New LUNT 40mm H alpha scope

[Merlin66]

Hmmm, Lunt dumped their 35mm H alpha scope, had the 50mm and 60mm scopes available, but now gone for a 40mm, full sized external H alpha etalon scope.


https://luntsolarsystems.com/shop/solar-products/hydrogen-alpha/40mm-telescopes/lunt-40mm-dedicated-hydrogen-alpha-solar-telescope/


At just less than us$700 for the BF600 version I assume this will squeeze the Coronado PST market...

[GUS.K]

They're gearing up for the coming maximum with an entry level(price wise) scope and full aperture etalon. Seems reasonably priced.

[N1]

Assuming this is an improvement on the already good 35THa, whose g'n'g performance I've been enjoying for years now, this might be a very good deal indeed. Looks like they added an non rotating helical focuser - nice. A bit more back focus than the 35 would be handy too. STill debating whether to chop the tube on mine.

[Merlin66]

The external 40mm etalon, in my experience is better than a 20mm internal etalon.


Obviously similar to the Coronado SM40, which they have discontinued....

[N1]

That one had the Coronado-typical central obstruction though didn't it?

[Merlin66]

Yes, it did.
(All the current "RichView" Coronado designs have a 12mm central obstruction)

[BinaryBill]

I picked one of these up a week ago with the B500, I think it's amazing for the price, build quality puts most other manufacturers to shame. Future upgrades to the 40mm are possible i.e. feather touch focuser and a double stack unit. I haven't had much time with this scope due to poor weather and seeing but it is a joy to use. The closer view is with a 2x power mate but through clouds so not great in terms of focus.

[Averton]

Great images.
Glad that you have found the scope to be so good.
We have one on order :)


Clare & Peter

[Dave882]

Wow that’s impressive! Looks like you’ll be having a lot of fun with this setup!!

[BinaryBill]

I think you will enjoy it, easy grab and go!

[BinaryBill]

Honestly, yes, lots of fun, the easy portability of it will ensure it gets used a lot, imaging during the day scratches that astro itch with no loss of sleep :lol:

[Averton]

This deferred gratification sucks. Really looking forward to it arriving. Hopefully some time next week.

[astro744]

I have the Coronado SM40 (pre-Meade) solar telescope and it has Etalon with adjustment at the front. The new 40mm Lunt solar telescope looks very similar.

[BinaryBill]

Once it arrives, hopefully you don't then have a month of rain :mad2: