For Sale: Coronado SolarMax SM40

[Merlin66 (Ken)]

In the original fitted padded case, a perfect SM40 0.6A filter, Tmax tuning element, BF5 Coronado gold diagonal and an adaptor plate suitable for up to 120mm diameter ( fits my ED80)
All this to start your solar Ha observing, $1100 plus postage from Melbourne.
Get in before the increased solar activity starts the rush....

[Miaplacidus (Brian)]

How do the views compare with your PST?

Cheers,

Brian.

[Merlin66 (Ken)]

I've got to say that the SM40 on my ED80 gives far clearer, crisper images of the proms and surface granulation that I ever get with the PST. The contrast is better and obviously I can use that bit higher magnification.
Use a x4 barlow with the DMK21 for best results. All this tells me that the filter has a very good narrow band responce, got to be in the region of 0.5A.

Edit:
Photos added showing the SM40 fitted to the ED80 scope and the BF5 filter

[kljucd1 (Daniel)]

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[Merlin66 (Ken)]

Looks like this is now sold- pending funds.