Solarmax I etalon repair??

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Solarmax I etalon repair??

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I have an original Solarmax 90 mm etalon that I found on Astromart . When it arrived I checked it out and there is no chromospheric features and a slight haze on 3/4 of the disk. The seller is going to make it right. I’m looking for a reputable telescope repair shop to do the work. I found Stellar Vision in Tucson which Lunt recommended but being in NY I was looking for a place closer to home. Does anyone know such a place on the east coast? I tried Company 7 but only if I bought it from them would they touch it. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

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Re: Solarmax I etalon repair??

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Beloptik is the only other place. You could try and recontact it yourself.


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Re: Solarmax I etalon repair??

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marktownley wrote: Sat Mar 19, 2022 5:24 pm Beloptik is the only other place. You could try and recontact it yourself.
Thanks Mark

I think the shipping and customs might make this a more expensive option. Thanks


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The Quark introduced me to this wonderful side of the hobby and the sun hasn’t disappointed yet.
Solar Equipment: Solar Spectrum RG-18 0.3A, Coronado Solarmax 90mm etalon Isle of Man SN-001, Tuscon SN-380 and Meade SM2, Lunt LS80 DS, Quark Chromosphere, Lunt 2" wedge, 2-Lunt CaK II 1200, Baader 3.8 and 5.0 solar film in 208mm cells, and 3D printed Sol'Ex SHG, Lunt 40mm
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