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Possède un filetage femelle en T (M42x0,75 mm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Accepte le museau du tube de traction GM2DT 2\" ou l'adaptateur GF2SCTT SCT.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daystar Filters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44967466008861,"sku":"DAY-Q3GWTF","price":83.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/products\/Daystar-Q3GWTF-1__75764.1597159150.1280.1280.jpg?v=1684342526"},{"product_id":"daystar-2-female-adapter-for-quantum","title":"Daystar Adaptateur Femelle 2\" pour Quantum","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAdaptateur femelle 2\" pour filtres Quantum, ATM ou University.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daystar Filters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44967466074397,"sku":"DAY-Q3RF2D2F","price":73.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/products\/Daystar-Q3RF2D2F__87827.1597158820.1280.1280.jpg?v=1684342528"},{"product_id":"daystar-quantum-rear-combo-plate-sct-t","title":"Daystar Plaque Combo Rouge Arrière pour Quantum - SCT \/ T","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\u003cp\u003e Convient aux quantiques. A un choix combiné avec filetage mâle et femelle. Q3RFCTM : Filetage femelle en T \/ Mâle 2\" x 24 pour une utilisation avec RF2D2 ou GF2SCTT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Remarque : La photo montrée est de Q3RFC1M. Ce produit, le Q3RFCTM, a un filetage femelle en T au lieu du filetage 1.375x24 montré sur la photo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daystar Filters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44967466139933,"sku":"DAY-Q3RFCTM","price":83.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/products\/Daystar-Q3RFCTM__25667.1650569872.1280.1280.jpg?v=1684342530"},{"product_id":"daystar-rear-red-side-1-25-drawtube-snout","title":"Daystar Porte-Oculaire 1.25\" - pour Côté Arrière Rouge","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRF1D1 :\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003emuseau de tube de traction arrière, côté rouge de 1,25 pouce\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA des filetages mâles de 1,375 \"x 24 et un tube de traction femelle de 1,25\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCompatible avec Q3RFC1M arrière, plaque rouge ou T-Scanners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daystar Filters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44967466205469,"sku":"DAY-RF1D1","price":83.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/products\/Daystar-RF1D1__04288.1650569889.1280.1280.jpg?v=1684342532"},{"product_id":"daystar-rear-red-side-from-sct-thread-to-2-female-drawtube","title":"Daystar Adaptateur SCT à Porte-Oculaire 2\" - pour Côté Arrière Rouge","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eEmbout de tube de traction arrière, côté rouge de 2 \". A des filetages SCT femelles et un tube de traction femelle de 2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daystar Filters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44967466271005,"sku":"DAY-RF2D2","price":97.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/products\/Daystar-RF2D2__86276.1650569880.1280.1280.jpg?v=1684342533"},{"product_id":"daystar-solar-eclipse-glasses-iso-ce-certified","title":"Daystar Lunettes pour éclipse solaire - Certifiée ISO \u0026 CE","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eÉconomisez sur les frais de livraison en passant les chercher en magasin!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVivez en toute sécurité l'émerveillement des éclipses solaires avec les lunettes d'éclipse solaire de Daystar. Conformes aux exigences strictes de transmission de la norme ISO 12312-2 \u0026nbsp;et EN 1836:2005+ A1 pour l'observation directe du soleil, ces lunettes sont votre compagnon idéal pour assister à l'un des phénomènes les plus spectaculaires de la nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertifiées ISO 12312-2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nos lunettes répondent à la norme de sécurité mondiale pour l'observation directe du soleil, garantissant que vos yeux sont protégés contre les radiations solaires nocives pendant les éclipses et autres observations solaires.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration Solaire Optimale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Les lentilles sont fabriquées avec des matériaux avancés qui filtrent 100 % des lumières ultraviolettes et infrarouges nocives ainsi que 99,999 % de la lumière visible intense, offrant une image solaire claire et nette.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfort et Ajustement Universel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ces lunettes d'éclipse conviennent aussi bien aux adultes qu'aux enfants, assurant à tous de profiter en toute sécurité de l'événement céleste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNote importante\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvant d'utiliser vos lunettes d'éclipse, il est important de les inspecter pour détecter tout dommage. Les orienter vers une source lumineuse vive, comme une lampe ou le soleil, peut aider à identifier toute perforation ou imperfection qui pourrait permettre à la lumière de pénétrer. Si vous constatez des dommages, abstenez-vous d'utiliser les lunettes pour observer le soleil. Il est essentiel d'éviter de regarder directement le soleil sans ces lunettes d'éclipse spécialisées, en particulier lorsque le soleil n'est pas complètement masqué.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeuillez noter que ces lunettes ne sont pas conçues pour être utilisées avec des dispositifs optiques tels que des jumelles ou des télescopes; vous risquez de les brûler\u0026nbsp;et de vous blesser en le faisant. De plus, nous recommandons de cesser de les utiliser trois ans après leur achat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes ventes sont finales, aucun remboursement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daystar Filters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44968091353373,"sku":"DAY-GLASSES","price":4.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Daystar-Solar-Eclipse-Glasses.jpg?v=1706218862"},{"product_id":"daystar-flat-cap-diffuser-for-solar-imaging","title":"Daystar Flat Cap Diffuser for Solar Imaging","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates Uniform Flat Fields for Solar Imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpun Aluminum Mounting Ring for Durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-Quality Polymer Diffuser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable for Telescope Tubes from 80mm to 209mm OD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits Energy Rejection Filters (ERFs) from 63mm and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDaystar Flat Cap Diffuser for Solar Imaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Daystar Flat Cap Diffuser for Solar Imaging provides a simple, robust solution for creating essential flat-field reference images, with sizes available to fit telescope or Energy Rejection Filter (ERF) outer diameters from 63mm all the way to 209mm. By producing an evenly illuminated field, this tool allows you to calibrate your solar images, effectively removing artifacts like dust motes, vignetting, and sensor imperfections for a clean, professional final result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAchieving Uniform Solar Illumination for Flat Frames\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn high-resolution solar imaging, optical train imperfections are unavoidable. The Daystar Flat Cap solves this by providing a uniform light source to record a \"flat field\" image. You temporarily place the cap over your telescope's objective or ERF, capture a reference frame of the even illumination, and then remove it to begin your imaging session. This reference frame is then used in post-processing to digitally subtract any fixed-pattern noise or uneven lighting from your final images of the Sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpun Aluminum Construction and Precision Sizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for repeated use in the field, the Flat Cap features a durable spun aluminum mounting ring that holds a specially designed polymer diffuser. This combination is both lightweight and rigid, ensuring it will not warp or degrade under sunlight. Sizing is critical for a secure fit; you must measure the outside diameter (OD) of the very front of your telescope or ERF housing. Do not use your telescope's aperture as a guide. Once measured, select the next largest Flat Cap size, and use the included felt pads to create a snug, light-proof fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I choose the correct size Daystar Flat Cap for my telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must measure the \u003cstrong\u003ephysical outside diameter (OD)\u003c\/strong\u003e of the frontmost component of your optical tube, which is usually the dew shield or an Energy Rejection Filter (ERF) cell. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not use the telescope's aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e (e.g., 80mm, 100mm) for sizing. After measuring the OD, choose the Flat Cap model with the next largest inside diameter. For example, if your telescope's front measures 160mm, you would order the size that fits 160-169mm tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy do I need to take flat fields for solar imaging with the Daystar Flat Cap?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlat fields are a crucial calibration step for any type of astrophotography, including solar. They create a map of imperfections in your imaging train, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Motes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small donuts or shadows caused by dust on your sensor or filters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVignetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Darkening of the corners of your image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensor Artifacts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any non-uniform pixel response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy subtracting the flat field from your light frames (your actual solar images), you remove these distracting artifacts for a clean, scientifically accurate image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the Daystar Flat Cap for nighttime deep-sky imaging flats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Daystar Flat Cap is specifically designed to diffuse direct sunlight for solar imaging, it can be used for nighttime flats if paired with a separate, evenly illuminated light source. However, its primary design is optimized for the intensity and properties of sunlight, so results may vary compared to dedicated nighttime flat panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI have a Coronado SolarMax II 90. Which Daystar Flat Cap do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"90\" in the telescope's name refers to its 90mm aperture, not its physical diameter. To find the correct Daystar Flat Cap, you must take a ruler or calipers and physically measure the outside diameter of the front of the telescope tube. Once you have that measurement in millimeters, you can select the appropriate size from the available options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do the included felt pads work with the Daystar Flat Cap?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe felt pads are self-adhesive strips that you can apply to the inside of the Flat Cap's aluminum ring. Since the caps are sold in size ranges (e.g., 100-109mm), the felt pads act as shims to create a secure, snug fit if your telescope's diameter is on the smaller end of a given cap's range. This prevents the cap from slipping off accidentally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill the Daystar Flat Cap work with a Daystar Quark on my 120mm refractor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the Flat Cap is an essential accessory for any solar imaging setup, including one using a Quark. You would place the Flat Cap over the front of your 120mm refractor's dew shield or over the front of your full-aperture Energy Rejection Filter (ERF) if you are using one. Be sure to measure the outside diameter of whichever component is at the very front of the optical path to determine the correct size to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpun aluminum ring with a polymer diffuser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits telescope\/ERF outer diameters from 63mm to 209mm across various models. Options include: 80-89mm (or 63mm ERF), 90-99mm, 95-104mm (or 80mm ERF), 100-109mm, 110-119mm (or 90mm ERF), 120-129mm (or 100mm ERF), 130-139mm, 140-149mm, 145-154mm (or 130mm ERF), 150-159mm (or 130mm ERF), 160-169mm, 170-179mm (or 150mm ERF), 180-189mm, and 190-209mm.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDaystar Flat Cap Diffuser\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eFelt Pads for Custom Fitting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1 Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product does not require software or have a dedicated manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/daystar-filters-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDaystar Filters Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Daystar Filters","offers":[{"title":"Fits 80-89mm tube OD or 63mm ERF","offer_id":50848839729437,"sku":"DAY-FC90","price":119.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fits 90-99mm tube OD","offer_id":50848839762205,"sku":"DAY-FC100","price":119.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fits 80mm ERF (or 95-104mm tube OD)","offer_id":50848852148509,"sku":"DAY-FC104","price":119.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fits 100-109mm tube OD","offer_id":50848839794973,"sku":"DAY-FC110","price":119.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fits 110-119mm tube OD or 90mm ERF","offer_id":50848839827741,"sku":"DAY-FC120","price":119.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fits 120-129mm tube OD or 100mm ERF","offer_id":50848839860509,"sku":"DAY-FC130","price":119.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fits 130-139mm tube OD","offer_id":50848839893277,"sku":"DAY-FC140","price":119.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fits 140-149mm tube OD","offer_id":50848839926045,"sku":"DAY-FC150","price":119.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fits 130mm ERF (or 145-154mm tube OD)","offer_id":50848852181277,"sku":"DAY-FC154","price":138.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fits 150-159mm tube OD or 130mm ERF","offer_id":50848839958813,"sku":"DAY-FC160","price":138.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fits 160-169mm tube OD","offer_id":50848839991581,"sku":"DAY-FC170","price":138.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fits 170-179mm tube OD or 150mm ERF","offer_id":50848840024349,"sku":"DAY-FC180","price":138.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fits 180-189mm tube OD","offer_id":50848840057117,"sku":"DAY-FC190","price":138.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fits 190-209mm tube OD","offer_id":50848840089885,"sku":"DAY-FC210","price":138.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/DAY-Flat-Cap.jpg?v=1768672219"},{"product_id":"daystar-combo-accessory-kit","title":"Daystar Combo Combo Kit","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModular Combo Quark accessory system — choose the kit that fits your setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo telecentric barlows (2.8X and 4.3X) with 13 internal baffles each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo imaging focal reducers (0.66X and 0.3X) with built-in tilt adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated visual focal reducer for full-disk outreach views\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Kit option bundles in the Chromosphere Combo Quark itself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDaystar Combo Combo Accessory System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Daystar Combo Combo system is a modular set of telecentric barlows and focal reducers built around the Combo Quark, letting experienced solar observers dial in exactly the magnification and field of view they need. Pick the Barlow Set or Reducer Set of 3 for a single upgrade, the Accessory Kit for the complete set of optics, or the Full Kit to add a Chromosphere Combo Quark as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Chromosphere Combo Quark: Solar Surface Detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded only in the Full Kit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Daystar Combo Quark, Chromosphere model, is a Quark qualified to show surface (chromosphere) detail. This all-in-one Hydrogen-alpha filter is made for SCTs, Maks, or refractors of F\/15 to F\/30: insert it in your diagonal, add an eyepiece and view. SCT and Mak users need an off-axis Energy Rejection Filter specific to their telescope, sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual Telecentric Barlows: 2.8X and 4.3X for Detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo achieve the high focal ratios required for a Quark, this bundle includes two truly telecentric barlows. The 2.8X barlow is ideal for achieving a full-disk view on many telescope setups, while the 4.3X pushes the magnification for high-resolution studies of sunspots, filaments, and plage. To ensure maximum image integrity, each barlow contains 13 internal light baffles that virtually eliminate internal reflections and boost contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e0.66X \u0026amp; 0.3X Imaging Reducers with Interference Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor imagers, the Combo Combo bundle provides two T-mount focal reducers to adapt the image scale to your camera sensor. The 0.66X and 0.3X reducers allow you to fit more of the solar disk onto smaller sensors and speed up your effective focal ratio for shorter exposures. Critically, these reducers feature a built-in ball-and-socket tilt mechanism, allowing you to precisely angle the camera to eliminate interference patterns (Newton's rings) that can plague monochromatic solar imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Contrast Full-Disk Views for Visual \u0026amp; Outreach\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dedicated visual focal reducer is included to optimize the view for the human eye. By reducing the image scale, it provides a brighter, higher-contrast view of the full solar disk. This makes it an invaluable tool for public outreach events or for observers who want a more comfortable and impactful full-disk visual experience without the specific needs of an imaging camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing Your Combo Combo Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll four kits share the same telecentric optics engineered for the Daystar Combo Quark — pick the combination that matches what you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarlow Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.8X and 4.3X telecentric barlows only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReducer Set of 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.66X and 0.3X imaging focal reducers plus the visual focal reducer — no barlows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessory Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both barlows and all three reducers — the complete accessory set for an existing Combo Quark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Accessory Kit plus a Chromosphere Combo Quark, for observers starting from scratch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the main advantage of the Daystar Combo Combo bundle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main advantage is \u003cstrong\u003eflexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e. It provides a complete, pre-tested set of optical accessories—telecentric barlows and focal reducers—that allow you to change your magnification and field of view instantly. This saves you the trouble and expense of finding compatible accessories to frame the sun perfectly for both visual and imaging purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do the 2.8X and 4.3X telecentric barlows in the Combo Combo bundle differ from standard barlows?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003etelecentric barlow\u003c\/strong\u003e is critical for use with a Daystar Quark because it presents light rays parallel to the optical axis. This is required for the etalon to function correctly across the entire field. Standard barlows do not do this and will cause uneven illumination and banding. Additionally, these barlows feature 13 internal baffles to maximize contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat problem does the tilt mechanism on the 0.66X and 0.3X imaging reducers solve?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ball-and-socket tilt mechanism is designed to eliminate \u003cstrong\u003einterference fringes\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as Newton's rings. These are concentric light and dark bands that appear when imaging with monochromatic light and parallel optical surfaces. By introducing a tiny amount of tilt, you can make these artifacts disappear from your final image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat's the difference between the four Combo Combo kits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBarlow Set\u003c\/strong\u003e has the 2.8X and 4.3X telecentric barlows only. The \u003cstrong\u003eReducer Set of 3\u003c\/strong\u003e has the 0.66X and 0.3X imaging reducers plus the visual reducer, with no barlows. The \u003cstrong\u003eAccessory Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e combines both barlows and all three reducers. The \u003cstrong\u003eFull Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e adds a Chromosphere Combo Quark on top of the Accessory Kit for observers who don't yet own one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhich accessory in the Combo Combo bundle is best for imaging the full solar disk with a small sensor camera on an f\/8 refractor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with a \u003cstrong\u003etelecentric barlow\u003c\/strong\u003e: Daystar gives the 2.8X or 4.3X for refractors from F\/5 to F\/9, and the 2.8X shows the full disk on refractors of about 720mm focal length or shorter. 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They are designed with a T-mount thread for secure camera attachment and include the critical tilt-adjustment feature to remove interference patterns, which is not a component of the visual reducer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarlow Set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.8X + 4.3X Telecentric Barlows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReducer Set of 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.66X + 0.3X Imaging Reducers, Visual Reducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccessory Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoth Barlows + All 3 Reducers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccessory Kit + Chromosphere Combo Quark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaystar Filters Combo Quark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eContents vary by selected Kit — see the Specifications tab above\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Daystar_Filters_Combo_Quark_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 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class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces focal length by a factor of 0.6x for wider solar views\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrightens the image for significantly shorter exposure times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated tilt mechanism eliminates interference fringes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned specifically for the Daystar Combo Quark Hydrogen Alpha Filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports cameras with 17.5mm or 12.5mm backfocus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDaystar 0.60X Tilt Reducer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Daystar 0.60X Tilt Reducer is an essential accessory for solar imagers, designed to reduce a telescope's focal length by a factor of 0.6x when used with a Daystar Combo Quark filter. This reducer is engineered for cameras with a 17.5mm backfocus, or 12.5mm in combination with a 5mm spacer, ensuring correct spacing for a wide range of dedicated imaging cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e0.6x Focal Reduction: Capture the Full Solar Disc\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy reducing your imaging system's effective focal length, this 0.6x reducer allows cameras with smaller sensors to capture the entire solar disc in a single frame. The reduction also brightens the image significantly, cutting exposure times to approximately one-third of their original duration. This speed is critical for \"freezing\" moments of steady atmospheric seeing, allowing you to capture sharper, more detailed images of solar granulation and surface features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntegrated Tilt Control: Eliminate Interference Fringes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterference fringes, or Newton's Rings, are a common artifact in solar imaging caused by the highly parallel light path in a filtered system. The Daystar 0.60X Tilt Reducer incorporates a precise tilt mechanism that allows you to make fine adjustments to the optical path. This subtle tilt cancels out the internal reflections that cause fringes, resulting in clean, high-contrast images without post-processing headaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e17.5mm \u0026amp; 12.5mm Backfocus: Engineered for the Combo Quark\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reducer is mechanically optimized for use with the Daystar Combo Quark Hydrogen Alpha Filter. It is designed for direct connection to cameras that have a 17.5mm backfocus distance. For cameras requiring less distance, the system also supports a 12.5mm backfocus when used in combination with a 5mm spacer, providing the flexibility needed to integrate with various popular solar imaging setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the main purpose of the Daystar 0.60X Tilt Reducer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Daystar 0.60X Tilt Reducer has two primary functions. First, it reduces your telescope's focal length by a factor of \u003cstrong\u003e0.6x\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing you to fit the entire sun onto a smaller camera sensor. Second, its integrated \u003cstrong\u003etilt mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e is used to eliminate interference fringes (Newton's Rings) for cleaner, higher-contrast solar images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill the Daystar 0.60X Tilt Reducer let my small-chip camera see the full solar disc with a Daystar Combo Quark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, that is its primary design goal. Many telescope and camera combinations have too much focal length to view the entire sun at once. The \u003cstrong\u003e0.6x reduction\u003c\/strong\u003e widens the field of view specifically to enable full-disc solar imaging with smaller, high-frame-rate planetary cameras commonly used for this purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the tilt function on the Daystar 0.60X Tilt Reducer work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tilt function allows you to make a very slight physical adjustment to the angle of the reducer relative to the camera sensor. This adjustment changes the path of light just enough to cancel out the internal reflections between parallel optical surfaces that cause interference patterns. By fine-tuning the tilt, you can make these distracting fringes disappear from your image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat backfocus do I need for the Daystar 0.60X Tilt Reducer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reducer is designed for two common backfocus standards. It works natively with cameras that have a \u003cstrong\u003e17.5mm backfocus\u003c\/strong\u003e. It can also achieve a \u003cstrong\u003e12.5mm backfocus\u003c\/strong\u003e when used in combination with an appropriate 5mm spacer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI'm imaging the Sun's surface granulation with my Combo Quark and seeing is poor. How does the 0.60X Tilt Reducer help?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e0.6x\u003c\/strong\u003e focal reduction makes the image significantly brighter. This allows you to use much shorter exposure times—approximately \u003cstrong\u003eone-third as long\u003c\/strong\u003e as without the reducer. Faster exposures are better at \"freezing\" brief moments of steady air, allowing lucky imaging software to stack only the sharpest frames for a more detailed final result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Daystar 0.60X Tilt Reducer compatible with filters other than the Daystar Combo Quark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reducer was designed and optimized specifically for the optical and mechanical requirements of the \u003cstrong\u003eDaystar Combo Quark Hydrogen Alpha Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e. While it may thread onto other devices, its performance, spacing, and fringe-cancellation capabilities are only guaranteed when used as part of the intended Daystar system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.6x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned Backfocus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.5mm (or 12.5mm with 5mm spacer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaystar Combo Quark Hydrogen Alpha Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated Tilt Adjustment for Fringe Removal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDaystar 0.60X Tilt Reducer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/daystar-filters-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDaystar Filters Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Daystar Filters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52935164592413,"sku":"DAY-IEQT60","price":419.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/DaystarFilters-Daystar-0-60X-Tilt-Reducer-1_166c0b3c-1408-40d7-9880-e58d39a0c821.jpg?v=1789520749"},{"product_id":"daystar-0-33x-tilt-reducer","title":"Daystar 0.33X Tilt Reducer","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.33X Focal Reduction Factor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for the Daystar Combo Quark Filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables Full-Disk Solar Imaging with Small Sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces Exposure Times by Approximately 9x\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports 17.5mm and 12.5mm Camera Backfocus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eDaystar 0.33X Tilt Reducer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWith a powerful 0.33X reduction factor, the Daystar 0.33X Tilt Reducer makes full-disk solar imaging possible when paired with the Combo Quark filter and a small-sensor camera. This reducer is engineered for a native 17.5mm backfocus and is also compatible with 12.5mm systems, dramatically widening your field of view for comprehensive solar portraits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003e0.33X Reduction: Full-Disk Solar Imaging with Small Sensors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis is Daystar's most powerful focal reducer, compressing your telescope's focal length to just one-third of its native value. This transformation allows you to fit the entire solar disk onto smaller imaging sensors, a task that is often impossible at a telescope's native focal length. The 0.33X reduction also shortens exposure times by a factor of approximately nine, allowing you to use higher frame rates to freeze atmospheric seeing and capture sharper details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eFringe Control and 17.5mm Backfocus for Quark Filters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBy creating a much faster focal ratio, the 0.33X reducer significantly minimizes interference fringes (Newton's rings), a common artifact in narrowband solar imaging. This reduces or even eliminates the need for filter tilt, simplifying the tuning process for an evenly illuminated, high-contrast image. The reducer is designed for direct connection to cameras with a 17.5mm backfocus, and can also achieve a 12.5mm backfocus when used with a 5mm spacer (not included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the main purpose of the Daystar 0.33X Tilt Reducer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe primary purpose of the Daystar 0.33X Tilt Reducer is to shrink the image scale of a telescope, allowing imagers to capture the \u003cstrong\u003eentire solar disk\u003c\/strong\u003e on cameras with smaller sensors. It is specifically designed for use with the Daystar Combo Quark H-alpha filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the Daystar 0.33X Tilt Reducer affect exposure times for solar imaging?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 0.33X reduction makes the effective focal ratio of your telescope much faster. This concentrates light more intensely on the sensor, reducing required exposure times to approximately \u003cstrong\u003eone-ninth\u003c\/strong\u003e of what they would be without the reducer. This is a major advantage for \"lucky imaging\" techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the Daystar 0.33X Tilt Reducer to image the full solar disk with my ZWO ASI174MM?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhether you can achieve a full-disk image depends on your telescope's native focal length. However, the Daystar 0.33X Tilt Reducer is specifically designed to make this possible for many common telescope and small-sensor combinations like the ASI174MM. It dramatically increases your chances of fitting the entire sun in the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy is it called a \"Tilt Reducer\" if it requires less tilt?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe name can be confusing. It's a focal reducer that, as a side effect of creating a faster optical system, reduces the interference patterns that you would normally compensate for by tilting a narrowband filter. Because it minimizes the need for tilt adjustments, it's named for the problem it helps solve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat backfocus do I need for my camera with the Daystar 0.33X Tilt Reducer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Daystar 0.33X Tilt Reducer is optimized for two common backfocus distances:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e17.5mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the native backfocus and is common for many ZWO and QHY cameras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12.5mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e This distance can be achieved by adding a standard 5mm T-thread spacer between the reducer and your camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReduction Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.33X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaystar Combo Quark Hydrogen Alpha Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Backfocus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlternate Backfocus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5mm (with user-supplied 5mm spacer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamera Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT-Thread (M42x0.75)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003e0.33X Tilt Reducer\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/daystar-filters-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDaystar Filters Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Daystar Filters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52935164625181,"sku":"DAY-IEQT33","price":489.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/DaystarFilters-Daystar-0-33X-Tilt-Reducer-1_b33854df-f3a1-4183-8d4f-9df40681e58e.jpg?v=1789520757"},{"product_id":"daystar-combo-quark-4-3x-telecentric-barlow","title":"Daystar Combo QUARK 4.3X Telecentric Barlow","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.3X Telecentric Barlow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimized for Daystar Combo Quark H-alpha Filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for F\/5 to F\/9 Refractors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximizes Surface Contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables Full-Disk Views on Scopes ~480mm or Shorter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDaystar Combo QUARK 4.3X Telecentric Barlow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Daystar Combo QUARK 4.3X Telecentric Barlow is a custom-engineered optical amplifier designed to optimize Daystar's H-alpha filters for refractors from F\/5 to F\/9. By establishing a truly telecentric light path at a 4.3X magnification, it narrows the filter's effective bandpass to achieve maximum surface contrast, making it ideal for full-disk solar views in telescopes with focal lengths of approximately 480mm or shorter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA 4.3X Telecentric Design for Optimal Quark Bandpass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Hydrogen-alpha etalon performs best when fed with parallel light rays. This 4.3X barlow is a fully baffled, telecentric design engineered specifically for the Combo Quark, ensuring the light cone entering the filter is properly conditioned for the highest uniformity and contrast. Installation is direct: simply unscrew the silver snout from your Combo Quark and thread the 4.3X barlow in its place to transform your optical train.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 480mm Full-Disk Limit: Trading Field for Surface Contrast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis amplifier prioritizes solar surface detail above all else. The aggressive 4.3X magnification results in a narrower filter bandpass, which significantly enhances the visibility of fine structures like plage and filaments against the chromosphere. The trade-off for this heightened contrast is a dimmer image and a more restricted field of view, limiting full-disk captures to telescopes with focal lengths of around 480mm or less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDaystar 4.3X vs. 2.8X Barlow: Choosing Your Imaging Strategy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaystar offers two telecentric options for the Combo Quark, each suited to different imaging goals. Your choice depends on your telescope's focal length and whether your priority is surface detail or prominence brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.8X Telecentric Barlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the preferred choice for a brighter image and for achieving full-disk views on longer focal length refractors. Its less aggressive amplification is better suited for capturing fainter prominence details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4.3X Telecentric Barlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select this model for maximum surface contrast with short focal length refractors (under 480mm). If your goal is to resolve the finest, high-contrast details within the solar disk itself, the 4.3X provides the narrowest bandpass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I install the Daystar Combo QUARK 4.3X Barlow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward. You simply \u003cstrong\u003eunscrew the standard silver snout\u003c\/strong\u003e from the front of your Daystar Combo Quark H-alpha filter and then \u003cstrong\u003escrew the 4.3X Telecentric Barlow\u003c\/strong\u003e on in its place. No other adapters are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhen should I choose the Daystar Combo QUARK 4.3X Barlow instead of the 2.8X version?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the \u003cstrong\u003e4.3X Barlow\u003c\/strong\u003e when your primary goal is achieving the highest possible \u003cstrong\u003esurface contrast\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Sun's disk, and you are using a short focal length refractor (around 480mm or less). The 2.8X version is better for brighter images, capturing faint prominences, and for use with longer focal length telescopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I get a full-disk view of the Sun with the Daystar 4.3X Barlow and my 700mm focal length refractor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it is unlikely. The Daystar 4.3X Barlow is designed to provide a full-disk view on telescopes with a focal length of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e480mm or shorter\u003c\/strong\u003e. On a 700mm telescope, this barlow would provide a high-magnification view of a smaller region of the solar surface, not the entire disk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat does \"telecentric\" mean for my Daystar QUARK filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA telecentric optical system produces parallel rays of light. Daystar's QUARK H-alpha filters require this parallel light to perform optimally, achieving a consistent and narrow filter bandpass across the entire field of view. Using a telecentric barlow like the 4.3X ensures your telescope's converging light cone is properly conditioned before it reaches the filter's sensitive etalon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Daystar 4.3X Barlow good for imaging solar prominences with my F\/8 refractor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile you can image prominences, the 4.3X Barlow is optimized for high-contrast surface detail, which comes at the expense of image brightness. Since prominences are much fainter than the solar disk, the \u003cstrong\u003e2.8X Barlow\u003c\/strong\u003e is generally the better choice for capturing them, as it provides a brighter image. The 4.3X excels at revealing texture in filaments and plage on the disk itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill the Daystar Combo QUARK 4.3X Barlow make my solar image dimmer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Compared to the 2.8X telecentric barlow, the 4.3X version will produce a dimmer image. This is a direct trade-off for achieving a narrower filter bandpass, which is what enhances the visible contrast of surface features on the Sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/daystar-filters-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDaystar Filters Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Daystar Filters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52935164657949,"sku":"DAY-CC43B","price":419.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/DaystarFilters-Daystar-Combo-QUARK-4-3X-Telecentric-Barlow-1_67022a42-8522-4c68-acc5-45467035352c.jpg?v=1789520765"},{"product_id":"daystar-quark-visual-focal-reducer","title":"Daystar QUARK Visual Focal Reducer","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNominal Focal Reduction Factor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned Exclusively for Daystar Quark Filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidens the True Field of View\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreases Image Brightness for Prominence Detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreads Directly Between Quark and Eyepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDaystar QUARK Visual Focal Reducer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Daystar QUARK Visual Focal Reducer is an essential accessory for your Daystar Quark H-alpha filter, designed to widen your field of view and significantly brighten the solar image. This reduction in focal length makes faint, ethereal prominences pop with greater contrast and allows you to frame more of the solar disc in a single view, especially in longer focal length telescopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Wider, Brighter View of the Sun\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy shortening your telescope's effective focal length, this reducer delivers two critical advantages for solar observers. It expands your true field of view, allowing you to fit more of the sun's dynamic surface and surrounding corona into the eyepiece. This wider perspective can also be achieved using shorter, often more comfortable, eyepieces than you would typically use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrucially, the focal reduction concentrates sunlight, increasing the brightness of the image. This effect is invaluable for teasing out faint, delicate prominence structures that might otherwise be invisible against the blackness of space. The enhanced brightness can reveal greater extent and detail in these faint features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEyepiece Selection: Understanding the \"Porthole Effect\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe performance of the QUARK Visual Focal Reducer is highly dependent on eyepiece selection. Eyepieces with a field stop positioned at or above the end of the drawtube can cause a more extreme focal reduction, which may lead to blurring at the edges of the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis configuration can also create a constrained exit pupil, resulting in a narrow \"porthole effect.\" This makes it difficult for an observer to position their eye correctly to see the full field, an issue that is particularly challenging during public outreach events. Daystar recommends experimenting with a variety of eyepieces to find the best optical match for your specific observing goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat does the Daystar QUARK Visual Focal Reducer do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt reduces the effective focal length of your telescope when using a Daystar Quark filter. This provides a \u003cstrong\u003ewider true field of view\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003ebrighter solar image\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it easier to see the entire solar disc and faint prominence details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the QUARK Visual Focal Reducer improve views of solar prominences?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy concentrating the light into a smaller area, the reducer increases the surface brightness of the image. This added brightness provides more contrast, helping faint and delicate solar prominences stand out more clearly against the dark background of space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill the Daystar QUARK Visual Focal Reducer work with any eyepiece?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it is physically compatible with standard eyepieces, optical performance can vary. Eyepieces with high field stops may produce edge-of-field blurring or a \"porthole effect\" that makes eye placement difficult. Experimentation is recommended to find the best pairing for your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the \"porthole effect\" and how do I avoid it with the Daystar QUARK Visual Focal Reducer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"porthole effect\" is a narrow, constricted view that makes it hard to position your eye to see the entire field. It can be caused by certain eyepiece designs when used with the reducer. To avoid it, experiment with different eyepieces, particularly those with field stops located deeper inside the barrel, to find one that provides a wide, comfortable exit pupil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI'm using the Daystar QUARK Visual Focal Reducer with a long focal length SCT. Will it let me see the full solar disc?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, that is one of its primary applications. In long focal length instruments like Schmidt-Cassegrains or Maksutovs, the reducer widens the field of view enough that you can often frame the entire sun, which is typically impossible at the telescope's native focal length with a Quark filter installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eFor public outreach with my refractor and Daystar Quark, what's the best way to use the Visual Focal Reducer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor public outreach, ensuring a comfortable view is critical. Before the event, test several different eyepieces with the Daystar QUARK Visual Focal Reducer to find a combination that produces a wide, bright exit pupil and avoids the \"porthole effect.\" A view that is easy for a novice observer to look through will make the experience much more enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/daystar-filters-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDaystar Filters Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Daystar Filters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52935164690717,"sku":"DAY-FRQVQ","price":279.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/DaystarFilters-Daystar-QUARK-Visual-Focal-Reducer-1_6ca1a88a-f12a-4105-bcdb-e4573b408ffd.jpg?v=1789520773"},{"product_id":"daystar-universal-solar-finder","title":"Daystar Universal Solar Finder","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe, no-look solar alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProjects a harmless dot of light onto a target screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual mounting system fits most telescopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes both a dovetail base and a bungee cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential for quick and easy solar observing sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUniversal Solar Finder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Daystar Universal Solar Finder provides a safe and intuitive method for centering the Sun in your telescope's field of view. It works by projecting a small dot of light onto a rear target, completely eliminating the danger and difficulty of aligning your instrument by eye. This simple device ensures you can start observing quickly and safely, whether you're using a dedicated solar telescope or a standard telescope equipped with a full-aperture solar filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUniversal Solar Finder: Align on the Sun Safely and Without Looking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProperly and safely aligning your telescope on the Sun can be a challenge. The Universal Solar Finder solves this problem with an elegant, projection-based system. A small aperture on the front of the finder casts a bright dot onto a white target screen at the back. To align your telescope, you simply adjust its position until the dot is centered on the target's crosshairs. This method is fast, precise, and ensures you never have to look directly at or near the Sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUniversal Solar Finder: Mounts via Dovetail or Bungee Cord\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for maximum compatibility, this finder includes two distinct mounting options. For telescopes equipped with a standard finder shoe, the included small dovetail base allows for a secure, conventional attachment. For optical tubes without a finder base, such as many refractors or custom builds, the included bungee cord wraps around the telescope tube for a firm, non-permanent installation. This dual system means you can easily use the finder across multiple instruments in your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUniversal Solar Finder: Critical Safety Protocol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolar observing requires uncompromising attention to safety. It is critical to understand that the Universal Solar Finder is an alignment tool, \u003cstrong\u003enot a solar filter\u003c\/strong\u003e. You must never look at the Sun through the finder's aperture hole or without a dedicated, professionally-made solar filter installed over the front of your main telescope. Looking at the Sun without proper protection will cause immediate and permanent eye damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot a Filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e This device does not block any harmful radiation and is for pointing purposes only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequires Main Filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always use this finder in conjunction with a full-aperture solar filter on your telescope's objective or a dedicated solar instrument like a DayStar Quark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever Look at the Sun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or any unfiltered optical device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the Universal Solar Finder work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Universal Solar Finder has a small hole in the front that allows a tiny, harmless beam of sunlight to pass through. This beam projects a bright dot onto a white target screen at the rear of the finder. You align your telescope by moving it until this dot is perfectly centered on the crosshairs of the target, all without ever looking at the Sun itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill the Universal Solar Finder fit my specific telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finder is designed to be as universal as possible. It includes a standard dovetail base that fits many common finder shoes, and a bungee cord for telescopes that lack a finder shoe. However, there is a wide variety of dovetail sizes on the market, so a perfect fit is not guaranteed in all cases. In some instances, the thumbscrew on the telescope's finder base may be too short and require a longer screw from a hardware store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the Universal Solar Finder by itself to look at the Sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolutely not.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Universal Solar Finder is a pointing device only and offers no protection for your eyes. It is not a solar filter. Looking through its front aperture or at the Sun without a certified solar filter covering the main objective of your telescope will cause severe and permanent eye damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat do I do if the thumbscrew on my finder base is too short for the Universal Solar Finder?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the existing thumbscrew on your telescope's finder shoe doesn't reach far enough to securely hold the finder's dovetail base, you can typically find a longer replacement screw of the same thread type at a local hardware store. This is a common and easy fix for ensuring a secure fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I attach the Universal Solar Finder to my refractor that has no finder shoe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor telescopes like refractors or Maksutovs that often do not have a built-in finder shoe, you can use the included bungee cord. The cord and clamp are designed to wrap around the main optical tube, holding the solar finder securely in place for your observing session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Universal Solar Finder a good accessory for my DayStar Quark filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is an essential accessory. Since the DayStar Quark provides a very narrow, high-magnification view, finding and centering the Sun can be difficult. 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