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by solarscope180
Sun Jan 29, 2017 4:47 pm
Forum: Solar Radio, Magnetometry and Spectroscopy
Topic: Fast flowing solar wind arrives
Replies: 5
Views: 3484

Re: Fast flowing solar wind arrives

Noticed redding of the sky due to an aurora last night near Augusta, Ga. USA
by solarscope180
Sat Oct 22, 2016 4:05 pm
Forum: Solar Radio, Magnetometry and Spectroscopy
Topic: Littrow SHG prototype
Replies: 41
Views: 14682

Re: Littrow SHG prototype

Ken
Have you resolved the banding issue with the ASI174 camera? I was planning to use this camera with a SHG that I am building but wondering if I should try a different camera.
by solarscope180
Mon Aug 08, 2016 3:35 pm
Forum: Solar Radio, Magnetometry and Spectroscopy
Topic: Littrow SHG prototype
Replies: 41
Views: 14682

Re: Littrow SHG prototype

How do you plan to drive the nodding mirror?
by solarscope180
Tue Jun 21, 2016 3:09 pm
Forum: Solar Radio, Magnetometry and Spectroscopy
Topic: "Imaging Sunlight - Using a Digital Spectroheliograph"
Replies: 55
Views: 21460

Re: "Imaging Sunlight - Using a Digital Spectroheliograph"

Great book, i have been reading it with great interest.
Ralph
by solarscope180
Tue Oct 20, 2015 8:49 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: SM40 neoprene screw
Replies: 1
Views: 2000

Re: SM40 neoprene screw

Try Hobby King they carry a large assortment of nylon screws for use in RC model aircraft.
by solarscope180
Tue Feb 10, 2015 5:47 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Solarscope Project
Replies: 16
Views: 3696

Re: Solarscope Project

Valery

I agree with your remarks. The pad was poured for the heliostat system which was housed in a sky shed POD which covered the pad. I plan to cover the concrete with foam insulation.
Ralph
by solarscope180
Tue Feb 10, 2015 5:23 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Solarscope Project
Replies: 16
Views: 3696

Re: Solarscope Project

I have finally installed the solar scope in an observatory and have done the preliminary installation of a coelostat to feed the solar image to the scope.
I am still waiting on the correct sync. motor to drive the primary mirror at the correct rate.

Ralph
by solarscope180
Mon Feb 02, 2015 6:14 pm
Forum: Solar Radio, Magnetometry and Spectroscopy
Topic: Magnetometer Project
Replies: 166
Views: 31023

Re: Magnetometer Project

How far do you need the magnetometer to be from buried electrical lines to achieve acceptable results?

Ralph
by solarscope180
Fri Jan 02, 2015 3:52 pm
Forum: Solar Radio, Magnetometry and Spectroscopy
Topic: Amateur spectrohelioscopes - information wanted
Replies: 15
Views: 4805

Re: Amateur spectrohelioscopes - information wanted

I am in the process of installing a solar telescope with spectroscope that will be fed by a coelostat. I would also be interested in contributing to your book.

Ralph
by solarscope180
Thu Nov 27, 2014 1:59 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Need more participation from forum members please.
Replies: 16
Views: 2059

Re: Need more participation from forum members please.

Could not get links to work. will send you a check.
Ralph
by solarscope180
Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:34 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Solarscope Project
Replies: 16
Views: 3696

Re: Solarscope Project

Thanks
I now need to build the observatory to house it.
by solarscope180
Mon Mar 03, 2014 3:46 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Solarscope Project
Replies: 16
Views: 3696

Re: Solarscope Project

Additional photos
by solarscope180
Mon Mar 03, 2014 3:37 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Solarscope Project
Replies: 16
Views: 3696

Re: Solarscope Project

More photos
by solarscope180
Mon Mar 03, 2014 3:35 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Solarscope Project
Replies: 16
Views: 3696

Re: Solarscope Project

Ken I use a 1200 l/mm grating and a homemade adjustable slit. Using a xenon lamp I was able to obtain several emission lines but I need a different camera for the scope and SHG. For some reason I am unable to add more photos. The previous post shows a view of the heliostat that I built for the scope...
by solarscope180
Mon Mar 03, 2014 1:23 am
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Solarscope Project
Replies: 16
Views: 3696

Re: Solarscope Project

Additional photos
by solarscope180
Mon Mar 03, 2014 1:20 am
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Solarscope Project
Replies: 16
Views: 3696

Solarscope Project

This is a solarscope that I have been working on for the past few months. I uses a 180mm f12 lens and can use a PST mod 2 filter or a SHG that I built for it. It is a stationary horiz. scope fed by a heliostat 2 mirror system.