With the weather finally clearing up in Tucson, I had a chance to go outside and see what all the Solar fuss has been about.

I would have to say that the current activity is somewhat better than expected. With AR11045 putting on quite the show. I had a few LS35s and LS60T/PTs to test. That all went pretty quickly and I could move on to bigger things. We should have LS60Ts in both the Pressure Tune and Standard versions shipping with the Double Stack package later this week.. A lot of them.. (50s have been the usual hold up).

Unfortunately, the only DS capable system I had to use was the LS152T with the LS160F in DS and single mode. I figured if that was all I had, I would just have to suffer ;)..

The LS152T was setup first on single stack Ha mode. It yielded excellent prom and surface detail. Quite the nice balance for a good overall study of the Sun in Ha.

I removed the Hydrogen-alpha module from the back and replaced it with the Ca-K module.. The active regions really stood out and the system was able to take good magnification.

Jerry Farrar came by to take a first hand look thru the system. You should probably get his opinion directly, but I do believe he was very pleased. He has one on backorder. I think he almost fell over when I told him he would be getting his in a few weeks..

The LS160F was added to put it thru it’s paces. There will be more on the LS160F over the next few weeks, we have a few shipping very soon.  (The LS160F will be the largest Etalon in the world). I think it was at this point that I went from testing to observing.  The active areas stood out in awesome 3D like detail. It’s been worth the wait, and I am very very pleased with the end product.

Things are really starting to come together. It’s an absolute joy to be able to view such spectacular views thru the new generation solar systems. Despite all the hard work and the numerous setbacks, I can finally begin shipping what will be the top of the line Lunt Solar Systems.

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. Feel free to contact us with question or comments and we’d be happy to help.