About Lunt Solar Systems
Crafted for Precision. Trusted by Experts. Designed for the Sun.
Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, Lunt Solar Systems is the world’s premier manufacturer of solar telescopes and solar filters—pioneering innovation in solar observation and setting the global standard for optical performance and solar safety.
With over two decades of expertise, every Lunt instrument is engineered, fabricated, and assembled in-house by skilled technicians who share a singular focus: delivering unmatched clarity and protection when viewing our closest star. From hand-polished etalons to finely tuned pressure tuning systems, each component is built with meticulous care and deep understanding of the optics for solar observation.Â
Lunt Solar Systems is the only company in the world producing completely internal hydrogen-alpha solar telescopes from raw materials to final calibration under one roof. Our instruments are trusted by NASA, the U.S. Air Force, observatories, research institutions, and universities across the globe.
Whether you are a professional astrophysicist or a dedicated amateur astronomer, our mission remains constant: to give you a front-row seat to the Sun, with clarity, confidence, and precision.
Lunt Solar Systems.The gold standard in solar astronomy.
Meet the brains
These people work on making our product best.
Andrew Lunt
Founder/Chief Designer
With more than 20 years of experience in optics, design, product testing and manufacturing; Andrew Lunt is committed to designing and producing quality products for the hobbyist astronomer and occasional enthusiast. Andrew takes great pride in his team at Lunt Solar Systems for their innovation and quality design of each product.
Brian Stephens
Lead Design Engineer
Since the company’s inception, Brian Stephens has been the man with the plan for all of our product development needs. With a background in optics as well as assembling and troubleshooting optical systems; Brian’s dedication to high quality systems has helped our team to produce truly intuitive products that everyone can use.
Brandon Keith
Senior Optician
Meet our jack of all trades, Brandon Keith. Brandon is our expert craftsman when it comes to product design. His experience building, assembling, and inspecting optics products makes him a cut above the rest in the workshop.
Mariah Jensen
Customer Support & Administration
Since 2020, Mariah Jensen has been ensuring nothing falls through the cracks as our Front Office and Customer Support Specialist. She keeps her finger on the pulse of all things at Lunt Solar and makes sure to keep the team on track and the customers informed. She came to us with a keen knowledge of spreadsheets and fantastic organization and multitasking skills. Need a delivery status or have a message you need to get to tech support? She can help.
David Fonseca
Lead Optics Preparation Advisor
Another key player in the workshop, David Fonseca is our lead preparation advisor. David takes care of all the major optics components from lenses to filters to eyepieces. His passion for his work and his impeccable skills are what make Lunt Solar Systems products high quality.
Jennifer Lunt
Administration Manager
Joining the team in 2015, but in the background since the beginning, is Jennifer Lunt. If you follow us on Social Media, or upload your solar images to our User Image Gallery, you’ve most likely engaged with her. She also takes care of all Lunt Staff Administrative duties. Another valuable team member making sure the Lunt ship runs smoothly.