The LS100MT is a complete telescope for Sun observation in H-alpha light, with a 100mm clear aperture (no central obstruction) and a 714mm focal length. The H-alpha wavelength offers the most impressive way to observe the Sun, revealing prominences at the Sun’s edge, filaments and flares on the surface, and much more. An internal etalon filter achieves a half-width of <0.7 angstroms using the innovative Pressure-Tuner air pressure tuning system.
Night-time sky observation: The H-alpha Etalon system can be removed from the telescope in just a few simple steps. The 3-lens apochromatic refractor can then be used as a standard telescope for observation and photography of the night sky.
But this also expands the possibilities for solar observation: without the h-alpha filters, the telescope can be fitted with a white light filter or a Herschel prism to observe sunspots.
The FPL-53 triplet objective delivers an outstanding, colour-pure image. Standard 2-inch diagonal mirrors can be used with the high-quality R&P focuser.
PT pressure tuner: Fine-tuning on the Etalon filter is provided via an air pressure system. A small change to air pressure within a pressure chamber inside the telescope changes the refractive index of the air, resulting in precise yet effortless adjustment to the H-alpha spectral line. The pressure tuner guarantees a uniform image with no central obstructions and a long-lasting wear-resistant etalon.
The B3400 blocking filter is very well suited to solar photography using cameras with very large sensor chips and can also be used for visual solar observation. The blocking filter is built into the focuser, not in the deflection optics as in many other solar telescopes; making this telescope ideally suited to solar photography.
In keeping with its high-quality lens, the telescope comes with a Feather Touch focuser from Starlight Instruments. It doesn’t get any better! The focuser enables accessories with 2” sleeves, such as a diagonal mirror or a camera adapter to be connected. A blocking filter, which is integrated into the supplied deflecting optics, is essential for solar observation. This allows lenses to be adapted using a 1.25” sleeve or the tightly screwed connection of a camera with a T2 thread.
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- We are a leading telescope dealer and know the devices we sell. Our customer service team will gladly help you after your purchase if you have problems with assembly or operation.
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