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You are now an official solar-head. We're easy to spot at star parties... We're the ones carrying flashlights.
I have a Lunt 60 just like yours that I've used for years. I didn't know that Lunt was now recommending a backfocus of 25mm, but that seems about right as a good place to start. Since the blocking filter adds about another 25mm to the light train, Lunt's suggestion would put you in the 50mm'ish range which is common... Especially with ASI cams.
I've used two different ASI cams on my Lunt... 174 & 120. Both work out just fine using your "suggested" backfocus.
At some point in your travel down the solar rabbit hole, you'll want to add a Barlow to get up-close-and-personal with proms, etc. A 2x will work well, but a 3x can introduce some aberrations. I've found the TeleVue Powermate lenses far surpass the traditional Barlows. A 2x or 2.5x will satisfy your needs perfectly... They are more expensive, but well worth it. Here's a link...
https://www.televue.com/engine/TV3b_page.asp?id=53
We're slowly exiting the solar cycle minimum, and you've jumped in at just the right time. I'm looking forward to seeing some of your images.
BTW: The image in my avatar was shot with a Lunt 60 and an ASI174MM-cooled camera.
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Yes, you'll need to pull the blocking filter out - around a length of your thumb to the first knuckle.
You'll need to experiment with camera position - I've had a 120 attached directly to the filter - but have to use a 2.5 teleview with the 174. Haven't yet used the 178 on the LS60.
But all good fun! Make the most of what's left of the season, though you'll keep the sun a bit longer in Coventry than I do in Scotland.
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seeing as the weather is very rough can I setup in house and do it through a window or do I have to open it.
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