{"product_id":"lunt-ls60mt-h-alpha-solar-telescope-enhanced-kit","title":"Lunt LS60MT H-Alpha Solar Telescope - Enhanced Kit","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAperture: 60mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBandpass: ≤0.35Å (Single Stack)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning: Internal Pressure-Tuning (Doppler True Tuning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlocking Filter: B1200 (12mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocuser: Rack \u0026amp; Pinion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal Length: 500mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal Ratio: f\/8.3\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\u003eA Modular Window to the Sun's Dynamic Atmosphere\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lunt LS60MT H-Alpha Solar Telescope - Enhanced Kit is a complete system for observing and imaging the Sun's turbulent chromosphere in high-contrast detail. This instrument combines a 60mm aperture with Lunt's advanced pressure-tuned etalon, delivering a sharp, portable, and versatile solar experience that can also transform into a high-quality nighttime telescope. It is the right choice for the dedicated observer who values optical performance and desires a system that adapts to both solar and stellar astronomy.\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 60mm Objective: Resolving Solar Detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe telescope is built around a precision 60mm objective lens. In solar observation, where daytime atmospheric seeing is often the limiting factor, this aperture provides a perfect balance between resolving power and performance under average conditions. It gathers enough light to produce bright, detailed views of solar prominences and surface granulation without being overly susceptible to atmospheric turbulence, resulting in a more consistently sharp and steady image than larger apertures might provide on a typical day.\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\u003ePressure-Tuned Etalon for Uniform Contrast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the LS60MT is an internal, pressure-tuned etalon. Unlike tilt-tuned systems that can introduce uneven illumination, Lunt's Doppler True Tuning system uses air pressure to precisely shift the etalon's bandpass. This method applies no mechanical stress to the etalon, ensuring a uniform, high-contrast view across the entire field of view, free from the bright spots or gradients that can compromise detail in lesser designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis system isolates the hydrogen-alpha line at 656.28nm with a bandpass of ≤0.35 Angstroms. This narrow specification is the key to revealing the fine, thread-like structure in solar flares, filaments, and the texture of the chromosphere. By simply twisting the pressure knob, you can shift the bandpass to track features moving towards or away from you, revealing the Doppler-shifted details of our Sun's dynamic activity.\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\u003eB1200 Blocking Filter for Brighter, Wider Fields\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Enhanced Kit includes the upgraded B1200 blocking filter, a critical component housed within the star diagonal. The 12mm aperture of the B1200 provides a significantly larger illuminated field of view compared to smaller blocking filters. For the visual observer, this means the full solar disk is bright and evenly lit. For the imager, it eliminates vignetting on the larger sensors common in today's dedicated solar and planetary cameras, ensuring your images have clean, bright edges.\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\u003eStable Focusing with the Rack \u0026amp; Pinion Focuser\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchieving and holding a sharp focus is critical for high-magnification solar work. The LS60MT is equipped with a robust rack and pinion focuser. This design provides a stable, rigid platform for your eyepiece or camera, easily handling the weight without the flex or image shift that can occur with less substantial focusers. It ensures that when you achieve that perfect point of focus on a delicate prominence, it stays put.\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\u003eModular Telescope (MT) Design: Two Scopes in One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"MT\" designation signifies this telescope's greatest strength: versatility. The entire internal H-alpha module can be removed, and with the addition of an optional focuser, the LS60MT transforms into a high-quality 60mm ED doublet refractor for nighttime use. This modularity allows you to invest in one high-quality optical tube for observing both the intricate details of the Sun and the wonders of the night sky, from planetary details to wide-field star clusters.\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\u003eLunt Zoom Eyepiece: Seamless Magnification Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Enhanced Kit includes Lunt's 7.2mm to 21.5mm zoom eyepiece, an ideal partner for solar observation. This single eyepiece allows you to move from a low-power, full-disk view of the Sun to high-power magnification for close-up views of active regions, sunspots, or prominences on the limb. This ability to instantly adjust magnification without swapping eyepieces is a significant workflow advantage, letting you follow changing solar features without interruption.\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\u003eAn Experience at the Eyepiece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the zoom eyepiece set to its widest view, you can frame the entire solar disk and quickly identify areas of activity. As you zoom in on a cluster of sunspots near the limb, the high-contrast view from the pressure-tuned etalon resolves the dark umbra and the slightly lighter penumbra. Tuning the etalon brings faint filaments snaking across the surface into sharp relief. Moving to the solar limb, a hedgerow prominence that appeared as a small bump at low power resolves at high magnification into a delicate, shifting curtain of super-heated plasma, its fine structure clearly visible against the black of space.\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 Lunt 60mm Telescope\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLunt offers several configurations of the LS60MT. Understanding the trade-offs helps you select the right instrument for your observing goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLS60MT Standard Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e This package includes the same excellent optics but comes with a smaller B600 blocking filter and a single focal length eyepiece. It is an excellent choice for purely visual observers, but the Enhanced Kit's B1200 is a significant advantage for anyone planning to do solar imaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLS80MT Solar Telescope:\u003c\/strong\u003e The next step up in aperture, the LS80MT provides noticeably brighter images and higher potential resolution on the finest solar details. However, this comes at a higher price, increased weight requiring a more substantial mount, and greater sensitivity to atmospheric seeing. The LS60MT remains the superior choice for portability and consistent performance under a wider range of conditions.\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 difference between the B600 and B1200 blocking filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B1200 blocking filter in this kit has a 12mm aperture, while the B600 has a 6mm aperture. For imaging, the B1200 is highly recommended as it fully illuminates larger camera sensors, preventing vignetting or dark corners in your images. For visual use, it provides a brighter, more evenly illuminated field of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the Lunt LS60MT for night sky viewing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The modular \"MT\" design allows you to remove the red H-alpha module and replace it with an optional nighttime focuser. This converts the telescope into a 60mm ED doublet refractor for observing the Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs pressure tuning better than tilt tuning for a solar telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressure tuning provides a more uniform view across the entire field. Because it doesn't compress or mechanically stress the etalon, it avoids creating an uneven bandpass, which can happen with tilt-tuned systems. This results in higher and more consistent contrast from edge to edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat kind of mount is needed for the LS60MT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LS60MT is lightweight and compact, making it compatible with a wide range of mounts. A quality photographic tripod with a fluid head, a light alt-azimuth mount like a Vixen Porta Mount II, or a small equatorial mount like the Sky-Watcher EQM-35 Pro are all excellent choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I double stack the LS60MT for higher contrast views?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the LS60MT is designed to be double-stacked. Adding an optional front-mounted LS50FHa etalon will reduce the telescope's bandpass to \u0026lt;0.28Å. This modification significantly increases contrast on surface details like granulation and filaments, though it will result in a slightly dimmer image.\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\u003eTelescope Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH-alpha Solar Telescope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObjective Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir-Spaced ED Doublet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/8.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEtalon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal, Pressure-Tuned\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBandpass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤0.35 Angstrom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoppler True Tuning (Pressure)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlocking Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB1200 (12mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocuser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRack \u0026amp; 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