The Huntsman Telescope and daytime astronomy

[gary]

The Huntsman Telescope at Siding Spring uses off-the-shelf components that
enables daytime observation of objects such as Betelgeuse as well as daytime
satellite tracking.

Article here by John Boyd at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (IEEE) Spectrum Magazine :-
https://spectrum.ieee.org/huntsman-telescope

Huntsman Telescope web site at Macquarie University :-
https://www.mq.edu.au/research/research-centres-groups-and-facilities/secure-planet/centres/research-centre-for-astronomy-astrophysics-and-astrophotonics/expertise-in-instrumentation/huntsman-telescope

[Dennis]

Thank you Gary, what an amazing COTS instrument package and program.

Currently, an RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM lens retails for between Au $17,500-19,000 (note RF and not EF).

Dennis.