Compact Littrow Spectrohelioscope - Any interest in an "IKEA" Kit???

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Colin,
Is there any real reason you would consider a mechanical spectrohelioscope, when the "electronic" version seems much easier to make and just as capable???

I like using the eyepiece. I am not sure why, it just feels better.


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Need the match the camera resolution to frame rate to scope focal length to keep the pixels square! Previous digital reconstructed Images I have seen look a bit streaky and low res, I'm sure we are going to do better! Am I right in remembering that christian buil had some suitable software? Seems we will be trading registax resolution enhancement for simultaneous spectral capability, good to add to ones solar armoury.


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Peter,
Yes, there are still some challenges!
There are a few software solutions around, I don't think that will be the problem and the more people who get involved in spectrohelioscopes the more we'll drive the boundaries....
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Joe who posts here as a very nice digital spectrohelioscope.


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interrest! B) :woohoo:


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The proposed Spectrohelioscope would not be suitable for your outreach programs, but a Spectra-L200 fitted with a 300 l/mm would be very good. Could be fitted with a 20mm eyepiece and set up on a sturdy photographic tripod (no telescope)...this would show the whole solar spectrum and resolve the Ca H&K, G band, Mg triplet, Na doublet and show the Ha and atmospheric absorption lines..

Something like this really is what appeals to me...


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Any update on a prototype firstlight? Guess its cloud dependent! Mark a DVD spectroscope should show the main Fraunhofer lines, will need a narrow slit. I tried with a cd one and looked at a cloud, definite dark lines present.

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Any update on a prototype firstlight? Guess its cloud dependent! Mark a DVD spectroscope should show the main Fraunhofer lines, will need a narrow slit. I tried with a cd one and looked at a cloud, definite dark lines present.

Cheers

Peter

Cheers Peter, Done that, fancy something that shows a bit more - ideally something quite small I can attach a colour webcam to demonstrate the solar spectrum at outreach / school... My knowledge of things specroscope wise is pretty much nil.


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Ken,

I can not really justify owning a spectrometer that can not measure etalons. I would rather it goes to someone who will use it often.

However, I am still quite interested in this idea. While I would rather have a visual SHS, I think the simplicity of the sweep idea would be a good first step. If I can be of any help please let me know.


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Is this spectrohelioscpoe under construction?
Is the size small and light enough for most equatorial mount?


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Wah,
This project hasn't progressed...
The Littrow style spectroscope/ spectrohelioscope would be fitted behind a suitable refractor (I'd say minimum 60-80mm aperture)The weight would be typically around 1Kg - so the mount would have to hold the weight of the scope plus 1kg.
Remember for solar spectra you really don't need an equatorial mount. Short exposures on an alt-az would work just as well.


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What can we/I do to move the project forward? Do you have any sketches or design notes that you are willing to share?


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ken,
I have a couple of "time sensitive" projects already on the go...
A reflective slit guiding module for spectroscopes and a neat compact medium res spectroscope targeting faint objects like variable stars, Nova and SN.
When these are out of the way, I'll re-visit the spectrohelioscope...
In the meantime my book "Astronomical Spectroscopy for Amateurs" contains a whole section, Section 3, p133-226 on basic spectroscope design and construction.
Hope this helps.
Drop me an email if you need specific details.


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