Modular 100 mm ED Apo telescope for observing & photographing prominences & more at the sun during the day and moon, planets & deep-sky at night
- Special telescope for observing the Sun in H-alpha
- Also for night sky observation, modular design
- 3-lens ED refractor FPL-53, 100 mm aperture, 714 mm focal length
- Observation & photography with excellent image quality
- Bandwidth less than 0.7 Angstrom
- Very large B3400 blocking filter installed inside focuser
- Solid R&P focuser with 10:1 reduction
- Also for Ca-K & White-Light solar observing
- Absolutely safe, no danger to the eyes
£12,790.00*
Available, delivery time: 10-12 working days
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- Alt-azimuth: easy to use, moves horizontally and vertically
- Equatorial: enables precise tracking of objects with only one axis – ideal for high magnifications and astrophotography
- Moon: from 30 mm
- Planets: from 100 mm
- Deep sky: from 150 mm
Product information "LUNT LS100MT/B3400R&P Multipurpose APO Telescope for Sun + Night-Sky"
With innovative air pressure tuning system, good 2 inch (50.8 mm) R&P focuser, and B3400 blocking filter.
Solar observation in H-alpha:
The LS100MT/B3400 is a complete telescope for observing the sun in H-alpha light, with 100 mm free aperture (no central obstruction) and 714 mm focal length. The H-alpha wavelength is the most impressive way to observe the sun, showing protuberances at the sun's edge, filaments and flares on the surface, and much more. An internal Etalon filter achieves a bandwidth of <0.7 Angstrom with the innovative air pressure tuning system Pressure-Tuner. Tuning is done by slightly changing the air pressure in a pressure chamber inside the telescope. This changes the refractive index of the air, making it easy to tune to the H-alpha line. The pressure tuner guarantees a homogeneous image, without central obstruction, and a permanently protected Etalon without erosion. A set of collimating lenses installed in the telescope ensures best performance.
Fine adjustment is achieved with a solid 2 inch R&P focuser with 10:1 reduction.
Blocking filter is the B3400. The B3400 is good for solar imaging by cameras with very large sensor chips and can also be used for visual solar observing.
The B3400 blocking filter is permanently installed inside the 2 inch R&P focuser. Common 2 inch star diagonals or other 2 inch accessories can be used.
Observing the starry night sky:
The H-Alpha Etalon system can be removed from the telescope in a few easy steps thanks to its modular design. With the additionally available conversion kit (item number 0551430) the 3-lens apochromatic refractor can then be used as a normal telescope with 100 mm aperture and 714 mm focal length for observation and photography of the night sky. The FPL-53 triplet lens offers an outstandingly low colour aberration image. Common 2 inch star diagonals can be used at the high quality R&P focuser of the conversion kit 0551430.
Please note that the optionally available conversion kit 0551430 is absolutely necessary if the telescope should be used at night.
More applications:
With additionally available accessories the LS100MT offers even more possibilities!
- Double-Stack
The LS100MT telescope can optionally be upgraded with the additionally available double-stack module DSII/SFPT (item number 0551395). The DSII system is an internal double-stack module. Thereby a bandwidth of <0.5 Angstrom is achieved for H-alpha solar observation. Thus much more details on the solar surface will become visible.
- Solar observing in White-Light
If the H-alpha unit has been removed, of course either a sun filter to be installed in front of the objective, or a Herschel-wedge at the focuser can be used to observe the sunspots in White-Light.
- Solar observing in Ca-K wavelength
Certainly, the Ca-K filter modules from LUNT Solar Systems can also be used at the LS100MT to observe and photograph super-granulation and other effects visible in this wavelength on the sun.
This makes the LS100MT a completely universal usable apochromatic telescope of the highest quality!
FEATURES
- 3-lens APO refractor, FPL-53
- Aperture: 100 mm (no central obstruction)
- Focal length: 714 mm
- Bandwidth: internal Etalon with <0.7 Angstrom
- Tuning: air pressure tuning system Pressure-Tuner
- Blocking filter: B3400 with 2 inch connection
- Focuser: R&P with 10:1 reduction
- Two tube-ring with handle
- Sol-Searcher installed inside handle
- Dovetail bar at GP-level for astronomical mounts
- Weight: 6.8 kg
- Length with dew-shield: 78 cm
- Length with removed dew-shield: 65 cm
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
- LS100MT Multipurpose Telescope
- Pressure-Tuner
- B3400 blocking filter installed inside focuser
- 2 inch R&P focuser with 10:1 reduction
- Tube rings with dovetail bar
- Transport case (78 x 33 x 23 cm)
- Instruction manual
| Angular resolution (arc seconds): | 1.4 |
|---|---|
| Aperture ratio: | 7.1 |
| Batteries required: | No |
| Case: | Aluminium Case |
| Colour: | white |
| Extended warranty (years): | 2 |
| Eyepiece Barrel Diameter (mm): | 50.8 |
| Field of application [Telescopes]: | Deep Sky Observation , Deep Sky Photography , Lunar observation , Lunar photography , Planetary observation , Planetary photography , Solar observation |
| Focal length (mm): | 714 |
| Focusing system: | 2" Rack-and-Pinion Focuser with 10:1 reduction |
| Full width at half maximum (Angström), less then: | 0.7 |
| Material: | Aluminium |
| Mirror/Lens diam. (mm): | 100 |
| Mount Type [Telescopes]: | Optics without Mount |
| Net Weight total (incl. accessories) (in kg): | 11.9 |
| Optical design: | Apochomatic Refractor |
| Telescope filter type: | Solar Filter H-Alpha |
Product and safety instructions
Manufacturer:
Bresser GmbH, Gutenbergstraße 2, 46414 Rhede
www.bresser.de
- Safety instructions: There are certain dangers when observing the sun, regardless of the telescope used. Lunt-Solar-Systems places great emphasis on the safety of their products during manufacture. Your safety is the highest priority, and we ask that you carefully read the telescope manual before beginning solar observation. Please never disassemble the telescope! Never use it if it has been modified or damaged in any way! Always contact our customer service if you have any questions regarding the safety of your instrument. Never look at the sun with an unprotected eye or with a telescope not intended for solar observation! Never leave your telescope unattended while it is pointed at the sun! Other people who are unfamiliar with it might attempt to replace the block filter with another prism, unaware of how critical this filter is for safety. The components of Lunt-Solar-Systems telescopes are not interchangeable with those of other manufacturers. Lunt-Solar-Systems solar telescopes contain several different optical elements that have been precisely adjusted and mounted during manufacture. These systems require no maintenance. Never disassemble the telescope. Doing so will void the warranty, potentially leading to expensive repairs, and may cause future damage to your instrument, compromising your safety! Most Lunt-Solar-Systems telescopes and filters include a very sensitive optical component called an Etalon. These Etalons are built into the system to protect them as best as possible. Countless considerations have been made to ensure the best performance of this "heart" of every system, even under the daily stresses it inevitably faces, such as shocks and vibrations during transport or regular use. Nevertheless, it should never be dropped. Improper use of the telescope can damage the Etalon (not a warranty case) and render the system unusable until repaired. The instrument should always be stored in its original packaging or in the optional transport case (item number 0554010). Like any optical precision instrument, it should be stored in a dry environment. With proper care, you will enjoy your instrument for a lifetime!