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by Robert Henry 1355
Thu Nov 11, 2021 11:00 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Binoviewer Recommendation
Replies: 9
Views: 2200

Re: Binoviewer Recommendation

Like George stated, go with the William Optics Binoviewer! I have used it with my Lunt 102mm ED F/7 for several years and love it! I use paired 32mm and 40mm Plossls with the WO Binoviewer and am MORE than happy! It should work just as well visually on your setup as mine. You can go down to paired 2...
by Robert Henry 1355
Sat Oct 30, 2021 3:17 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: LUNT LS35T-Ha telescope in action today in clear-skies 28-10-2021
Replies: 17
Views: 3265

Re: LUNT LS35T-Ha telescope in action today in clear-skies 28-10-2021

Hi,Terry- I have the Lunt 40mm solar telescope with B600. I love it. It reminds me so much of the Lunt 35mm. I think this is Lunt's answer to so many solar observers wanting a quick grab and go that would be very marketable to the PST in cost and visual performance. I have owned and sold MANY solar ...
by Robert Henry 1355
Sun May 23, 2021 10:28 am
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: My solar setup
Replies: 7
Views: 1221

Re: My solar setup

My solar setup.20210514_101720.jpg 1) Lunt Engineering 102mm ED F/7 refractor with 2" Baader Amici correct image Prism diagonal. 2) Daystar Quark Chromosphere 0.3-0.5A with 2" UV/IR cut filter. 3) Lunt 40mm B600 solar telescope attached/in tandem with 102mm refractor. 4) William Optics Bi...
by Robert Henry 1355
Tue May 18, 2021 12:57 am
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: My solar setup
Replies: 7
Views: 1221

Re: My solar setup

Hi,Terry-
Thanks again for your help! I am REALLY proud of this setup. The WO Binoviewer is totally awesome on this setup. It just gives that WOW reaction when doing visual.
Yes,I am using the Samsung iPad! Good observation!

Best always,

Bob
by Robert Henry 1355
Mon May 17, 2021 11:04 am
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: My solar setup
Replies: 7
Views: 1221

Re: My solar setup

Thanks, guys!

Yes,DeepSolar64, you need to get a binoviewer. I use the William Optics one and it is GREAT! I don't do visual with my Quark without the binoviewer. Use matched 25mm and 32mm Plossls with the binoviewer and your good to go. They don't have to be top of the line Plossls either.

Bob
by Robert Henry 1355
Sun May 16, 2021 11:29 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: My solar setup
Replies: 7
Views: 1221

My solar setup

My solar setup.
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by Robert Henry 1355
Sun May 16, 2021 6:59 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 2" Baader Amici 90° diagonal with Quark for visual Solar
Replies: 10
Views: 556

Re: 2" Baader Amici 90° diagonal with Quark for visual Solar

I absolutely recommend the Baader 2" Amici correct image diagonal for visual H-alpha visual observing. I compared my 2"Di-Electric diagonal and saw NO difference in the image with my Quark Chromospere,Lunt 102mm ED refractor and William Optics Binoviewer using matched 25mm and 32mm Plossls...
by Robert Henry 1355
Sun Mar 21, 2021 1:43 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 2" Baader Amici 90° diagonal with Quark for visual Solar
Replies: 10
Views: 556

Re: 2" Baader Amici 90° diagonal with Quark for visual Solar

Just ordered it from High Point Scientific. Will give review of it as soon as I can. Thanks guys for MAKING me spend more money on Solar stuff!! Mo Money,Mo Money,etc.🤣🤣🤣

Best,

Bob
by Robert Henry 1355
Sat Mar 20, 2021 1:54 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 2" Baader Amici 90° diagonal with Quark for visual Solar
Replies: 10
Views: 556

Re: 2" Baader Amici 90° diagonal with Quark for visual Solar

Thank you,Highbury Mark,and krakatoa 1883 for your sharing your experience using the Amici for solar observing. Much appreciated! It's exactly what I was hoping to get from this forum.

Thanks again,guys!

Bob
by Robert Henry 1355
Fri Mar 19, 2021 5:13 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 2" Baader Amici 90° diagonal with Quark for visual Solar
Replies: 10
Views: 556

2" Baader Amici 90° diagonal with Quark for visual Solar

Has anyone used the 2" Baader 90° Amici diagonal with the Daystar Quark and a refractor for visually observing the Sun for correct visual orientation( east,west,north,south). I would like to see the GONG image in my refractor,not east-west flipped. Anyone used this Amici with their refractor? I...
by Robert Henry 1355
Mon Mar 08, 2021 2:03 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Solar scout 60mm package first light rant
Replies: 5
Views: 1092

Re: Solar scout 60mm package first light rant

I would send the scope back and get the Daystar Quark Chromosphere version. I bought the Solar Scout scope you have and not a fan of it. The focuser is inadequate and the deal breaker for me. I sold it. I have been visual solar observer for ~16 years and I LOVE my Quark! You will get the WOW affect ...
by Robert Henry 1355
Wed May 06, 2020 3:23 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Lunt 50mm with Quark
Replies: 1
Views: 447

Lunt 50mm with Quark

Hello everyone-

Can you use a Daystar Quark Chromosphere on a Lunt 50mm SS solar scope to make the 50mm scope a double stack 0.5A solar scope DS? If so,how! Any adapters,etc.?

Thanks for any help,

Bob
by Robert Henry 1355
Sun Nov 26, 2017 5:33 pm
Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
Topic: Wanted: Aperture Iris for solar observing
Replies: 9
Views: 5515

Re: Wanted: Aperture Iris for solar observing

I am still waiting for Teleskop Services to give me total price of the setup. I may just get from Home Depot 2,5" rubber PVC end caps and cut out a 80mm hole on 1 of them,and 60mm hole in the other and stop it down that way,only costing me $12! We will see.
Bob
by Robert Henry 1355
Mon Nov 20, 2017 10:49 pm
Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
Topic: Wanted: Aperture Iris for solar observing
Replies: 9
Views: 5515

Re: Wanted: Aperture Iris for solar observing

Just got word from Teleskop Service in Germany: they DO make an adapter to put on my Lunt refractor to put the Baader aperture stop on! I gave them the measurements of my dew shield and am waiting to proceed further. I will post any updates for anyone who is interested in this.
Bob
by Robert Henry 1355
Sun Nov 19, 2017 4:19 pm
Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
Topic: Wanted: Aperture Iris for solar observing
Replies: 9
Views: 5515

Re: Wanted: Aperture Iris for solar observing

Yea,Mark,looks awesome. I might have to unscrew dew shield which would probably be necessary to install the aperture iris on just the OTA to fit.
by Robert Henry 1355
Sun Nov 19, 2017 3:18 pm
Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
Topic: Wanted: Aperture Iris for solar observing
Replies: 9
Views: 5515

Re: Wanted: Aperture Iris for solar observing

Thank you,Mark and Frank for your help! I have contacted Baader and TelesKop about this issue via email and hope to hear from them soon. I will let you both know the outcome.Yes,Mark,I am hopeful I can just tighten the aperture iris to the 5" dew shield with no problem,which I also asked them a...
by Robert Henry 1355
Sat Nov 18, 2017 5:38 pm
Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
Topic: Wanted: Aperture Iris for solar observing
Replies: 9
Views: 5515

Re: Wanted: Aperture Iris for solar observing

Thanks,Bart- Nice looking one,but it needs a self made adapter,whichever surprisingly they do not sell per their website. I do not have any idea who would make an adapter for this item. It is really a shame this vendor doesn't sell any kind of adapter,don't you think that is kinda strange? It is lik...
by Robert Henry 1355
Sat Nov 18, 2017 1:15 am
Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
Topic: Wanted: Aperture Iris for solar observing
Replies: 9
Views: 5515

Wanted: Aperture Iris for solar observing

Hello- I am looking to obtain an Aperture Iris for my Lunt Engineering 102mm ED refractor to stop down the scope from 102mm to 60mm using a Daystar Quark. I know I can make one from cardboard,plastic,etc.,but would like to get an aperture stop that is manually adjustable and looks professionally mad...
by Robert Henry 1355
Thu Aug 17, 2017 5:26 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Daystar Binoviewer?
Replies: 0
Views: 8287

Daystar Binoviewer?

Hello- I was looking thru my file cabinet and came across an older Daystar catalog that advertised a Daystar Binoviewer 1.25". Does anyone know if this binoviewer was any good,or if someone has one would they be willing to sell it if it is OK to use for visual solar observing on my 102ED f/7 re...
by Robert Henry 1355
Mon Aug 07, 2017 8:57 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Great prominences today: Achro 180 + Quark
Replies: 14
Views: 2589

Re: Great prominences today: Achro 180 + Quark

Great images,Alessandro,with your setup. Image #7 (504.9 kib) looks like what I see visually with my Lunt Engineering 102mm ED f/7 refractor, with Quark Chromosphere,and 32mm Televue Plossl. I really like the spicules,especially with your images,and what I see visually with mine.Keep posting these a...
by Robert Henry 1355
Wed Aug 02, 2017 5:23 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Quark and TS 115 APO
Replies: 32
Views: 6194

Re: Quark and TS 115 APO

Hi,Bill- You only need a QUALITY UV-IR cut filter to put on your diagonal. Daystar sells them. Also,one thing that Daystar owner Jen Winters told me is that for 100-150mm scopes,use a 2" diagonal,not a 1.25" diagonal,with the 2" UV-IR cut filter on the objective side(before the diagon...
by Robert Henry 1355
Tue Aug 01, 2017 9:49 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Quark and TS 115 APO
Replies: 32
Views: 6194

Re: Quark and TS 115 APO

I am one of the fortunate Quark owners in that my Quark Chromosphere works like a dream! I use it with a Lunt Engineering 102mm ED f/7 refractor and 40mm,32mm,and 25mm Televue Plossl's. It makes me sad when I see others,especially in this forum,with so many respected solar observers,who have had bad...
by Robert Henry 1355
Wed Jul 12, 2017 12:57 am
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Lunt Engineering focuser with Quark question
Replies: 0
Views: 9765

Lunt Engineering focuser with Quark question

Looking to motorize the dual speed focuser of my Lunt Engineering 102mm ED f/7 refractor when using my Daystar Quark. I like very much to motorize it,but not replace it. Contacted Lunt,Moonlite,but they were unable to help.Definitive help much appreciated!
Thanks to all,
Bob
by Robert Henry 1355
Sun Jun 25, 2017 10:50 pm
Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
Topic: For sale: 60mm Coronado(Pre-Meade) solar filter-pristine.
Replies: 1
Views: 3508

For sale: 60mm Coronado(Pre-Meade) solar filter-pristine.

I have a Coronado Pre-Meade 60mm etalon and T-Max tuner for sale. It is in pristine condition. It is the highly sought after rose/gold color etalon.Cost new was $1250. Original box,hard case,spec.pamphlet,all like new.Asking $850 or best offer,shipped an insured to CONUS. If international,we can tal...
by Robert Henry 1355
Sat Apr 29, 2017 12:19 am
Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
Topic: Coronado (pre-meade) Tucson 60mm etalon for DS
Replies: 0
Views: 10552

Coronado (pre-meade) Tucson 60mm etalon for DS

Looking for pre-Meade DS external 60mm etalon to DS my Coronado Solar max II solar scope.
Thank you,
Bob
by Robert Henry 1355
Sun Apr 16, 2017 12:26 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Coronado 60mm solar scope and Daystar Quark
Replies: 1
Views: 658

Coronado 60mm solar scope and Daystar Quark

Has anyone looked thru a Coronado 60 mm SS solar scope with a Daystar Quark Chromosphere model? If so,how are the views Visually?
Thanks,
Bob
by Robert Henry 1355
Wed Mar 15, 2017 6:03 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Airylab Hat review
Replies: 14
Views: 3059

Re: Airylab Hat review

Hi,Eric- I will be at NEAF depending on which day is sunny! I only live 45 minutes away.I hope Saturday and Sunday will be totally sun lit,but would prefer Saturday. The first day is always full of energy from all who attend (vendors,people,etc).Sunday,the vendors look a little winded from Saturday ...
by Robert Henry 1355
Tue Mar 14, 2017 6:42 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Airylab Hat review
Replies: 14
Views: 3059

Re: Airylab Hat review

Hi,Eric-
Frederic stated that he will be using his HaT with a Solar Spectrum 0.3A filter. That would be soooooo Cool!
Hope to see you there as well,
Best,
Bob
by Robert Henry 1355
Tue Mar 14, 2017 12:27 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Airylab Hat review
Replies: 14
Views: 3059

Re: Airylab Hat review

Hi,Mark-Thanks again for your Reply! Can you compare the HaT with the Quark Visually? Your thoughts are greatly appreciated.
Bob
by Robert Henry 1355
Sun Mar 12, 2017 7:24 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Airylab Hat review
Replies: 14
Views: 3059

Re: Airylab Hat review

Visually,I have a Quark and use it with a Lunt Engineering 102mm ED f/7 scope for high mag. and high resolution visual views. Wondering if HaT gives similar views.
Bob
by Robert Henry 1355
Sun Mar 12, 2017 6:11 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Airylab Hat review
Replies: 14
Views: 3059

Airylab Hat review

Hello-
Would like to know reviews on Airylab HaT solar scope. I see that Airylab is possibly going to have one setup at NEAF this year.I will be there to hopefully check it out for purchase.I see Mark T. has one or looked thru one (hey,Mark,what do you think).
Thanks,
Bob
by Robert Henry 1355
Wed Feb 22, 2017 2:44 am
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: New hard-coated filters from Andover
Replies: 11
Views: 6965

Re: New hard-coated filters from Andover

Thanks to Merlin66 and Frank for your input!
Robert
by Robert Henry 1355
Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:51 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: New hard-coated filters from Andover
Replies: 11
Views: 6965

Re: New hard-coated filters from Andover

Hello,Frank- I am very interested in replacing the 5mm PST BF with either the 12.5mm or 25mm from Andover as well! I have the newer PST purchased 3months ago,but want to go the same route you did. Do you have the newer PST that is glued and was it any trouble getting it unscrewed from the ITF filter...
by Robert Henry 1355
Sat Jan 28, 2017 2:34 am
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: PST blocking filter specs.
Replies: 25
Views: 10412

Re: PST blocking filter specs.

Hi,Stephen- Thanks for your reply! I use a PST DS in tandem with a Quark Chromosphere on a Lunt Engineering 102ED f/7 refractor on a Minitower II and I love this setup,one for full disc,the other for hi-res closeup views.It is near perfec,BUT the small space around the sun is uncomfortable , I had a...
by Robert Henry 1355
Sat Jan 28, 2017 12:28 am
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: PST blocking filter specs.
Replies: 25
Views: 10412

Re: PST blocking filter specs.

Hi,Mark-
The sweet spot is just off center and to the right of the visual image. I would like more space around the sun,which would be more aesthetically nicer.
Bob
by Robert Henry 1355
Fri Jan 27, 2017 5:58 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: PST blocking filter specs.
Replies: 25
Views: 10412

Re: PST blocking filter specs.

Thanks,again,Mark-
I was trolling the waters to see what was available,and as you have stated,the best way is to go your way. Not sure if getting thebf 10 is going to make enough of a difference in visually for the PST for the extra cash.
Best,
Bob
by Robert Henry 1355
Thu Jan 26, 2017 1:05 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: PST blocking filter specs.
Replies: 25
Views: 10412

Re: PST blocking filter specs.

Hi,Merlin66-
Thanks for your reply.Andover optics wanted to know the specs of the PST blocking filter because I asked them if they can make a custom 10mm BF for the PST so I can unscrew the stock 5mm BF to make more a space around the sun visually.
by Robert Henry 1355
Wed Jan 25, 2017 11:19 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: PST blocking filter specs.
Replies: 25
Views: 10412

PST blocking filter specs.

Does anyone in this forum know the specifications of the Coronado PST bf5 blocking filter?
Thank you,
Bob
by Robert Henry 1355
Tue Jan 24, 2017 7:55 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: New hard-coated filters from Andover
Replies: 11
Views: 6965

Re: New hard-coated filters from Andover

Thanks,Bob,for your reply. I have a new PST DS and wanted to somehow replace the blocking filter,not the ITF, to get more space around the suns image visually, and not have to buy the Coronado bf10 for $500. Just trolling the waters to see if this can be done less expensively.
Best,
Robert
by Robert Henry 1355
Tue Jan 24, 2017 6:45 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: New hard-coated filters from Andover
Replies: 11
Views: 6965

Re: New hard-coated filters from Andover

Hi,Bob-
I am interested to see if they can make a bf10 blocking filter that I can swap the bf5 out of my PST. I e-mailed them. I asked them if they ever did a PST mod. like this before. I would prefer not to buy the bf10 blocking filter/diagonal at $500,so we'll see.
Robert
by Robert Henry 1355
Mon Jan 16, 2017 11:13 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: PST question
Replies: 12
Views: 4531

Re: PST question

No problem
by Robert Henry 1355
Mon Jan 16, 2017 5:56 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: PST question
Replies: 12
Views: 4531

Re: PST question

Thanks,Mark-
Just got e-mail from Meade: they don't sell the blockers separately,as I figured would be the answer.Oh,well,I tried.Would you be willing to part with your good bf10,and if so,how much to US? If not,I will probably look for used one on the internet.
Thanks much,Mark,
Robert
by Robert Henry 1355
Mon Jan 16, 2017 3:17 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: PST question
Replies: 12
Views: 4531

Re: PST question

Thanks,Gus-
I think from what you and Mark have helped me with,I will see if Meade/Coronado just sells the bf10 and holder without the diagonal. Probably not,but I'll take a shot and cross my fingers they do.
Bob
by Robert Henry 1355
Mon Jan 16, 2017 3:36 am
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: PST question
Replies: 12
Views: 4531

Re: PST question

Hi,again,Mark-
I e-mailed a tech specialist at Meade-Coronado and he stated that changing the bf5 with a bf10 would not change the image scale.He says because of the PST focus length,only the bf5 would work.Your thoughts on this,please.
Thanks,
Robert
by Robert Henry 1355
Mon Jan 09, 2017 2:53 am
Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
Topic: Coronado 10mm blocking filter for PST wanted
Replies: 0
Views: 10689

Coronado 10mm blocking filter for PST wanted

Looking for Coronado 10mm blocking filter for my PST.Anyone have a spare they can part with?
Thanks,
Robert
by Robert Henry 1355
Sun Jan 08, 2017 9:30 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: PST question
Replies: 12
Views: 4531

Re: PST question

Thanks,Mark.
Robert
by Robert Henry 1355
Sun Jan 08, 2017 7:27 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: PST question
Replies: 12
Views: 4531

Re: PST question

Thanks,Mark,I knew you would have the answer! In the visual view with the 10mm BF in the PST,do you have a significant improvement over the 5mm stock BF? Is the view more comfortable? I just purchased the PST DS . Do you know if the ep holder top half is cemented in so that it can be unscrewed? I do...
by Robert Henry 1355
Sun Jan 08, 2017 3:52 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: PST question
Replies: 12
Views: 4531

PST question

Hello- I just purchase PST DS scope and would like to know if there is a way to make the field of view larger in the PST. I know that the PST has a 5mm blocking filter but was wondering if you could make it a 10mm blocking filter PST with some kind of modification? Does the 400mm focus length limit ...