Set your calendar for the Transit of Mercury! Mercury, for the first time in almost 3 years, will transit our Sun on Monday, November 11th, 2019! Mercury will cross between the Earth and the Sun at just the exact moment to give all of us here on Earth an infrequent occurrence. Given our position within…
Now that your new Lunt Solar Telescope has arrived, it’s time to get moving and viewing! However, where to start? This blog will go through all the necessary thing to do to view with your new Lunt Solar Telescope. Unpacking First things first- inspect the shipping box! All new Lunt Solar Telescopes and products are…
(continued from part 2) FWHM At the FWHM, or the 42.5%T point: The bandpass is measured in a single system at 0.7A. In DS system the bandpass is the multiplication of the 2 interference filters, 0.7A x 0.7A = 0.49A. To be specific: The new width of the Etalon T curve is moved by a…
(continued from part 1) Uniformity of the etalon plates To continue where I left off in my last post, this widening of the BP from center to edge can be caused uniformity of the etalon plates, over-attenuation of the etalon via excessive tilting, differential heating (i.e., edge heating a solid etalon), or differential pressure to…
It is often stated that once you look through a Double Stacked Solar Telescope, you don’t ever want to go back to Single Stack. However, what is Double Stack and what are the benefits of having a Double Stacked system? There has been significant chatter on Lunt Social Media and e-mail lately regarding Doublestacking, and…
Choosing the solar telescope that is right for you depends partially upon the seeing conditions that are most prevalent in your area. Therefore, if you live near the water, you may want a scope with an aperture of 80mm or less. This video will help you decide what’s right for you. Transcript Lunt Solar offers…
Choosing the right eyepiece will determine what you will see when looking at the Sun. This video will help you to determine that right eyepiece for you. Transcript Hi, I am Faye Roman your Lunt Solar Systems customer service representative. We want to talk about eyepieces today. Now Lunt Solar offers a full range of…
A White Light Filter is another filter that can be used to view the Sun. In this video we will introduce you to viewing the Sun through a White Light Filter. Transcript Lunt Solar has a full product line for viewing the Sun. One of the simpler ways to do that is with one of…
The Sun can do irreparable damage to your eyesight. So how do you safely view the Sun? At Lunt Solar Systems, we take solar viewing safety very seriously. This video will help you understand the safety features of the Lunt solar telescopes. Transcript Here at Lunt Solar, safety is of the utmost importance. In each…
Do I need a dedicated solar telescope to view the Sun? Out of the many choices that you have when viewing the Sun, what will give you the safest and clearest views. This video will help you to decide what’s best for you. Transcript There’s many ways to view the Sun out there. There’s white…
Choosing the right blocking filter will depend upon what you intend to use your Lunt Solar Telescope for. This video will help you to decide which filter is right for your application. Transcript Hi, I am Faye Romans, your Lunt Solar Systems customer service representative. I wanted to talk to you today a little bit…
There are a few choices when it comes to focusers that can be used on the Lunt Solar Telescopes. This video will show you your choices and help you decide between the different choices. Transcript Hi, I’m Faye Roman, your Lunt Customer service representative. I’m going to talk about focusers. Our smallest focuser is the…