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My solar setup.
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That's a nice visual setup Robert, I still need to get a binoviewer myself.


Lunt 8x32 SUNoculars
Orion 70mm Solar Telescope
Celestron AstroMaster Alt/Az Mount
Meade Coronado SolarMax II 60 DS
Meade Coronado SolarMax II 90 DS
Meade Coronado AZS Alt/Az Mount
Astro-Tech AT72EDII with Altair solar wedge
Celestron NexStar 102GT with Altair solar wedge
Losmandy AZ8 Alt/Az Mount
Sky-Watcher AZGTI Alt-Az GoTo mount
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Very nice!


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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.

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Post by EGRAY_OBSERVATORY »

Hello again Bob.
Nice to see that you have started posting images on SolarChat - well done there.
Your set-up looks great and interesting too.
I also have a Wiliiam-Optics Binoviewer, which doesn't get used often, but certainly know it can be a good addition...

Good also to see your reflection in the glazing (using an iPad) ??

Thanks for sharing
Terry


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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,

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Nice one Bob and hopefully we will be seeing images from your excellent set-up in due course - overleaf, if you are able eventually...

Thanks and CLEAR SKIES
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Robert Henry 1355 wrote: Sun May 16, 2021 11:29 pm 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 Binoviewer with (matched)32mm and 25mm Plossls and goHunt light shield.
5) Ioptron Minitower II Enhanced mount with Mini-Pier and 2" Tripod.


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