Introducing the Lunt 60mm double stacked solar scope

h0ughy (David) · #1 19-02-2009, 01:47 PM

ITS HERE!!!

Finally it is actually here. It was delivered at the usual secret location…..known only to those privileged few….

First I wish to apologise for the camera

– it is a very old one and I was lucky to get it working (hasn’t been used in 4 years). Also it doesn’t focus very well either, or was I way too excited? Who knows

First impressions – it’s in a box – within a box, within a nice sturdy aluminium case!!

The etalon and the scope are in separate cases, and were well packed.

First impression – very solid and well constructed by the look and feel, it’s deceivingly heavy like there are 4 scopes squeezed into the one. It is no where near the lightness of the ED80. It is build like the brick proverbial. Inspection of the coatings revealed nothing to worry about – looks perfect.

Will have more information later, as I need to get a mounting plate for the scope before I can really do anything. Oh I am so looking forward to this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

h0ughy (David) · #2 19-02-2009, 01:51 PM

and more images

- and the best news the clouds are clearing

........ must resist urge to get instant divorce

.....must wait until weekend to get out

......help

xstream (John) · #3 19-02-2009, 02:32 PM

Congrats. Dave!

I can't wait to catch up and have a bo-peep through it.

h0ughy (David) · #4 19-02-2009, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xstream

Congrats. Dave!

I can't wait to catch up and have a bo-peep through it.

thanks John, no worries (but your are in Tassie?)

Merlin66 (Ken) · #5 19-02-2009, 02:51 PM

David,
Glad it arrive safely!!
I was lucky with my SM60; Paul Rodman ( AstroPlanner) hand carried it to the UK for me. ( Cost me a couple of kilo of Marmite!!)
So, you have a LS60 single stack and a LS50 double stack configuration, with a B1200 blocking filter. Can the LS50/ B1200 be fitted to another scope of longer focal length? ( What's the thread size?)
Looks like a nice piece of gear! Well done.

rmcpb (Rob) · #6 19-02-2009, 02:54 PM

Wondered why the storms have started again

h0ughy (David) · #7 19-02-2009, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merlin66

David,
Glad it arrive safely!!
I was lucky with my SM60; Paul Rodman ( AstroPlanner) hand carried it to the UK for me. ( Cost me a couple of kilo of Marmite!!)
So, you have a LS60 single stack and a LS50 double stack configuration, with a B1200 blocking filter. Can the LS50/ B1200 be fitted to another scope of longer focal length? ( What's the thread size?)
Looks like a nice piece of gear! Well done.

at this stage no idea, though i dont see why i cant use it on another scope? there must be some reason?

h0ughy (David) · #8 19-02-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rmcpb

Wondered why the storms have started again

what storm

sheeny (Al) · #9 19-02-2009, 03:06 PM

Congratuilations Dave!

Looking forward to the first light report!

Al.

h0ughy (David) · #10 19-02-2009, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheeny

Congratuilations Dave!

Looking forward to the first light report!

Al.

you will of course understand that this might take a while

Tilt (Michael) · #11 19-02-2009, 03:30 PM

Great looking scope David, you're going to have fun with that new toy

Michael

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #12 19-02-2009, 05:08 PM

Great stuff David - looks like your patience has paid off handsomely. Keen to see some photos of our nearest star.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #13 19-02-2009, 05:31 PM

Ok so when do you order yourself the DMK41 so you can do full frame images

h0ughy (David) · #14 19-02-2009, 05:35 PM

bugger got home and we had a storm - still showery

h0ughy (David) · #15 19-02-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by [1ponders]

Ok so when do you order yourself the DMK41 so you can do full frame images

now there is a thought

spacezebra (Petra) · #16 19-02-2009, 05:40 PM

Hi David

Congrats on the new equipment.

Secret location, very funny - I thought that you have changed occupations.

Cheers Petra d.

sheeny (Al) · #17 19-02-2009, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h0ughy

you will of course understand that this might take a while

nudge, nudge, wink, wink, say no more!

Al.

renormalised (Carl) · #18 19-02-2009, 06:59 PM

Nice...very nice

casstony · #19 19-02-2009, 08:57 PM

The LS50 can be used on other refractors but the adapter plate is quite expensive ($300 or so for the ed80/ed100). I opted for two LS50's on an ED80 simply because they were available well before the 60mm double stacked units. I like the portability and clean lines of Houghy's scope.

Miaplacidus (Brian) · #20 19-02-2009, 09:04 PM

Congratulations, H0ughy. Very tasty looking scope. Will be very interested to hear the first light report.

How much are you planning to sell it for?

Cheers,

Brian.