The LS230THa/PT (pressure tuned) is a complete and dedicated Hydrogen-alpha
Solar Telescope with an Image Scale of 3,366

Soon to become the largest aperture Solar Telescope currently available, the
LS230THa/PT will provide the highest level of performance ever produced in a
Solar Scope.

A precision aligned refractor with a fully un-obstructed 230mm Aperture.

The 100% unobstructed system will perform to the highest level at both low
and high magnifications. Utilizing advanced hi-contrast coatings and the new
Doppler True Pressure Tuning system the user will be able to experience an
un-paralleled level of visual and imaging performance.

The system is designed as a dedicated Hydrogen-alpha telescope. Unlike its
smaller LS152THa the system is not modular.

LS230THa/PT Specifications:

• Optical Aperture: 230mm (Unobstructed)
• Etalon: Internal <0.7 Angstrom
• Tuning: Internal Pressure Tune (Doppler True Tuning)
• Image Scale: 3,366
• Focal Length: 1610mm
• F Ratio: 7
• Focuser: 2″ Starlight Instruments Feather Touch
• Mounting: Rings with 12″ Losmandy style plate and carrying handle
• Storage: Aluminum finished hard case with fitted foam
• Weight: 70 lbs (estimated)

Required Blocking Filter:

• B3400 straight thru installed in the focuser standard

Included Accessories: (see “accessories”)

• Eyepiece: Lunt Zoom Eyepiece
• Sun Finder: Televue Sol Searcher
• Mounting: 12″ Losmandy Style Dovetail Plate

Optional Accessories:

• Eyepieces: Additional Lunt Eyepieces Available (see “eyepieces”)

The design of the DSII (internal double-stack) will begin in late 2010. Lunt
will release description, specifications, and pricing as it becomes
available.

The LS230HaT/PT is available in only one variation

LS230THa/PT/B3400/FT

* Standard system with B3400 internal blocking filter and standard 2″
Feather touch focuser

Price $15,999.00

This introduction is a limited we only have 2 units left. Orders will ONLY
be confirmed after receipt of the 40% deposit on a first confirmation basis.
We will be producing more LS230Ts in 2011. This limited run will be
delivered first part 2011.

One such sketcher is Alan Strauss.  Alan has become a well respected solar sketch artist on the forums of Cloudy Nights, posting a sketch nearly every morning!  Much of Alan’s work is done through his LS60THa/PT and his TEC140ED with a Lunt Solar Wedge for white light.  His sketches truly capture an impressive amount of detail!  Detailed surface detail, strong active regions, dark filaments, and raging prominences can all be seen in his sketches, much like a CCD image!  Below is one of his sketches through his LS60THa/PT.

While Alan does much of his sketching from his home observatory, Lost Pleiad Observatory, he does bring out his gear to some of the larger Arizona star parties.  I had the pleasure of meeting Alan and his good friend and observing partner Jerry Farrar at the All Arizona Messier Marathon in March 2010.  Both of them spent nearly an hour and half sketching through the LS60T, TEC140, and LS152T making sure they caught every last detail!

(One of Alan’s White Light Sketches)

Though Alan spends a considerable amount of time under the sun, he also does a lot of deep sky work, sketching galaxies, nebula, and star clusters; all of which can be seen on his website (click the link above).

Sketching takes time and practice like anything else, Alan gives thanks to his observing partner Jerry Farrar for teaching him the ways of sketching and observing. Alan plans to continue his sketching, always refining his techniques and constantly learning.  He hopes to one day upgrade to the LS100THa which will provide even high resolution and help capture finer details!

Sketching is indeed an art, it requires patients and a steady eye.  So give it a try next time your out on a scope!  Even just a basic drawing of what you see, this can help with further observations, maybe through different scopes, different filters, and different observing sites.  Most importantly, go out and have a good time!

(Alan’s White Light set up; TEC140ED with Lunt 2″ Solar Wedge)

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.

The LS35THa is the smallest of the Lunt line, packages start at $499.00 for the L35THa standard model.  The LS35T is a great intro scope into the world of H-Alpha viewing or even a second scope for grab and go H-Alpha observing!  Like the rest of the Lunt line the LS35T can be doublestacked with the addition of a LS35FHa to provide an even more detailed view of the solar disk!

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.

Here is a bit of info… The image is shown with the optional DSII added.

1) The DSII will soon be available on ALL Lunt dedicated scopes including the LS152T!!

2) This same module will also be available as a rear end addition to the Celestron C11 and C14. This package will include the Lunt True ERF to safely aperture the scope to the appropriate size, removing both UV and IR energy from the optical path.  A straight thru BF will be integrated into the module for enhanced viewing.

The LS80T/PT (pressure tuned) is a complete and dedicated Solar Telescope with an Image Scale of 408.  Image scale is calculated by the effective image size at the focal plain and the clear aperture of the scope.  A precision aligned ED refractor with a fully un-obstructed 80mm optical aperture. This package provides a significant step up into the Intermediary category of Daytime Solar Observing, Maintaining the most advanced technology of Doppler True Tuning for fine adjustment of the center wavelength, allowing research of the Sun’s disk and surface details at increased image scale.  Prominences, flares, super granulation, filaments, and active regions will be observed.

The LS80T package is fully upgradeable with several options including the NEW evolutionary Dual Internal Stack Etalon System (DSII). The DSII eliminates the need for an external doublestack etalon reducing cost and eliminating obstructions. The system is 100% un-obstructed. The bandpass is reduced to <0.5 Angstroms. See the Sun’s weather in stunning high definition.

LS80T/PT Specifications: (single stacked)

• Optical Aperture: 80mm (Unobstructed)
• Etalon: Internal <0.7 Angstrom
• Tuning: Internal Pressure Tune (Doppler True Tuning)
• Image Scale: 408
• Focal Length: 560mm
• F Ratio: 7
• Focuser: Crayford with 10:1 fine adjustment
• Mounting: Integrated clamshell style with 1/4-20 tapped base
• Storage: Aluminum finished hard case with fitted foam
• Weight: 14 lbs
• Starting at: US$2,995.00

Required Blocking Filter: (see “blocking filters”)

• B1200 for standard visual use (included)
• B1800 for larger field of view and imaging applications (upgrade)

Included Accessories: (see “accessories”)

• Sun Finder: Televue Sol Searcher
• Mounting: Lunt 6″ Dovetail
• Eyepiece: Lunt Zoom Eyepiece
• Case: Aluminum Finished Hard Case with Custom Foam

Optional Accessories: (see “accessories”)

• Focuser: Startlight Feathertouch

The LS80T can be internally double stacked (see LS80T/DSII) at time of purchase or anytime thereafter.  Doublestacking provides a truly enhanced high definition view the Sun’s surface details.  The LS80T/PT does not need to be returned to the factory for doublestacking.

Part Number: LS80Ha/PT/DSII

Retail: US$1,495.00
You may also be interested in: (see “merchandise”)

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

But there’s more……

The LS80T/PT is available in many optional variations, here are a few examples to aid in description and part numbers for pricing.

LS80THa/PT/B1200/C

* Standard system with B1200 visual use blocking filter and standard Crayford focuser

Retail Price: US$2,995.00
LS80THa/PT/B1800/C

* Standard system with B1800 imaging upgraded blocking filter and standard Crayford focuser

Retail Price: US$3,345.00
LS80THa/PT/B1800/FT

* Standard system with B1800 imaging upgraded blocking filter and upgraded Feathertouch Focuser

Retail Price: US$3,767.00

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

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.

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 $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.

Click the link below to view the video of a solar prominence looping above the sun’s surface!

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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.

Brian’s image shows an extremely detailed solar disk with two large active regions, a sun spot, and countless filaments!

Thanks for sending in your image Brian!

Image Specs:

LS100T-Ha B3400

SBIG STL-11000 class 0 chip

0.011 exposure

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.

Hi Rikki,

I have been playing with my new Lunt scope and wanted to tell
you how happy I am with this fantastic instrument!

With my new Tele Vue Binovue's and 24 panoptics, the images
are breathtaking! Almost 3D and incredible!

I can't wait to get the double stack filter to see what that
does, but this is amazing!

Thanks to everyone at Lunt for making such a fine machine!

Sincerely, Tom
 

Thanks Tom for the feed back!  We really do enjoy hearing that you are enjoying your Lunt equipment, it is awesome to see what amazing images and sketches are being produced through our filters and scopes.  Please send us in your pictures so we can post them here 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.

July 31, 2010 Eduard Garcia-Ribera of Spain captured some incredible images of 1092.

To capture these images Eduard used his LS100T for H-Alpha, B600 Ca-K Module, and Lunt Solar Wedge on his ED100 refractor.

Keep an eye on the sun, some more active regions as well as sunspot 1093 are slowly coming into view!

We enjoy seeing the images you are taking, please send them in and they could end up on a blog post!

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.

Below is an image from solar imager Rick Trommer.  Rick captured this impressive image with his LS60THaDS50.  The two massive filaments can be seen as two snake like bodies on the right while in the bottom left sunspot 1092 is quietly gliding across the solar disk.

Be sure to keep an eye on sun as things are just starting to get interesting again!  Please keep sending in your images!

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.

The images below were shot my amateur astronomer Jim Ferreira with his LS50F and DMK21 camera.  “Half a dozen or so very bright, very small spots that brightened and faded in less than a minute,” Ferreira described.

The lower image shows an awesome time laps of the prominence.  These images and many more of Jim Ferreira’s work can be seen on his website: Astrophotography by Jim Ferreira

The sun is really starting to show signs of life, a good sign for solar observers!  Be sure to check it out and keep sending in your images!

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.