Lunt 80mm Modular Telescope Starter Package
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Lunt 80mm Modular Telescope Starter Package - LS80MT
Presenting the Lunt 80mm Modular Telescope Starter Package, a complete astronomical powerhouse enhanced with essential accessories for a heightened stargazing experience.
With an 80mm aperture and FPL53 Doublet Lens, the LS80MT ensures impressive performance for observing the Sun's active regions and the Milky Way.
Expanding the telescope's versatility, this comprehensive package includes a set of essential accessories.
These include the 2" Diagonal and Adapter for optimal viewing configurations, a 1.25″ 45 Degree Diagonal for comfortable observation angles, a Red Dot Handle and Mounting Ring Assembly for easy maneuvering, a 6-inch Dovetail for secure mounting, a Backing Plate & Focuser for seamless transitions, and the Lunt 19mm Eyepiece for enhanced clarity.
Additionally, the 2" to 1.25" Adapter provides flexibility in eyepiece compatibility, offering astronomers a well-rounded toolkit for diverse astronomical observations.
In Hydrogen Alpha single stack mode, the LS80MT delivers outstanding viewing with a <0.7angstroms bandpass, thanks to Lunt's Doppler True Tuning system.
The LS80MT can be internally double-stacked with the SFPT unit, reducing the bandpass to <0.5 Angstrom for enhanced solar surface details.
The nighttime telescope, featuring an FPL 53 Doublet Lens, smoothly transitions from solar to celestial observations.
True Doppler Tuning adds an extra dimension to your viewing experience, allowing shifts into and away from the user for a 3-D component.
This feature is impactful when observing filaments and active regions on the Sun's surface, providing enhanced visual and imaging capabilities.
The pressure tuning system ensures precision in tuning desired features.
With Lunt Solar Systems' new Modular Telescope lineup, the LS80MT's 80mm aperture and compatibility with popular wavelengths make it ideal for various viewing possibilities.
Features:
- 80mm Aperture: This telescope boasts an impressive 80mm aperture, enabling substantial light-gathering capabilities. The larger aperture enhances resolution and clarity, allowing observers to capture intricate details in celestial objects.
- 140x Maximum Magnification: With a maximum magnification of 140x, this telescope enables observers to zoom in for detailed views of celestial phenomena..
- 560mm Focal Length: Featuring a focal length of 560mm, this telescope's optical characteristics and magnification capabilities are determined. The focal length plays a key role in shaping the telescope's performance and versatility.
- f/7 Focal Ratio: The f/7 focal ratio denotes the speed of the telescope, with a lower f-number indicating a faster optical system.
- FPL53 Doublet Lens: This telescope excels in color correction and image sharpness. The lens design ensures clear and crisp views of astronomical phenomena, enhancing the overall optical performance.
- Versatile Day & Night Observations: The Lunt 80mm Universal Telescope is designed for excellence in both daytime and nighttime observations.
- Precision-Aligned ED Refractor: The precision alignment of the Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) refractor underscores the telescope's commitment to optical accuracy. This feature ensures that observers experience exceptional image quality and clarity.
- H-Alpha Config w/ Doppler True Tuning: In its Hydrogen Alpha configuration, the telescope excels in solar observations with a <.65 Å bandpass.
- B1200 Blocking Filter: This critical component significantly improves solar observations by efficiently blocking harmful radiation, ensuring detailed viewing experience of solar features like prominences, filaments, and sunspots.
- The Doppler True Tuning system: Utilizing pressure tuning, ensures precise tuning for optimal views of the Sun's surface details, including prominences and sunspots.
- Modular Design for Easy Conversion: The telescope's modular design simplifies the conversion process for different observational purposes.
- Sturdy Ring Set Assembly with Dovetail: The included ring set assembly, featuring a dovetail mount, ensures a sturdy and secure attachment to mounts.
- 2" Diagonal and Adapter: The package includes a high-quality 2" diagonal and adapter, providing optimal versatility for different eyepieces and configurations.
- 1.25″ 45 Degree Diagonal: Equipped with a 1.25" 45-degree diagonal, this feature allows for comfortable viewing angles.
- Red Dot Handle and Mounting Ring Assembly: The inclusion of a red dot handle and mounting ring assembly facilitates easy handling and maneuvering of the telescope.
- 6" Dovetail: The 6-inch dovetail ensures a secure and stable mounting setup for the telescope.
- Backing Plate & Focuser: The backing plate and focuser are integral components for transitioning the telescope from solar to nighttime or terrestrial observations.
- Lunt 19mm Eyepiece: The Lunt 19mm eyepiece is included for its exceptional optical quality, providing users with clear and detailed views of celestial objects.
- 2" to 1.25" Adapter: The 2" to 1.25" adapter adds further flexibility to the telescope's eyepiece compatibility. This feature allows users to use both 2" and 1.25" eyepieces, expanding the range of available accessories for a customized observing experience.
What's Included:
Specifications:
- Modular Telescope: LS80MT with B1200 Blocking Filter
- Focuser: Rack & Pinion
- Optical Aperture: 80mm
- Etalon: Internal <0.65 Angstrom
- Includes: Backing Plate and Focuser, 6″ Dovetail, New Red Dot Finder Handle, Mounting Ring Assembly, Rack & Pinon Focuser, Lunt 19mm Eyepiece, 2″ Diagonal and Adapter, 1.25″ 45 Degree Diagonal
- Tuning: Internal Pressure Tune (Doppler True Tuning)
- Focal Length: 560mm
- Focal Ratio: F/7
- Storage: Aluminum finished hard case with fitted foam
- Weight: 9.25lbs