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Check out a few images of the 2 PSTs (H-alpha and CaK) and the parts for another PST Stage 2 mod
pst_pst_CaK_20180813-07 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
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pst_mod_stage2_20180813-19 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
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pst_mod_stage2_20180813-05 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
pst_CaK_20180813-05 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
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pst_pst_CaK_20180813-07 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
pst_pst_CaK_20180813-01 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
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TEC140 F/7 PST STAGE 2 MOD
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Beautiful telescopes Pedro! Are you going to use the etalon in the f/7 beam? You could maybe try a Baader 1,7 Glasspath. Would give f/11,9.
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I tried a 1.6X 2" barlow before the PST etalon but I still have to try other adapters
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I also bought a Baader 1.25X Glasspath (it's on the way)
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I'm still waiting for the Baader glasspath, I will keep you posted
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The Glasspath works perfectly. Got the idea from banjo on this forum and use it myself in a 150mm f/8 Skywatcher. Mounted the Glasspath in the nosepiece.
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Looking forward to seeing images from this mod, Pedro.
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Thanks Stu
It works but it will be better after I install the Baader 1.25X glasspath, I will you keep you guys posted
It works but it will be better after I install the Baader 1.25X glasspath, I will you keep you guys posted
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I finally have all the pieces for my PST Satge 2 MOD. I received the Baader 1.25X Glasspath Corrector yesterday. I plan to use it maily with two telescopes> TMB100 F/8 and TEC140 F/7. Check out some images from my FLICKR page
PST_STAGE_2_MOD_20180828-27 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
BAADER 110mm ERF + Teflon Adapter + PST etalon and adapter
PST_STAGE_2_MOD_20180828-13 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
PST_STAGE_2_MOD_20180828-12 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
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PST_STAGE_2_MOD_20180828-07 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
PST_STAGE_2_MOD_20180828-05 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
PST_STAGE_2_MOD_20180828-03 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
PST_STAGE_2_MOD_20180828-17 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
PST_STAGE_2_MOD_20180828-19 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
PST_STAGE_2_MOD_20180828-21 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
PST_STAGE_2_MOD_20180828-27 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
BAADER 110mm ERF + Teflon Adapter + PST etalon and adapter
PST_STAGE_2_MOD_20180828-13 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
PST_STAGE_2_MOD_20180828-12 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
PST_STAGE_2_MOD_20180828-10 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
PST_STAGE_2_MOD_20180828-07 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
PST_STAGE_2_MOD_20180828-05 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
PST_STAGE_2_MOD_20180828-03 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
PST_STAGE_2_MOD_20180828-17 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
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Nice! And now waiting for the first pictures. (-;
How did you mount the glasspath on the front lens? Ans I am curious if the distance between the back of the etalon and the focal point is about 20 cm, looks shorter. Or did you change the lens?
How did you mount the glasspath on the front lens? Ans I am curious if the distance between the back of the etalon and the focal point is about 20 cm, looks shorter. Or did you change the lens?
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Thanks Bart
It's cloudy here but it will improve in a couple of days. I had to use a plastic spacer to fit the glasspath in front of the etalon. I cannot use a long distance after the PST etalon, otherwise I will not get my camera in focus. I will give it a go and let you know.
It's cloudy here but it will improve in a couple of days. I had to use a plastic spacer to fit the glasspath in front of the etalon. I cannot use a long distance after the PST etalon, otherwise I will not get my camera in focus. I will give it a go and let you know.
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Interesting, I thought it was not possible so had it mounted in the nosepiece. But you still have the original front lens before the etalon?
Maybe the fact that you could not reach focus had something to do with the backfocus of the scope and the fact that you worked in a f/8 beam.
Maybe the fact that you could not reach focus had something to do with the backfocus of the scope and the fact that you worked in a f/8 beam.
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I did not try yet the mod with the Baader Glasspath in front of the etalon. I could reach focus without it
Where exactly did you mount the glasspath? Inside the nosepiece?
Mine is close to the etalon also inside the nosepiece
Where exactly did you mount the glasspath? Inside the nosepiece?
Mine is close to the etalon also inside the nosepiece
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Hi Pedro,
Yes inside the nosepiece. I got the idea from banjo, in this thread there is also a drawing of his nosepiece. viewtopic.php?f=4&t=23610&p=212934&hili ... th#p212934
AOK made a nosepiece for me and mounted the glass path.
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Yes inside the nosepiece. I got the idea from banjo, in this thread there is also a drawing of his nosepiece. viewtopic.php?f=4&t=23610&p=212934&hili ... th#p212934
AOK made a nosepiece for me and mounted the glass path.
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Thanks for the link Bart
Mine is almost like that. It is not too close to the PST etalon
Mine is almost like that. It is not too close to the PST etalon
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Tried the PST Stage 2 Mod today for the first time (TMB100 F/8). Visually it is great. For imaging it is not the same thing, big soft spot
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Check out some images below.
More in a different thread
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A few more images of the PST Stage 2 Mod (TEC140 F/7)
solar_imaging_session_20180830-03 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
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PST_stage_2_mod_20180830-025 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
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PST_stage_2_mod_20180830-015 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
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PST_stage_2_mod_20180830-010 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
PST_stage_2_mod_20180830-007 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
PST_stage_2_mod_20180830-002 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
solar_imaging_session_20180830-02 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
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More images. Correct spacing (PST etalon, Baader 1.25X Glasspath). TMB100 F/7, Baader 110 ERF, PST Stage 2 Mod
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A few more images
Two different PST etalons + Coronados BF15 & BF10 ----> back distance from the etalon - 14/15cm
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Two different PST etalons + Coronados BF15 & BF10 ----> back distance from the etalon - 14/15cm
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Hi Bart
I have a BIG soft spot with both etalons. Very different from my other H-alpha systems
I have a BIG soft spot with both etalons. Very different from my other H-alpha systems
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PST Mod (PDF file)
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Ré, P. (2018). PST Stage 2 Modification. Pdf file (2000kB)
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Pedro,
In your excellent document (http://astrosurf.com/re/PST_Stage_2_Mod ... 180911.pdf), you mention the focus must come to a point 244mm from the rear of the rubber on the etalon. Where is that on your scope? The top of the diagonal? The middle of the eyepiece?
I've cobbled together a prototype yesterday using some pretty strange spare parts but it should work.
The other question is...I am using parts of a standard 2x barlow rather than the Glasspath. I've figured out the mounting in the prototype but does it need to be telecentric?
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In your excellent document (http://astrosurf.com/re/PST_Stage_2_Mod ... 180911.pdf), you mention the focus must come to a point 244mm from the rear of the rubber on the etalon. Where is that on your scope? The top of the diagonal? The middle of the eyepiece?
I've cobbled together a prototype yesterday using some pretty strange spare parts but it should work.
The other question is...I am using parts of a standard 2x barlow rather than the Glasspath. I've figured out the mounting in the prototype but does it need to be telecentric?
Thanks,
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The measurement was made by Ken Harisson:
Ken Harrison (2005). Modifying a Coronado PST Hα Solar Telescope (PDF file).
The PST etalon must be correctly placed. Final focus should be 225 mm behind the rubber ring of the etalon.
You can use other parts, a X2 barlow should work fine. It needs to be telecentric
Ken Harrison (2005). Modifying a Coronado PST Hα Solar Telescope (PDF file).
The PST etalon must be correctly placed. Final focus should be 225 mm behind the rubber ring of the etalon.
You can use other parts, a X2 barlow should work fine. It needs to be telecentric
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Thanks, Pedro. I think my only confusion is where "final focus" is. I only use a video camera (no visual). Is that at the exit of the blocking filter? Or is it measured at the sensor chip? Or somewhere in between?
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Hi Jack
I tried several configurations and found out that a distance of 14cm from the rear of the PST etalon to the Coronado BF, works fine
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I did not reduce the OTA's length (did not cut the tube)
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I tried several configurations and found out that a distance of 14cm from the rear of the PST etalon to the Coronado BF, works fine
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I did not reduce the OTA's length (did not cut the tube)
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Re: another PST stage 2 mod
Got it. And I also found the document you referred to so I should be good to go. The biggest difficulty seems to be finding an ok n-stock telecentric lens.
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Re: another PST stage 2 mod
None of the lenses in this system are telecentric Jack - totally different thing!
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Re: another PST stage 2 mod
I want returns to PST MOD2 because a few days ago arrived my TS 152/F5.9 and dont know how gets f10 for PST but have two ideas!
1.Buy Baader 1.7x Glasspath and will be have f10
2.I have Televue 2.0 Povermate 2x and can put front etalon but will be have F11.8
Which of the options will be the best????
Or maybe buy Lunt 50 with f7 and put Baader Glasspath 1.25?
What is the bandwidth of Pst and Lunt50? Pst 1A and Lunt 50 0,75A am right?
Thank you!
1.Buy Baader 1.7x Glasspath and will be have f10
2.I have Televue 2.0 Povermate 2x and can put front etalon but will be have F11.8
Which of the options will be the best????
Or maybe buy Lunt 50 with f7 and put Baader Glasspath 1.25?
What is the bandwidth of Pst and Lunt50? Pst 1A and Lunt 50 0,75A am right?
Thank you!
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Re: another PST stage 2 mod
AR150/F6 works well with TV5x PWMT and Quark which is similar to PST. You get F30 and the details are OK.
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Re: another PST stage 2 mod
I dont want quark because a few years sold him dont like this device.
If you know pst wants f10 without vingetting and Lunt 50 wants F7.
But now want better choice for my AR150/F6.
If you know had old model Lunt 60T with colimator f4 and its a bad choice for my AR150/F6 mod......
My friend can give me for test PST MOD2 with 2.0 Powernate2x =F11.8 or can buy Baader Glasspath 1.7 lens=F10 but PST etalon has only 1A and think that Lunt 50 with Baader Glasspath 1.7=F7.2 will be better with 0.75A than PST MOD2.
Which of the options will be the best with my TS 152/F5.9 ? (contrast and sweet spot)
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Telescope: TS 152/900/Bresser 102/1350
Baader D-ERF 160MM
2xBaader 1.25 GPC
2xLunt 50mm
Lunt Cak B1200
Coronado BF15
Camera: Apollo Max 432M/ Apollo Mini 429M/Player One Mars II 462M/QHY 290MM
Mounh: 2xSky Watcher AZEQ6
Telecentric Lense: Televue Powermate 2/2.5x/4X/5X
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Telescope: TS 152/900/Bresser 102/1350
Baader D-ERF 160MM
2xBaader 1.25 GPC
2xLunt 50mm
Lunt Cak B1200
Coronado BF15
Camera: Apollo Max 432M/ Apollo Mini 429M/Player One Mars II 462M/QHY 290MM
Mounh: 2xSky Watcher AZEQ6
Telecentric Lense: Televue Powermate 2/2.5x/4X/5X