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Lunt Clamshell Mounting Rings for LS60THa & LS80THa
The Lunt Clamshell Mounting Rings for the LS60THa and LS80THa solar telescopes offer a secure, heavy-duty mounting solution with a standard 1/4-20 tapped base for versatile attachment to plates and tripods. This black-anodized ring is the official original equipment manufacturer (OEM) part, ensuring a perfect and secure fit for your telescope tube.
This component is intended as a direct replacement for a lost or damaged part, or for observers creating a second, customized mounting setup. Please note that this clamshell ring is included as standard equipment in most new LS60THa and LS80THa telescope packages.
Secure Mounting with an Integrated 1/4-20 Base
This heavy-duty clamshell is precisely machined to fit the tube of Lunt's LS60THa and LS80THa solar telescopes, preventing any flexure or slippage during observation. The design incorporates two essential features for solar observers: a dedicated slot at the top that accepts the Tele Vue Sol-Searcher for safe solar alignment, and a 1/4-20 tapped hole in the base. This standard thread allows you to mount the telescope directly to a photographic tripod or attach it to a Vixen or Losmandy-style dovetail bar for use on an equatorial mount.
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My Lunt LS60THa already has a clamshell. Why would I need to buy this one?
This Lunt Clamshell is sold primarily as a replacement part for a lost or damaged original ring. It is also useful for astronomers who wish to have a second mounting system for different setups without having to move the original clamshell.
How do I mount my LS80THa to a camera tripod using this Lunt Clamshell?
The clamshell features a standard 1/4-20 tapped hole in its base. You can thread the mounting screw from any standard photographic or video tripod directly into the clamshell for a simple and stable alt-azimuth setup.
Can I attach a Tele Vue Sol-Searcher to the Lunt Clamshell?
Yes. The Lunt Clamshell has a dedicated slot at the top specifically designed to accept the base of the Tele Vue Sol-Searcher sun finder, allowing for quick and safe alignment with the Sun.
Will the Lunt Clamshell fit my LS50THa or LS100THa telescope?
No, this clamshell is specifically designed for the tube diameter of the Lunt LS60THa and LS80THa models only. It will not fit other telescopes in the Lunt lineup.
Does the Lunt Clamshell include a dovetail bar?
No, a dovetail bar is not included. The clamshell provides the 1/4-20 threaded hole needed to attach the telescope to a separate Vixen or Losmandy-style dovetail bar of your choice.
What does the "1/4-20 tapped base" on the Lunt Clamshell mean?
This refers to the industry-standard screw thread size used on virtually all photographic tripods. The "1/4" is the diameter in inches, and the "20" refers to 20 threads per inch. This ensures compatibility with a wide range of common mounting hardware.
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| SKU |
CLAM |
| Compatibility |
Lunt LS60THa, Lunt LS80THa |
| Material / Finish |
Black-Anodized Metal |
| Mounting Thread |
1/4-20 |
| Finder Compatibility |
Accepts Tele Vue Sol-Searcher |
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Lunt Clamshell Mounting Ring
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Lunt Solar Systems 5-Year Warranty
