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The Lunt 2″ White Light Solar Wedge is ready for shipping!!
The Lunt White Light Solar Wedge provides superior White Light views of the Sun.
The Lunt Wedge is designed to replace the standard diagonal at the rear end
of your refracting telescope. Unlike front mounted filters the Wedge
transmits a safe level of full spectrum light providing true white light
views.
The Lunt Wedge contains a fully integrated heat trap. The heat is allowed to
pass thru the prism and is directed to the rear end of the Wedge. At the
rear of the Wedge you will note a red disk. This disk serves to absorb the
heat and prevent internal reflection of the residual light. The fins act to
pull cooler air thru the rear part of the system as the heat sink heat up.
This convection will keep the heat sink from getting too hot.
Price: US$288.00
Includes:
- 2″ White Light Solar Wedge
- 2″ ND3 Pre-installed Filter
- Metal Carrying Case
- Die cut foam with room for accessories
Recommended Accessories:
- 2″ Polarizing Filter set (US$149)
- 2″ to 1.25″ Reducer for 1.25″ Eyepieces (US$20)
- Lunt Zoom Eyepiece (US$149)
Visit: http://luntsolarsystems.com/catalog-Optical-Accessories.html for more info.
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 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. Feel free to contact us with question or comments and we’d be happy to help.
December 6th, 2010 at 6:25 am
Would your white light solar wedge be safe to use on an 8″ refractor? Thanks for your reply.
December 15th, 2010 at 10:08 am
What is the glass surface wavefront quality of for the reflected white light image? I would be using the wedge in both an old AP 130mm f/8 Starfire, and a TV 76 for both visual and digital photography.
Thanks
Bob Cuberly
December 18th, 2010 at 10:42 am
Hi Bob,
We recently had the white light wedges reviewed and tested.
The optical surface had better than 1/10th wave and was proven to be precision aligned.
Thanks,
December 18th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Hi Kreig,
Personally I would only use it on a system up to 6″.
I use it on my LS152T without issue.
However, I do know of a couple of people that are using it on 8″ refracting telescopes.
You must be careful of your secondary mirror if using a reflector (it may crack)
The only issue with the wedge is that the heat sink will get very hot.
Thanks,