{"product_id":"daystar-sol-80mm-dedicated-solar-telescope","title":"Daystar Sol 80mm Dedicated Solar Telescope","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80mm Aperture Dedicated Hydrogen-Alpha Solar Telescope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1400mm Effective Focal Length (f\/17.5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic PID-Controlled Thermal Tuning, ±0.5Å Range in 0.1Å Steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully Integrated 4.3x Telecentric Barlow Optimized for H-Alpha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in USA at DayStar's Vertically Integrated Facility\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 Sol 80mm Dedicated Solar Telescope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Daystar Sol 80mm Dedicated Solar Telescope is a no-compromises, integrated Hydrogen-Alpha solar telescope built entirely around its internal etalon filter, so there is no separate front filter to fit, align, or forget. It reveals prominences, solar flares, active regions, chromosphere detail, and spicules in red H-alpha light, with the Sun's appearance changing from one observing session to the next.\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\u003e80mm Aperture, 1400mm Effective Focal Length\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDayStar's advanced CNC machining produced a compact, lightweight 80mm aperture narrowband instrument with an effective focal length of 1400mm at f\/17.5, thanks to a fully integrated 4.3x telecentric Barlow optimized for Hydrogen-Alpha. The telecentric optical design gives a full-disk field of view for visual use, and the integrated carry handle doubles as a solar finder for quick, safe alignment.\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\u003eElectronic PID-Controlled Tuning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn electronically PID-controlled thermal tuning system holds the etalon on-band and lets you shift the passband manually across a ±0.5Å range in 0.1Å steps, useful for studying different atmospheric layers and for tuning across the solar disk to the limb. After power-up or a wing shift the system settles in roughly 5-6 minutes. The integrated blocking filter is 13mm.\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's New 12:1 Dual-Speed Focuser\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA helical rack-and-pinion focus mechanism with a 12:1 dual-speed reduction gives smooth, precise focusing with a locking brake and stainless-steel reduction components for durability. Focuser shaft sizes of 6mm coarse and 5\/32\" (4mm) fine, plus three female M4 mounting holes, make it compatible with most third-party focus motors for remote-controlled 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\u003eReady to Observe, Ready to Image\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Daystar Sol 80mm Dedicated Solar Telescope ships with mounting rings, a Vixen-compatible dovetail with a 1\/4-20 tap for a camera tripod, front and rear covers, a Flat Cap for imaging, an AC power supply with US\/UK\/Euro\/Australian plugs, a USB power cable, a 1.25\" eyepiece adapter, and a durable hard case. It is compatible with the entire ecosystem of DayStar Quark accessories, including 2\" eyepiece adapters, imaging tilt adapters, focal reducers, and battery packs.\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 can I see with the Daystar Sol 80mm Dedicated Solar Telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce powered on and tuned, the telescope shows the Sun's chromosphere in Hydrogen-Alpha light: prominences arcing off the limb, filaments and plages across the disk, active regions, and spicules. Because it observes the chromosphere rather than the photosphere, the view changes noticeably from one session to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDo I need to add a separate solar filter to use this telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Unlike a front-mounted filter on a standard refractor, the 80mm Sol is a fully integrated dedicated solar telescope -- the etalon and blocking filter are built into the optical path, so you only need to attach an eyepiece or an imaging camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the tuning system work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn electronic PID-controlled thermal tuning system keeps the etalon locked on-band, with a manual ±0.5Å adjustment range in 0.1Å steps for shifting the passband between the disk and the limb. Allow roughly 5-6 minutes for the system to settle after power-up or after changing the wing shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use my existing eyepieces and cameras with the Daystar Sol 80mm Dedicated Solar Telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The telescope terminates in a standard focus drawtube with the included 1.25\" eyepiece adapter, and it is compatible with the wider ecosystem of DayStar Quark accessories -- 2\" eyepiece adapters, imaging tilt adapters, and focal reducers -- for both visual use and imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat power does the telescope require?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tuning electronics run on 5V USB power at 1.5A through a micro-B connector; power must be supplied for the telescope to operate. A 90-240VAC power adapter is included, with US, UK, Euro, and Australian plug adapters, so it can run from wall power or a portable USB battery pack in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow is the Daystar Sol 80mm Dedicated Solar Telescope different from DayStar's Quark or Scout models?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quark line turns a customer-supplied refractor into an H-alpha instrument, and the Scout series is DayStar's entry-level dedicated scope. The Sol series sits above Scout as a purpose-built, no-compromises dedicated solar telescope, with the 1400mm effective focal length and integrated 4.3x telecentric Barlow matched specifically to the 80mm aperture for maximum brightness and contrast without any separate filter to align.\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\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDedicated Hydrogen-Alpha Solar Telescope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80mm (3.15\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEffective Focal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1400mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/17.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWavelength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6562.8 Å (656.28 nm), Hydrogen-Alpha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBandwidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5Å FWHM or narrower (Chromosphere, still shows prominences)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronic PID-controlled thermal tuning, manual ±0.5Å range in 0.1Å steps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSettling Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 5-6 minutes after power-up or a wing shift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully integrated 4.3x telecentric Barlow optimized for Hydrogen-Alpha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlocking Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated, 13mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocuser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12:1 dual-speed helical rack \u0026amp; 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