Please inquire with your dealer.

Customer Solar Images:

• Gerald Miller
• Your Image Gallery here?

For more images visit the Lunt Solar Image Gallery

LS60T/PT Specifications: (single stacked)

• Type: Single Interference Etalon
• Tuning: Internal Pressure Tune (Doppler True Tuning)
• Aperture: 60mm
• Focal Length: 500mm
• F Ratio: F8.3
• Bandpass: <0.70 Angstroms @ 656nm
• Focuser: Crayford with 10:1 fine adjustment
• Mounting: Integrated clamshell style with 1/4-20 tapped base
• Color: Pearl White with Black and Red accents
• Diagonal: B600 Blocking Filter (standard)
• Storage: Aluminum finished hard case with fitted foam
• Weight: 8.8 lbs (4kgs)
• Skill level: Beginner thru Intermediate
• Starting at: US$1,596.00

Required Blocking Filter: (see “blocking filters”)

• B600 for standard visual use (included)
• B1200 for larger field of view and imaging applications (upgrade)

Optional Accessories: (see “accessories”)

• Sun Finder: TeleVue Sol Searcher
• Mounting: Lunt 6″ Dovetail
• Eyepiece: Lunt Zoom Eyepiece
• Focuser: Starlight Feathertouch

You may also be interested in: (see “merchandise“)

• Lunt Solar Hat
• Lunt Solar Polo or Tank Top Shirt

But there’s more……

The LS60T/PT is available in many optional variations, here are a few examples to aid in description and part numbers for pricing.

LS60THa/PT/B600/C
* Standard system with B600 visual use blocking filter and standard Crayford focuser
Retail Price: US$1,596.00

LS60THa/PT/B1200/C
* Standard system with B1200 imaging upgraded blocking filter and standard Crayford focuser
Retail Price: US$1,896.00

LS60THa/PT/B600/FT
* Standard system with B600 visual use blocking filter and upgraded Feathertouch Focuser
Retail Price: US$2,016.00

LS60THa/PT/B1200/FT
* Standard system with B1200 imaging upgraded blocking filter and upgraded Feathertouch Focuser
Retail Price: US$2,316.00

These part numbers can be looked up in the Price List or call for more information

Additional Reading……

True Doppler Tuning allows for a shift into and away from the user.  Adding a 3D like component to the viewing experience. While it has minimal effect on proms due to their being at the edge of the disk, it does have an effect on filaments and active regions on the surface.  While looking at a filament at the center of the Sun the user has the ability to Doppler shift from the base of the filament to the tip, following the filament thru it’s structure toward you and away from you. Allowing for enhanced visual and imaging capability for the observer as well as a research tool for the avid hobbyist.  The pressure tuning system provides an order of magnitude more precision to the tuning of the desired features.

You may also be interested in:

LS50FHa for double stacking (see “LS50FHa“)

LS100FHa (see “LS100F“)

LS60TDS50/PT Imaging Package (see “imaging package“)

LS80T/PT (see “New LS80T/PT“)

LS100THa (see “LS100T“)

LS152THa (see “LS152T“)

Pre-orders will be shipped in the order they are received.
Prices are subject to change without notice.

No-one brings you closer to our nearest Star than Lunt Solar Systems… the next generation of Solar Instrumentation.

About Lunt Solar Systems LLC…

Lunt Solar Systems is a manufacturing and sales facility located in Tucson, Arizona. Lunt Solar design, fabricate, assemble, and test solar telescopes and solar filters. Whether you are looking for a dedicated solar telescope or a solar filter for attachment to you own astronomy telescope, we can help. Solar telescopes models start at $598 for an LS35T (telescope) or the only slightly more expensive LS50F (filter), all the way thru the 152T and the 160F. Solar observing is both fun and educational. Don’t miss out on Solar Maximum.

There were alot of outdoor activities going on in Tucson this weekend.

The weather is finally in the lower 80′s and being outdoors this time of year feels great. The heat is gone.

The skies were clear and transparent. Several of the local High Schools had put on a craft fair and car show. This was done to raise money for the School Graduation Fund. The fund was created so that graduating students could have a safe, drug free party to attend.

My wife Jennifer was attending the event as a vendor. She is a Licensed Massage Therapist that specializes in Prenatal and Sports Injury management.  (luck me :) She was offering chair massage to all the stressed out parents..
I was initially just planning on helping out with the booth, but saw a great opportunity to do some educational outreach with the kids. Unlike typical astronomy events that I attend, it did take a little more encouragment from me to get people interested in the solar scope. However, a few ooowws and ahhhs later, I had a short line of takers. For those that could observe this weekend, you also had a chance to view a fairly active Sun..

The mascot above is the Tucson Toro. The Toros are a local Baseball team.

While I know that most of the kids that took a look thru the scope had never looked at the Sun before, that is to be expected. I like to provide just a little education about the Sun while they are looking thru the scope.. Wether they know it or not, they will walk away with just a little more knowledge.

This gentleman came over to take a look.. He was amazed at what he saw and I loved his comment.. “I am 71 years old, and there is very little I haven’t seen. It’s always a great day when, even at my age, I get to experience something new and wonderful”.
For about the next 20 mins we chatted about everything Solar. About 10 minutes after he left, another couple of Sheriffs came by. They had been told to check out the scope at the school.. Very cool!!

All in all it was a great day. I have been invited back to do some “SAFE” outreach events. I am probably going to put together a small presentation about Solar education and some Solar safety tips…  

I would certainly suggest that anyone who owns a Solar scope and a small mount go out to their local events and simply set up. It’s a great way to share the hobby and make connections with people in your community.

About Lunt Solar Systems LLC…

Lunt Solar Systems is a manufacturing and sales facility located in Tucson, Arizona. Lunt Solar design, fabricate, assemble, and test solar telescopes and solar filters. Whether you are looking for a dedicated solar telescope or a solar filter for attachment to you own astronomy telescope, we can help. Solar telescopes models start at $499 for an LS35T (telescope) or the only slightly more expensive LS50F (filter), all the way thru the LS152T and even the LS230T. Solar observing is both fun and educational. Don’t miss out on Solar Maximum.

The sun has been putting on quite a show lately with sun spots 1109, 1110, and 1111 crossing the surface!  Images have been popping up across astronomy forums for the last few weeks!  The sun is indeed coming alive!

This image was taken a few days ago by solar imager Kevin Fookes and his LS60THa!  Impeccable detail seen through out the image!

Please keep sending us your images and we will get them posted up on the blog!

About Lunt Solar Systems LLC…

Lunt Solar Systems is a manufacturing and sales facility located in Tucson, Arizona. Lunt Solar design, fabricate, assemble, and test solar telescopes and solar filters. Whether you are looking for a dedicated solar telescope or a solar filter for attachment to you own astronomy telescope, we can help. Solar telescopes models start at $499 for an LS35T (telescope) or the only slightly more expensive LS50F (filter), all the way thru the 152T and the 160F. Solar observing is both fun and educational. Don’t miss out on Solar Maximum.