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https://www.buytelescopes.com/daystar-f ... lescope-7a

Has anyone used one of these? Having 2 80mm refractors, it may be silly to consider this, but....
Scopes: Refs: Orion ST80, SV 80EDA f7, TS 102ED f11 Newts: AWB 130mm, f5, Z12 f5; Cats: VMC110L, Intes MK66,VMC200L f9.75 EPs: KK Fujiyama Orthoscopics, 2x Vixen NPLs (40-6mm) and BCOs, Baader Mark IV zooms, TV Panoptics, Delos, Plossl 32-8mm. Mixed brand Masuyama/Astroplans Binoculars: Nikon Aculon 10x50, Celestron 15x70, Baader Maxbright. Mounts: Star Seeker IV, Vixen Porta II, Celestron CG5
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I found a favorable online review:

https://www.daystarfilters.com/download ... Review.pdf

Since the objective is f28.5 I'm thinking that it's a single lens refractor. So it would be a pretty well dedicated solar scope.
Scopes: Refs: Orion ST80, SV 80EDA f7, TS 102ED f11 Newts: AWB 130mm, f5, Z12 f5; Cats: VMC110L, Intes MK66,VMC200L f9.75 EPs: KK Fujiyama Orthoscopics, 2x Vixen NPLs (40-6mm) and BCOs, Baader Mark IV zooms, TV Panoptics, Delos, Plossl 32-8mm. Mixed brand Masuyama/Astroplans Binoculars: Nikon Aculon 10x50, Celestron 15x70, Baader Maxbright. Mounts: Star Seeker IV, Vixen Porta II, Celestron CG5
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Re: Daystar Filters SolaREDi 80MM Ha Solar Telescope (.5A)

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A complete kit and at that price? I'm already drooling; nice price for HA :D

Wish I could throw in my two cents...
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Re: Daystar Filters SolaREDi 80MM Ha Solar Telescope (.5A)

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A strange price, is it a return or such? I would call to find out details.
The prices below are from the Daystar website.
I had the opportunity to use the 127mm f/32 Quantum PE at the solar observatory in Slovakia and the images were amazing.
The price was heart stopping though!

SolaREDi 80mm Telescope is available in the following choice of bandpasses:
SolaREDi 80mm Telescope 0.7Å:
$3500
SolaREDi 80mm Telescope 0.6Å:
$4800
SolaREDi 80mm Telescope 0.5Å:
$6000
SolaREDi 80mm Telescope 0.4Å:
$7400
SolaREDi 80mm Telescope 0.3Å:
$9000
See Far Sticks: Antares Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser BV 127/1200, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II/ Argo Navis, Stellarvue M2C/ Argo Navis
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Takahashi prism, TAL, Vixen flip mirror
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Lady Fraktor wrote: Thu Apr 21, 2022 4:57 pm A strange price, is it a return or such? I would call to find out details.
The prices below are from the Daystar website.
I had the opportunity to use the 127mm f/32 Quantum PE at the solar observatory in Slovakia and the images were amazing.
The price was heart stopping though!

SolaREDi 80mm Telescope is available in the following choice of bandpasses:
SolaREDi 80mm Telescope 0.7Å:
$3500
SolaREDi 80mm Telescope 0.6Å:
$4800
SolaREDi 80mm Telescope 0.5Å:
$6000
SolaREDi 80mm Telescope 0.4Å:
$7400
SolaREDi 80mm Telescope 0.3Å:
$9000
I should have done that, look at the Daystar website. I think it is failure in updating the website. Another example of it's too good to be true, it likely isn't. Sorry for my causing this unwarranted kerfuffle. :oops:
Scopes: Refs: Orion ST80, SV 80EDA f7, TS 102ED f11 Newts: AWB 130mm, f5, Z12 f5; Cats: VMC110L, Intes MK66,VMC200L f9.75 EPs: KK Fujiyama Orthoscopics, 2x Vixen NPLs (40-6mm) and BCOs, Baader Mark IV zooms, TV Panoptics, Delos, Plossl 32-8mm. Mixed brand Masuyama/Astroplans Binoculars: Nikon Aculon 10x50, Celestron 15x70, Baader Maxbright. Mounts: Star Seeker IV, Vixen Porta II, Celestron CG5
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Re: Daystar Filters SolaREDi 80MM Ha Solar Telescope (.5A)

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Since it the version that uses a Quark like filter the price may be valid as old stock or a return, I would call Anacortes and find out. The new versions seem to be shorter tube lengths.
Also it looks like most of these are available as Chrom or Prom like a Quark so I would ask about that as well.
Other than the high prices of the Quatum filtered I think I would prefer the Coronado offerings.
See Far Sticks: Antares Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser BV 127/1200, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II/ Argo Navis, Stellarvue M2C/ Argo Navis
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Takahashi prism, TAL, Vixen flip mirror
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Lady Fraktor wrote: Thu Apr 21, 2022 6:21 pm Since it the version that uses a Quark like filter the price may be valid as old stock or a return, I would call Anacortes and find out. The new versions seem to be shorter tube lengths.
Also it looks like most of these are available as Chrom or Prom like a Quark so I would ask about that as well.
Other than the high prices of the Quatum filtered I think I would prefer the Coronado offerings.
Well that was interesting... The right person to deal with was out of the building but the kindly person who answered said the scope, perhaps an older model, was still there. The status of Backordered was due possibly to its being on auction at Astromart. I was encouraged to call later or send an email.
Scopes: Refs: Orion ST80, SV 80EDA f7, TS 102ED f11 Newts: AWB 130mm, f5, Z12 f5; Cats: VMC110L, Intes MK66,VMC200L f9.75 EPs: KK Fujiyama Orthoscopics, 2x Vixen NPLs (40-6mm) and BCOs, Baader Mark IV zooms, TV Panoptics, Delos, Plossl 32-8mm. Mixed brand Masuyama/Astroplans Binoculars: Nikon Aculon 10x50, Celestron 15x70, Baader Maxbright. Mounts: Star Seeker IV, Vixen Porta II, Celestron CG5
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Excellent, hopefully it is what you want as the price is quite good for a solar telescope.
See Far Sticks: Antares Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser BV 127/1200, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II/ Argo Navis, Stellarvue M2C/ Argo Navis
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Takahashi prism, TAL, Vixen flip mirror
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Unfortunately, I don't have the budget and my Coronado PST is not producing the goods any more.

It is a fantastic buy.

My only reservation is that it might not produce a full disc image but then there's always focal reducers and stacking programs.
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If someone buys me one, I will write a full report.
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Lady Fraktor wrote: Thu Apr 21, 2022 7:15 pm Excellent, hopefully it is what you want as the price is quite good for a solar telescope.
I'm not getting a response on the prom vs chromosphere version, just "for $1000 plus shipping" I can have it. So I'm going to pass.
Scopes: Refs: Orion ST80, SV 80EDA f7, TS 102ED f11 Newts: AWB 130mm, f5, Z12 f5; Cats: VMC110L, Intes MK66,VMC200L f9.75 EPs: KK Fujiyama Orthoscopics, 2x Vixen NPLs (40-6mm) and BCOs, Baader Mark IV zooms, TV Panoptics, Delos, Plossl 32-8mm. Mixed brand Masuyama/Astroplans Binoculars: Nikon Aculon 10x50, Celestron 15x70, Baader Maxbright. Mounts: Star Seeker IV, Vixen Porta II, Celestron CG5
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Well that is unfortunate.
If I come across any reasonable sales I will let you know.
See Far Sticks: Antares Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser BV 127/1200, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II/ Argo Navis, Stellarvue M2C/ Argo Navis
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Takahashi prism, TAL, Vixen flip mirror
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Lady Fraktor wrote: Sat Apr 23, 2022 4:16 pm Well that is unfortunate.
If I come across any reasonable sales I will let you know.
Thanks but I might not follow up. This was a fleeting flirtation that momentarily diverted me away from remodeling the Z12. I think its probably better for me to put the money toward that end in preparation for a move a year from now.
Scopes: Refs: Orion ST80, SV 80EDA f7, TS 102ED f11 Newts: AWB 130mm, f5, Z12 f5; Cats: VMC110L, Intes MK66,VMC200L f9.75 EPs: KK Fujiyama Orthoscopics, 2x Vixen NPLs (40-6mm) and BCOs, Baader Mark IV zooms, TV Panoptics, Delos, Plossl 32-8mm. Mixed brand Masuyama/Astroplans Binoculars: Nikon Aculon 10x50, Celestron 15x70, Baader Maxbright. Mounts: Star Seeker IV, Vixen Porta II, Celestron CG5
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