DayStar Quantum H-Alpha 0.7Å PE Solar Filter
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DayStar Quantum Hydrogen Alpha 0.7Å PE Solar Filter - .7QPE
Welcome to the world of solar exploration with the DayStar Quantum Hydrogen Alpha 0.7Å PE Solar Filter, meticulously designed to excel at capturing the Hydrogen Alpha line.
This versatile kit, compatible with refractors, SCTs, and Maksutovs, comes complete with front and rear plates, a reliable power supply, comprehensive instructions, and a robust protective case for safe storage and transport.
To achieve peak performance and unveil the sun's secrets, consider incorporating an Energy Rejection Filter (ERF) or a UV/IR cut filter, alongside a Powermate Barlow or a stop-down mask (available separately).
This combination will help you attain an optimal focal ratio within the impressive range of F/27 to F/35, ensuring you capture the sun's radiant details with precision and clarity.
Features & Highlights:
- Precision Quantum Housing: Engineered with precision, the Quantum housing caters to the exacting needs of modern solar astronomers. It seamlessly integrates essential features with innovative enhancements, elevating the overall user experience.
- Effortless Operation: Operation is a breeze. Plug it in, and a prominent green indicator light affirms the filter's onband status, ensuring simplicity and ease of use.
- Live LCD Readout: The housing boasts a dynamic live LCD display, offering real-time access to the filter's wavelength output. This data is remarkably precise, with measurements displayed down to an impressive 0.1Å, guaranteeing meticulous observations and studies.
- Wavelength Tuning for Doppler Studies: Fitted with red and blue wing shift buttons, the Quantum housing allows for precise wavelength tuning—an indispensable capability for conducting Doppler studies with utmost accuracy.
- Versatile Power Source: Adaptable to 12VDC, the unit seamlessly transitions between fieldwork and battery-powered operation, enhancing its usability in diverse settings and environments.
- Comprehensive Power Supply Package: The Quantum housing is bundled with a comprehensive power supply package. This includes a versatile power supply compatible with a wide voltage range (100-240V) and adapter wall plates for US, European, UK, and Australian outlets, ensuring global compatibility.
- Computer Control Capability: Featuring a serial port, the Quantum housing enables seamless computer control. This empowers users with on-screen display of filter readouts, streamlining data collection and analysis.
- Streamlined Body Design for Easy Operation: The Quantum Series showcases a fresh body design prioritizing user-friendliness and operational simplicity. This ensures intuitive navigation and utilization of the filter.
- SE Grade Series for Amateur and Academic Use: Tailored for amateur astronomers and select academic applications, the Quantum SE grade series adheres rigorously to DayStar's stringent quality control standards. It is suitable for both visual and specific photographic environments.
- PE Grade Series for Professional Research: Designed exclusively for professional research studies demanding superior precision in homogeneity and onband transmittance values, the Quantum PE grade series undergoes additional meticulous quality control measures, extended fabrication, and rigorous testing processes. This ensures compliance with the highest standards for accuracy and reliability.
Screen-shot of DayStar Quantum Control for H-Alpha 0.7Å PE Solar Filter:
Filters with 0.7 Ångstrom bandwidths will reveal prominences in high contrast and occasionally, surface texture. Prominences are generally larger with 0.7Å filters than in narrower bandwidths.
What's Included:
✓ DayStar Quantum H-Alpha 0.7Å PE Solar Filter
✓ Front and Rear Plates
✓ Power Supply
✓ Protective Hard-Case
✓ Instructional Manual
✓ 5 Year Warranty
Specifications:
| SKU | .7QPE |
| Housing | Quantum (Microprocessor controlled, works at all outside temps, requires power) |
| Wavelength | Hydrogen Alpha (6562.8Å) |
| Bandwidth | 0.7Å |
| Uniformity | PE (Professional Edition) |
DayStar Quantum Hydrogen Alpha 0.7Å PE Solar Filter Product Manual:
Download the DayStar Quantum Hydrogen Alpha 0.7A PE Solar Filter - .7QPE Product Manual