LUNT LS100MT/R&P Multipurpose APO Telescope OTA without Blocking Filter

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This telescope can be combined with a LUNT blocking-filter as desired, such an additional blocking-filter is necessary for using the telescope

  • Special telescope for observing the Sun in H-alpha
  • Attention: Additional blocking filter required!
  • Also for night sky observing, modular design
  • 3-lens ED refractor FPL-53, 100mm aperture, 714mm focal length
  • Observation & photography with excellent image quality
  • Bandwidth less than 0.7 Angstrom
  • Solid R&P focuser with 10:1 reduction
  • Also for Ca-K & White-Light solar observing
  • Absolutely safe, no danger to the eyes

£9,390.00*

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Product number: 0551414
GTIN/EAN: 4007922078021

With BRESSER, you can enjoy a smooth introduction to the vast world of astronomy. Our detailed information ("Telescope Guide") provides valuable tips for beginners— but even experienced astronomers can use the information we provide (e.g., tables for the geographical latitude of all major world cities) as a reference.

Here is the table of contents of the comprehensive BRESSER Telescope Guide:

With BRESSER, you can enjoy a smooth introduction to the vast world of astronomy. Our detailed information ("Telescope Guide") provides valuable tips for beginners—but even experienced astronomers can use the information we provide (e.g., tables for the geographical latitude of all major world cities) as a reference.

Here is the table of contents of the comprehensive BRESSER Telescope Guide:

Product information "LUNT LS100MT/R&P Multipurpose APO Telescope OTA without Blocking Filter"
Modular designed multipurpose telescope, both for observing the sun in the H-alpha wavelength, as well as for night sky observations. Easy conversion between the different applications with a few simple steps. 3-lens apochromatic telescope with FPL-53 glass, 100mm aperture and 714mm focal length - excellent image quality for H-Alpha solar observation and also for observing the starry sky at night.

With innovative air pressure tuning system and good 2 inch (50.8mm) R&P focuser. Delivered without blocking filter, use for H-Alpha sun observation only possible with additional blocking filter!
This telescope is supplied without blocking filter. We offer a wide range of additionally available blocking filters in different sizes, either mounted in a 90° star-diagonal housing or in a straight extension tube. These are all usable with this telescope.
ATTENTION: Without such an additional blocking filter you cannot use this telescope for H-alpha solar observation!

Solar observing in H-alpha:
The LS100MT is a telescope for observing the sun in H-alpha light, with 100mm free aperture (no central obstruction) and 714mm 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.
This version of the LS100MT is delivered without blocking filter. Therefore an additional blocking filter is required to use the telescope for solar observation in the H-alpha wavelength. You can choose from the wide range of Lunt Solar Systems blocking filters and decide for example if you want a blocking filter in a 90° star-diagonal housing or one in a straight extension tube.

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 100mm aperture and 714mm 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 a internal double-stack module. Thereby a bandwidth of <0.5 Angstrom is achieved for H-alpha solar observation. Therefore 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 highest quality!

FEATURES
  • 3-lens APO refractor, FPL-53
  • Aperture: 100mm (no central obstruction)
  • Focal length: 714mm
  • Bandwidth: internal Etalon with <0.7 Angstrom
  • Tuning: air pressure tuning system Pressure-Tuner
  • Supplied without blocking filter, additionally available blocking filter absolutely necessary!
  • 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: 6.8kg
  • Length with dew-shield: 78cm
  • Length with removed dew-shield: 65cm
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
  • LS100MT Multipurpose Telescope
  • Pressure-Tuner
  • 2 inch R&P focuser with 10:1 reduction
  • Tube rings with dovetail bar
  • Transport case (78x33x23cm)
  • Instruction manual
Conversion kit for observation of the starry night sky (0551430) not included!


Colour: white
Focusing system: 2" Rack-and-Pinion Focuser with 10:1 reduction
Material: Aluminium
Mount Type [Telescopes]: Optics without Mount
Optical design: Apochomatic Refractor
Product Family [Telescopes]: Refractor telescope
Telescope filter type: Solar Filter H-Alpha

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LUNT B1200d2 Blocking-Filter in 2 inch zenith mirror diagonal
Blocking-filter in 90° zenith mirror diagonal, for telescopes up to 1080mm focal length, and with 2 inch (50.8mm) focuser. Can only be used together with a LUNT H-alpha filter, or with a LUNT H-alpha telescope!Lunt Solar Systems offers blocking-filters in different sizes, and alternatively in 90° star-diagonal housings or straight extension tubes. You can choose what blocking-filter you will use at your LUNT H-alpha Etalon system.The B1200d2 is installed in a 90° star-diagonal housing, for 2 inch (50.8mm) focuser on the telescope side, and with T2 thread and 1.25 inch (31.7mm) eyepiece connection on the eyepiece side. The B1200d2 can be used at LUNT H-alpha systems, if the used telescope has a 2 inch focuser and up to 1080mm focal length.The blocking-filter can not be used without additional H-alpha filter system from Lunt Solar Systems! Blocking-filters are absolutely required for the safety and performance of H-alpha telescopes for solar observing. Lunt Solar Systems blocking-filters contain a unique filter system. We can only warranty safety or performance, if blocking-filter is paired with a H-alpha filter or H-alpha telescope of Lunt Solar Systems.At the tab ''Accessories'' you will find H-Alpha telescopes and filters with which this blocking filter can be combined.FEATURESBlocking-filter only usable at additional H-alpha filter systemFilter diameter: 12mmUsable at telescopes up to 1080mm focal90° star-diagonal housing2 inch slide tube for 2 inch focuserConnection for 1.25 inch eyepiecesT2 thread for camera connectionSCOPE OF DELIVERYBlocking-filter B1200d2 in 90° star-diagonal for 2 inch focuser

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LUNT B1800d2 Blocking-Filter in 2 inch zenith mirror diagonal
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£1,998.00*
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LUNT Heating Module for Blocking-Filter
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£249.00* £399.00* (37.59% saved)
LUNT LS7-21ZE Zoom Eyepiece 7.2mm - 21.5mm
Lunt Solar Systems zoom-eyepiece with variable focal length from 7.2mm to 21.5mm, with 1.25 inch (31.7mm) connection.The special of this zoom eyepiece is that the optical layout offers highest quality views of the sun, but also on nightsky objects. LUNT minimized the reflections by using superb multicoatings and with care designed internal baffle system and blackened lens edges. The LUNT zoom-eyepiece is not the widest field zoom-eyepiece on the market, LUNT prefered best performance over widest field. The sun and stars are perfect pin point across the entire field of view without any visible distortion. The LUNT zoom-eyepiece is almost parfocal, from one end to the other end of the zooming way you need only 0.5mm to refocuse. The LUNT zoom-eyepiece has a very nice height adjustable eyeguard to protect your eye against day light reflections and to help you to find the perfect eye position.Please note that these eyepieces are only accessories for existing solar telescopes or filters when observing the sun. Solar observation alone with these eyepieces without additional solar filters is not possible!FEATURESFocal length: 7.2mm - 21.5mm continuously adjustableBarrel size: 1.25 inch (31,7mm)Diameter: 47mmHeight: 82mmWeight: 170gEye relief: 15mmLenses / Groups: 7 lenses / 4 GroupsField of view: 53° at 7.2mm - 40° at 21.5mmSCOPE OF DELIVERYLUNT Zoom Eyepiece 7.2mm - 21.5mm

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LUNT LS100MTBP&F Conversion Kit for LS100MT
​The LS100MT solar telescopes can be upgraded with this optional conversion kit. This allows the telescopes to be used as 3-lens ED apochromatic refractor for observation and photography of the starry night sky.The H-Alpha system of the LS100MT telescopes can be easily replaced by this conversion kit. The conversion kit offers a very high quality and solid R&P focuser. Even the heaviest cameras or other accessories will be hold without any problems and can be focused sensitively by the integrated 10:1 reduction.Simply loosen three knurled screws holding the H-Alpha unit including the focuser at the LS100MT. Attach here the new focuser, and your LS100MT is transformed into a full 3-lens apochromatic telescope. The new focuser offers 95mm focusing way with backlash- and tilt-free mechanics also when using heavy accessories. A 2 inch ring-clamp is directly at the focuser, and an adapter to 1.25 inch also with ring-clamp is included in delivery.But this is not all: With this conversion kit Herschel-wedges or Ca-K modules can be used at the LS100MT telescopes for solar observation. This makes it possible to observe the sun in H-alpha, in Calcium-K wavelength light, or in White-Light - with one and the same telescope!This conversion kit turns the LS100MT into a real all-round telescope!FEATURESBacklash- and tilt-free mechanics95mm focusing way10:1 reduction2 inch and 1.25 inch ring clampingSCOPE OF DELIVERYHigh quality 2 inch focuser with adapter to LS100MT telescopesAdapter from 2 inch to 1.25 inchInstruction manualLS100MT telescope not included! Can only be used together with a LS100MT solar telescope. This conversion kit is absolutely necessary if a LS100MT telescope should be used for night sky observation.

£379.00*
LUNT DSII/SFPT double-stack module for LS80MT & LS100MT
Double-stack module for more contrast and details on the solar surface with the LS80MT and LS100MT telescopes.At the LS80MT and LS100MT telescopes double-stacking is possible with this internal DSII double-stack module when observing the sun in H-Alpha. The DSII modules reduce the bandwidth to <0.5 Angstrom. They are designed to show the surface details of the sun better, the contrast is significantly increased and therefore filaments and active regions are better visible.The DSII/SFPT module is designed exclusively for use in LS80MT and LS100MT telescopes, it cannot be used at other telescopes. It is used between the existing H-Alpha unit and the focuser on the telescope. Installation is simple, no additional adapters or tools are required.FEATURESBandwidth: <0.5 AngstromTuning: Air Pressure Tuning System SCOPE OF DELIVERYDSII module with internal Etalon for LS80MT and LS100MT telescopesPressure Tuner System(LS80MT or LS100MT telescope not included!)

£3,698.00*
Vixen SXD2WL Equatorial GoTo Mount with Wifi
Vixen has developed a new generation of SX mounts for demanding observers and astrophotographers. The SXD2WL mount is simply operated via a Wifi module with a smartphone or tablet. By controlling the mount with your smartphone using the free STAR BOOK Wireless app, you can easily use sky navigation functions such as automatic GoTo panning of celestial objects via your smartphone or tablet. By eliminating the power consumption of the conventional LCD (STAR BOOK TEN), the power consumption on the mount is reduced by up to 20%, thus enabling longer astronomical observation and astrophotography. When the desired celestial object is selected from a list, it is automatically panned into the telescope's field of view and tracking begins. An existing STAR BOOK TEN controller can also be used on this mount without any problems. Equipped with the same precision stepper motors as the top model, the AXD mount, the SXD2WL brings a new standard of performance and precision to the Vixen mount family. With a photographic load capacity of 15 kg, the axis cross of the mount weighs just 9.2 kg making it ideal for mobile observations. In addition, the motors mounted in the lower part of the mount also serve as a counterweight, so the mount requires fewer weights for balancing. The SXD2 mount in detail Precision stepper motors and micro-step motion control system At the heart of the SXD2 are the precision stepper motors, which offer better performance and response than previous models. The micro-step motion control system offers powerful and yet very smooth drive characteristics, which are given both in fine movements and in fast pans. Built-in bearings The bearings of the RA and DEC axes and the worm shafts have been significantly improved to reduce the load on the motors. As a result, the motors move much more smoothly than in previous models. High-precision worm gears High-precision processing technologies eliminate worm gear errors. The edges of the two worms and worm wheels are particularly smooth, enabling very precise tracking. Declination axis as counterweight The solid motor units are installed in the lower part of the declination axis so that the center of gravity of the SXD2 is below the intersection point of the RA and DEC axes. This means you need fewer additional counterweights. Latitude setting The latitude is adjustable between 0 and 70 degrees (divided into 3 zones and adjustable +/- 15 degrees per zone, for high, medium and low latitudes); latitude scale in 2-degree increments; fine adjustment with a tangent screw head, approx. 0.8 degrees per turn. Built-in PFL-II polar finder with illumination The built-in 5x20mm polar finder with 10° field of view has a 3-star alignment system. This eliminates the inconvenience of setting the date and original time. The illuminated reticle with variable brightness and automatic switch-off is adjustable in 8 levels and illuminated in red. The adjustment accuracy is 3 arc minutes. The wireless module in detail The Vixen Wifi adapter for EQ mounts allows you to control your Vixen mount via a smartphone or tablet. With the smartphone app STAR BOOK Wireless (free of charge) you can navigate the sky without any cables. The app turns your smartphone or tablet into a control unit for the equatorial mount in no time at all. The response delay of the mount, which is considered the biggest disadvantage of wireless connections, has been reduced to a level comparable to wired connections. Reduced power consumption compared to conventional controllers with LCD monitor The power consumption of the mount is reduced by up to 20%, allowing longer observations than with conventional wired controllers such as the STAR BOOK TEN. Operation similar to the STAR BOOK TEN controller. The STAR BOOK Wireless app has a similar structure to the STAR BOOK TEN controller. Depending on the star map setting, it contains up to 259,000 celestial objects. Tap on a celestial object in the object list and start the GoTo. The mount will now automatically move to this target and bring it into the telescope's field of view. All the popular features of the STAR BOOK TEN are retained Convenient operation When looking through the telescope operate the mount by swiping on the app's star chart. As there are no buttons, simply slide your finger over the star chart to operate the mount conveniently. Extensive astronomical data included In addition to data on easily observable celestial bodies such as Messier objects, NGC objects and IC objects, this also includes the sun, moon, planets, comets and dwarf planets. High-precision alignment By aligning the mount to one or two stars, you can already achieve fairly precise positioning. By aligning the mount to three or more stars, you can achieve high-precision alignment of the mount for high magnifications. The objects are then approached precisely and centrally in your telescope's field of view. The alignment information is saved and can be retained even when the device is switched off. By leaving the telescope in its current state after completing an observation without moving it, you can start the automatic installation with the same settings for the next observation.  Individual setting options As with the STAR BOOK TEN control unit, the app offers various individual settings, such as gear backlash compensation, night mode in red, autoguider and variable GoTo speed and LED brightness. You can also set the timing of the reversal of the objective tube (meridian flip) as desired. Even if the object moves to the south during tracking, you can prevent the telescope tube from reversing. Important note: Cannot be used on old SX mounts with the old blue Star Book! Technical information about the Wifi module: CPU with 32-bit CISC processor 120 MHz The unit is connected to the mount via a D-SUB 9PIN connector as with the STAR BOOK TEN. It has a 6-pin 6-wire modular plug for external autoguider operation. Supported operating systems are Android 6 or higher, iOS 9.0 or higher, WLAN standard: IEEE 802.11b/g/n. FEATURESRA sprocket: 180 teeth DEC sprocket: 180 teeth Shaft material and diameter: Carbon steel / Decl. 35 mm, RA 40 mm thickness Polar finder scope: 6x20 mm, PFL-II polar finder Fine height adjustment: 0° to 70°, (fine adjustment +/- 15°, height) Backsight rod: 20 mm diameter Azimuth adjustment: worm fine adjustment Power supply: DC12 V; 0.4~1.7 A Maximum load: 15 kg, photographic, without counterweight Counterweight: 1x 1.9 kg and 1x 3.7 kg Tripod connection: 45 mm spigot Dimensions: 36 cm (H) x 12 cm (W) x 36 cm (L) Weight: 8.8 kg (19.4 lb), without counterweight 32-bit CISC processor 120 MHz Operating system: Android 6 or higher, iOS 9.0 or higher Connection: D-SUB 9PIN connector Autoguider input ST4 Power consumption SXD2WL+Wireless unit: DC12V / 0.3-2.0 A (load 10 kg), 0.4-2.2 A (load 15 kg) SCOPE OF DELIVERYSXD2WL EQ mount Wireless unit 2 counterweights: 1.9 kg and 3.7 kg Mounting tools Pole finder PFL-II Cigarette lighter cable

£2,617.00*
BRESSER Messier EXOS-2 EQ GoTo Mount
BRESSER EXOS-2 GoTo Equatorial Mount. Mount, tripod and hand box with computer. This German mount has tracking motors in both axes that follow celestial objects very precisely.The handbox with GoTo works reliable and controls the mount in every situation. Precise ball bearings in both axes ensures minimal backlash at all nine possible tracking speeds.The battery pack (12 V) is conveniently fastened to the tripod shelf and takes eight size "D" batteries.The mount rests on a very tough and rigid stainless steel tripod and can take optical tubes of up to 13 kg. GOTO - Stargazing at the push of a button! The Startracker GoTo System enables beginners to start astronomical observations in just a few minutes, and guides you to objects that are hard to localize through a standard finder scope.Just push the button and the GoTo System will find planets, nebulae or galaxies for you and position your telescope automatically and precise.The GoTo System database includes thousands of astronomical objects.The Messier mount with GoTo System allows you to observe without tedious searching, or image faint objects that are hard to find in a standard finder scope.The BRESSER StarTracker GoTo systems uses servo motors for both axes and features an ST-4 compatible autoguiding input. Guiding aggressivity can be set on the mount itself. The menu navigation of the Startracker Handbox is also multilingual and offers the settings of German, English, French, Spanish and Italian.CHARACTERISTICS MOUNT Stable parallactic mount with fine drive in both axes Ball bearings in both axes for more precise movements Stable height adjustable stainless steel tripod ( Min. 69cm / Max. 109,5cm ) Load capacity up to 13 kg payload Circular bubble for easy horizontal alignment GoTo Mount with motors and hand box controller, for easy finding and guiding moon, planets, stars and much more ST-4 compatible autoguider interface Pole height scale for setting the latitude Scaled graduated circular rings to facilitate finding objects using a star atlas or planetarium software Pole finder scope with optional illumination ( item no. 4964212 ) Tripod weight: 4.7 kg Mount weight: 6.7 kg (without counterweight) Total weight incl. counterweight: 15.9 kg Batteries: not included SCOPE OF DELIVERY Equatorial EXOS 2 GOTO mount with stainless steel tripod and Startracker handcontroller Adjustable polar finder scope with optional illumination Stainless steel tube field tripod with accessory tray 1 x 4.5 kg counterweight

£841.00*
BRESSER Twilight I telescope mount with tripod
The Twilight I is a light-to-medium-duty alt-azimuth mount with tripod designed to quickly and easily accept small to medium sized refractors, such as the AR102 + AR127s or ED102mm + ED127, and of course, the ED80mm. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the BRESSER Twilight I mount. As long as your telescope does not exceed 18 pounds and has a Vixen-Style Universal Dovetail bar for mounting the telescope to the mount head, you are good to go. The Twilight I alt-azimuth mount head is made of powder-coated aluminum and there are worm gears on both axes. The adjustable angle head can be tilted forward or back at a 45° angle to allow more clearance for your telescope so you can point it straight up for viewing at the zenith. The Allen hex wrench for doing the mount head adjustment can be safely stored at the integrated magnetic holder.  Slow-motion control cables are attached on the vertical and horizontal axes, and are easy to turn during the night, even with gloves on, due to the over-sized knurled knobs that are attached to the end of each cable. They can be attached to either side of each axis to accommodate right or left-handed users, or different types of telescopes (e.g. refractors vs. Newtonian reflectors) for ease of adjustment. The stainless steel tripod that comes standard with the Twilight I mount has adjustable legs and a wide foot print of 42 inches, which makes the tripod more stable. A spreader bar locks against the inside of the legs to secure the tripod even further, and keep vibrations to a minimum. SCOPE OF DELIVERYTwilight I Telescope MountStainless Steel Field tripod

£280.00*

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Spare part for Pressure-Tuner of MT and THa series H-alpha solar telescopes from LUNT SOLAR SYSTEMSTwo rubber O-rings are installed into the Pressure-Tuner of Lunt Solar Systems solar telescopes to seal the air-pressure tuning system. Over time, the rubber of this O-rings can age and become porous, whereby the air-pressure can then no longer be maintained. When this happens, a old O-ring can be replaced by this spare part. The replacement is simple and can be done by the user. Installation instructions can be found here under the tab "Manuals" as a PDF file for download.Please be sure to note:Depending on the production series, the diameters of the Pressure-Tuner pistons can vary slightly. There are pistons for O-rings with 32mm inner diameter and 40mm outer diameter, and pistons for O-rings with 34mm inner diameter and 42mm outer diameter. Please check the diameter of your old O-rings, this spare part is an O-ring with 34mm inner diameter and 42mm outer diameter.If you need the smaller O-ring with 32mm inner diameter and 40mm outer diameter, this is the spare part with item number 0558330.The LS50THa telescopes have Pressure-Tuners with smaller diameters, for these you will need replacement O-rings with item number 0558320.After replacing a O-ring, the piston and cylinder of the Pressure-Tuner can be re-greased with grease available under item number 0558350.FEATURESInner diameter: 34mmOuter diameter: 42mmCannot be used separately, only as a replacement part on the Pressure-Tuner of MT and THa telescopes from Lunt Solar Systems.It does not matter what blocking-filter is at the MT or THa telescope.SCOPE OF DELIVERYSpare part one O-ring with 34mm inner diameter and 42mm outer diameter for Pressure-Tuner of MT and THa H-alpha solar telescopes from Lunt Solar Systems

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LUNT O-ring for Pressure-Tuner at LS50THa solar telescopes
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LUNT Solar Eclipse Glasses (1 piece)
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EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Solarix Solar Filter Film A4
​Explore Scientific Solarix Solar Filter Film.Watch Solar Eclipses, Sun Spots, Planet Transits, crossing aircrafts and satellites.Suitable for making your individual solar filter for telescopes, binoculars, photo- and video cameras.New developed solar filter film that has the optical quality of the glass with the advantages of impregnated polymer.Collateral protection by using impregnated polymer and additional filter coated surface.Creates a very natural and yellow solar image.Also qualified for high magnifications.Consistent brightness and even density with any aperture.Ideal for visual observing and photographic use.Light weight and does not require re-balancing tube assembly.Flat surface compared to other thin film filters that have wrinkles and creases.Resistant against any damage.Construction manual included for making your individual solar filter and eclipse glasses.100% safeSpecifications:Material thickness: 0.05mm Optical density:  5Optical transmission: 1/1000 of 1%  (99.999% incoming light blocked)Dimension: A4 - 210 x 297mmSCOPE OF DELIVERYSolar Filter Film, A4 sizeHard carton stencil for cutting out a telescope filter holder and eclipse glassesContruction- and Instruction manual Additional materials which need to be purchased separately:Double sided gluing tape.Universal adhessive glue.Paper scissor.

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EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Sun Catcher Solar Filter for 9"- 10" SC Telescopes
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LUNT Grease for Pressure-Tuner at MT & THa solar telescopes
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Adapter T2 to 2", for 2" eyepieces to blocking filter
Adapter T2 to 2", takes for example 2" eyepieces to Lunt Solar Systems blocking-filters.This adapter offers a T2 female thread at the telescope-side, and a 2" connection at the eyepiece-side.For example you want to use your 2" eyepieces at Lunt Solar Systems telescopes or filters? All you need is this adapter. Simply remove the 1.25" eyepiece tube from your blocking-filter, and thread on this 2" adapter. It takes T2 threading to a 2" eyepiece tube.You can use 2" eyepieces with this adapter at:• LUNT H-alpha telescopes (not at LS35THa!)• the blocking-filters of LUNT H-alpha filter systems• LUNT Ca-K modules• all telescopes/adapter with T2 male threadTechnical data:• Thread at telescope-side: T2 female thread• Eyepiece connection: 2"Delivered by order:• Adapter T2 to 2"(Blocking Filter not included)

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EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Sun Catcher Solar Filter for 80-102mm Telescopes
Explore Scientific's Sun Catcher Variable Large Aperture Solar Filters are available in many sizes to work on most telescopes from 60mm up to 10-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain and of course all Bresser and Explore Scientific Telescopes. The Solar Filter material being used is the new advanced 'Solarlite' Film manufactured by world famous Thousand Oaks Optical through years of research and development. 'Solarlite' a new solar film that has the optical quality of glass with the advantages of impregnated polymer. Perfect also for the solar astrophotographer.NOTE: All Explore Scientific Solar Equipment is rated ISO12312-2 supplied by Thousand Oaks Optical and approved for direct observation of the Sun. These solar filters are available in different sizes, the picture above shows three different sizes as an example. This is the solar filter with 90mm filter diameter.SPEZIFICATIONSSpecial objective filter for safe solar observationsISO12312-2 ratedField-stop diameter 90mmFits to outer telescope tube diameter from 90 to 160mmQuick individual match with your telescope diameterFast Setup - Easy UseSCOPE OF DELIVERY1x Sun Catcher solar filter

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EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Sun Catcher Solar Filter for 110-130mm Telescopes
Explore Scientific's Sun Catcher Variable Large Aperture Solar Filters are available in many sizes to work on most telescopes from 60mm up to 10-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain and of course all Bresser and Explore Scientific Telescopes. The Solar Filter material being used is the new advanced 'Solarlite' Film manufactured by world famous Thousand Oaks Optical through years of research and development. 'Solarlite' a new solar film that has the optical quality of glass with the advantages of impregnated polymer. Perfect also for the solar astrophotographer.NOTE: All Explore Scientific Solar Equipment is rated ISO12312-2 supplied by Thousand Oaks Optical and approved for direct observation of the Sun. These solar filters are available in different sizes, the picture above shows three different sizes as an example. This is the solar filter with 114mm filter diameter.SPEZIFICATIONSSpecial objective filter for safe solar observationsISO12312-2 ratedField-stop diameter 114mmFits to outer telescope tube diameter from 110 to 160mmQuick individual match with your telescope diameterFast Setup - Easy UseSCOPE OF DELIVERY1x Sun Catcher solar filter

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LUNT Heating Module for Blocking-Filter
At very cold temperatures, blocking filters may no longer work accurately central in the H-alpha wavelength, which means that the details on the sun become less visible. With this Heating-Module you can counteract this effect and observe the sun in the H-Alpha line optimally even at cold temperatures.The Heating-Module is for use with blocking filters in 90° star-diagonal housing from Lunt Solar Systems. It cannot be used at blocking filters in straight extension tube.The Heating-Module has an internal battery which allows for about 1 to 1.5 hours of operation. The battery can be recharged with the supplied USB cable.FEATURESAllows optimal observations in the H-alpha line even at very cold temperatures with blocking filters from Lunt Solar SystemsOperating time about 1 to 1.5 hoursInternal battery can be charged via USB cableCan also be used as a portable charger to power small electronic devicesInput (IN): 5V 2AOutput (OUT): 5V 2ACapacity: 5000mAhSCOPE OF DELIVERYLSBHEATER Heating-Module for Blocking-FiltersMounting screwsHexagon wrenchUSB cableInstruction manual(Blocking-filter not included!)

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