Hi Ivan,
Thanks for that. Always good to get other people's experience such as yourself. I think I made it hard on myself as found that there are so many options and configurations to choose from.
Will definitely consider the ls80 as it was one of the solar scopes I was thinking of getting. Just need to double my budget that I was planning to spend. The price really goes up severely for the scopes and adding the ds doubles it again.
Speaking to the vendors in Australia they mentioned that Lunt has to be pretty much ordered and its a 6 month wait as well to get one. The prices also are pretty hefty
Prefer to support local.
Thanks again,
Mel
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Originally Posted by GUS.K
Hi Mel, we are going into solar minimum now and aperture will be an important consideration in seeing as much detail as possible. Double stacking does provide a better view of any detail visible, but isn't necessary, a single stack scope can provide some excellent views as well. I've been doing this(Ha solar )for 7 years now and have looked through most of the Coronado and Lunt scopes, as well as the Daystar quarks. I have owned about a half dozen Ha scopes and etalons, and currently own two doublestacked scopes, an LS100 DSll and LS60/60.
If you can afford it, the LS80 SS would be the best choice if you're looking for a long term dedicated scope and you can add the DS unit later. The SS Lunt 80 has the best contrast uniformity of any of the Lunt scopes, due to it's larger internal etalon in relation to the objective lens (50mm, which is the same etalon as used in the SS LS100).
Another option is the Quark, can be used with most refractors, and can produce fantastic views, but not quite grab and go as a dedicated scope.
Whatever you choose, you'll enjoy viewing the Sun in Ha.
Ivan.
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