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by DSobserver
Sun Apr 16, 2017 1:52 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: lunt 50 mod
Replies: 35
Views: 19491

Re: lunt 50 mod

yes here : http://www.webastro.net/forum/showthread.php?t=147279

valery,
you're probably right but it is less detectable and scope is f6 working vs f10 for pst mod!
by DSobserver
Sun Apr 09, 2017 2:52 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: lunt 50 mod
Replies: 35
Views: 19491

lunt 50 mod

After many years dealing with inconsistent Ha area with my PST mod, I decide to move to a lunt 50 mod. Luckily my152/900 scope is close to lunt 50 f/d ration, so no barlow is needed! I was also looking for a fully screw system. here is the result : http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/945784IMG2033.jpg ...
by DSobserver
Thu Feb 09, 2017 9:48 pm
Forum: Solar Radio, Magnetometry and Spectroscopy
Topic: SHG image - after a long nap
Replies: 6
Views: 3891

Re: SHG image - after a long nap

excellent shot

you really like aluminium, isn't it?
by DSobserver
Sat Feb 04, 2017 10:53 am
Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
Topic: For sale : C11 OTA
Replies: 1
Views: 3735

Re: For sale : C11 OTA

sold
by DSobserver
Mon Jan 30, 2017 1:00 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Baader 3.8 filter
Replies: 4
Views: 3444

Re: Baader 3.8 filter

Thanks! With new cams, does it still really make sense to buy a 3.8 density??? Just found practical tip by Teleskop-Service: With 150mm apterture and bigger, the Solar Continuum can be combined with the visual filter foil for visual purposes. With smaller apertures, the image becomes too dark. Here,...
by DSobserver
Sun Jan 29, 2017 10:39 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Baader 3.8 filter
Replies: 4
Views: 3444

Baader 3.8 filter

hello

I'm looking to buy a new WL filter for my new MAK

Do you know if 3.8 density baader filter can also be use visually adding ND filters?

thanks
by DSobserver
Sun Jan 29, 2017 8:25 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Orion 80 mm PST MOD
Replies: 3
Views: 3348

Re: Orion 80 mm PST MOD

nice mod & scope!
by DSobserver
Thu Jan 05, 2017 7:42 am
Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
Topic: For sale : C11 OTA
Replies: 1
Views: 3735

For sale : C11 OTA

Hi

I have on sale my carbon C11 ota
It is a xlt fastar with FT microfocuser and other accessories

Fill free to contact me for more info!
by DSobserver
Fri Dec 30, 2016 5:57 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: mak for WL : why not?
Replies: 10
Views: 1896

Re: mak for WL : why not?

mmmh...interesting comments.

they make sense....
by DSobserver
Thu Dec 29, 2016 10:02 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: mak for WL : why not?
Replies: 10
Views: 1896

Re: mak for WL : why not?

of course using a full aperture filter!!!

but why so few mak here?
by DSobserver
Thu Dec 29, 2016 7:08 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: mak for WL : why not?
Replies: 10
Views: 1896

mak for WL : why not?

Hello

I'm looking for a new instrument for WL.
Any idea why MAK 180 or taka mewlon are not use for this target?

would it be a good scope?
by DSobserver
Thu Dec 29, 2016 7:06 pm
Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
Topic: FOR SALE : baader 2" UV/IR cut F-filter
Replies: 2
Views: 3748

FOR SALE : baader 2" UV/IR cut F-filter

I sale this filter as I sold my quark

price : 70€ european shipment included
by DSobserver
Mon Nov 28, 2016 9:33 pm
Forum: Solar Radio, Magnetometry and Spectroscopy
Topic: SpecLineMerge update + new name: SLiM
Replies: 17
Views: 6446

Re: SpecLineMerge update

works!

next update : remove the lines :D
by DSobserver
Wed Oct 19, 2016 7:27 pm
Forum: Solar Radio, Magnetometry and Spectroscopy
Topic: A magnetometer is born
Replies: 10
Views: 4508

Re: A magnetometer is born

really nice!

you've got it!
by DSobserver
Thu Sep 08, 2016 8:42 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Daystar d line sodium quark
Replies: 17
Views: 3905

new daystar quark sodium

A new kid in quark familly : sodium

Image

all info here : http://www.daystarfilters.com/Quark/NaQuark.shtml
by DSobserver
Fri Aug 19, 2016 8:02 am
Forum: Solar Radio, Magnetometry and Spectroscopy
Topic: neutral calcium 4227
Replies: 20
Views: 6863

Re: neutral calcium 4227

They are 2 new sun spot
by DSobserver
Sat Aug 13, 2016 3:20 pm
Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
Topic: FOR SALE Quark T2 Eyepiece Adapter
Replies: 1
Views: 3511

FOR SALE Quark T2 Eyepiece Adapter

FOR SALE a Quark T2 Eyepiece Adapter

price 20€ european ship included
by DSobserver
Sat Aug 13, 2016 3:12 pm
Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
Topic: FOR SALE : baader 2" UV/IR cut F-filter
Replies: 1
Views: 3555

FOR SALE : baader 2" UV/IR cut F-filter

I sale this filter as I sold my quark

price : 75€ european shipment included
by DSobserver
Tue Aug 09, 2016 7:16 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Great show today. TS152 modified
Replies: 26
Views: 1897

Re: Great show today. TS152 modified

Amazing!!!!!!!

You are also lucky with Weather conditions !
by DSobserver
Fri Aug 05, 2016 10:41 pm
Forum: Solar Radio, Magnetometry and Spectroscopy
Topic: new SHG : full spectrum ready
Replies: 9
Views: 4448

new SHG : full spectrum ready

Hi After some more improvement my new SHG is now seriously taking this week its 1st light Ha and CAk from 31st of july http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/22496220160731ha000.jpg http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/52859520160731cak000.png Hb and He from 1st of august http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/8453...
by DSobserver
Fri Aug 05, 2016 10:19 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: pressure tuner issue
Replies: 2
Views: 3460

pressure tuner issue

hi friends

I've tried this week a lunt152 scope from a friend.

Nice pictures but they were an issue : it was loosing pressure within few seconds!

we unscrew, screw, unscrew...everytime the same issue!

have you ever face this?
by DSobserver
Sun Jul 24, 2016 6:12 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: how to remove a flat?
Replies: 4
Views: 1123

how to remove a flat?

Hello

could be not the right place.

regarding my SHG, I try to creat an artificial flat to remove all stripes from the picture

Image

Image

Any idea how to remove it? Any soft advice?

Thanks
by DSobserver
Sat Jul 16, 2016 12:43 pm
Forum: Solar Radio, Magnetometry and Spectroscopy
Topic: SHG small flare? --
Replies: 8
Views: 4177

Re: SHG small flare? --

good shot!

which slit are you using?
by DSobserver
Sun Jul 10, 2016 10:07 pm
Forum: Solar Radio, Magnetometry and Spectroscopy
Topic: new shg : small improvement and much better results
Replies: 4
Views: 3270

new shg : small improvement and much better results

Hello my friends my shg is still not finished. As soon as it is ready, for sure I'll take some pictures! Globally it is same as before but mechanically improve. For the moment here is my today collection : Cak http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/20623120160710cak.png http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/...
by DSobserver
Sat Jul 09, 2016 4:50 pm
Forum: Solar Radio, Magnetometry and Spectroscopy
Topic: my new shg
Replies: 4
Views: 3448

my new shg

My new shg just get its 1st light.

Still many things to improve (the slit...)

Cak
Image
Image

Ha
Image
by DSobserver
Thu Jun 02, 2016 7:43 pm
Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
Topic: Wanted : lunt 100 DS module
Replies: 0
Views: 10251

Wanted : lunt 100 DS module

If you're looking to sale your lunt 100ds module, I could be your man!

Just contact me!
by DSobserver
Thu May 26, 2016 8:31 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: TecnoSky152 H-alpha scope - worth the price?
Replies: 28
Views: 11838

Re: TecnoSky152 H-alpha scope - worth the price?

One of the best results with this setup are produce by italian friend Sulcis2000 with internal 75mm erf : http://solarchat.natca.net/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=19884


I use same setup and I'm very happy too!
by DSobserver
Fri May 13, 2016 6:12 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: A few from Preston to add to the pile
Replies: 18
Views: 1946

Re: A few from Preston to add to the pile

I'm sure that to spend time with friends make the moment even more magic!
by DSobserver
Fri May 13, 2016 6:08 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR2542 in hydrogen alpha
Replies: 10
Views: 1091

Re: AR2542 in hydrogen alpha

:hamster:

Looking for your mod explanation... :beanie:
by DSobserver
Fri May 13, 2016 5:57 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Extremely hot regions on the Sun. 280mm scope. High Res.
Replies: 14
Views: 1352

Re: Extremely hot regions on the Sun. 280mm scope. High Res.

really crispy pictures!

I specially like the 2nd one!

colors for me is bit darker...
by DSobserver
Tue May 10, 2016 10:23 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Mercury transit
Replies: 8
Views: 1386

Re: Mercury transit

nice shot! is it with your lunt 50?
by DSobserver
Tue May 10, 2016 5:52 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Mercury Transit-Preston
Replies: 10
Views: 1126

Re: Mercury Transit-Preston

looks that you really enjoy that day!

Stu,
You finally achieve lunt 35 DS mod! Can you share some technical details how you made it?
by DSobserver
Tue May 10, 2016 5:48 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: transit a few mis and match
Replies: 9
Views: 915

Re: transit a few mis and match

highfnum wrote:20A HeD3 filter
transmerc1hed3.jpg
which is that filter????
by DSobserver
Tue May 10, 2016 5:42 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: lunt152, lunt60ds, raptor90wl
Replies: 4
Views: 739

Re: lunt152, lunt60ds, raptor90wl

really nice shot!
by DSobserver
Mon May 09, 2016 1:56 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Transit of Mercury, Ha
Replies: 7
Views: 1539

Re: Transit of Mercury, Ha

You've got it!
by DSobserver
Mon May 09, 2016 1:55 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: ercury transit in Cak
Replies: 3
Views: 780

ercury transit in Cak

A quick shot between the clouds

Image
by DSobserver
Mon May 02, 2016 7:00 pm
Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
Topic: For sale TSA 102 takahashi
Replies: 3
Views: 4566

Re: For sale TSA 102 takahashi

sold
by DSobserver
Fri Apr 22, 2016 11:51 am
Forum: Solar Radio, Magnetometry and Spectroscopy
Topic: SHG 1st light of 2016: AR12529 in H alpha
Replies: 15
Views: 5423

Re: SHG 1st light of 2016: AR12529 in H alpha

I'll most probably use this mak (http://www.astroshop.de/fr/telescope-ma ... 80/p,46443)

Step by step, I'll build same SHG as you ;)
by DSobserver
Wed Apr 20, 2016 9:10 am
Forum: Solar Radio, Magnetometry and Spectroscopy
Topic: 13April SHG images: Sol in 4 lights.
Replies: 8
Views: 3612

Re: 13April SHG images: Sol in 4 lights.

Pffffff!
I'm jalous!


Great shot