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Just set it up this morning, my newly arrived Lunt ha scope. Now for the sun that has hardly been seen for the last month. A couple of test runs and I will put my LS40 up for sale. There is nothing wrong with it, its a great, capable scope for ha as well.
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Re: Lunt LS50 ha
And what makes you think the Sun will come out now
Very nice, congratulations, very nice mount also!
Very nice, congratulations, very nice mount also!
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very nice scope , thx .
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Re: Lunt LS50 ha
Very nice! Lots of solar activity to view these days....when you can see the Sun!!
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greeting,LDW47 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 25, 2023 8:24 pm Just set it up this morning, my newly arrived Lunt ha scope. Now for the sun that has hardly been seen for the last month. A couple of test runs and I will put my LS40 up for sale. There is nothing wrong with it, its a great, capable scope for ha as well.4FEE5663-4617-48C4-82AB-BA2247CD6B5C.jpeg
I was wondering how you find your helios finder?
the mount i meen . thx
I LOVE REFRACTORS ,
REFRACTOR , TS-Optics Doublet SD-APO 125 mm f/7.8 . Lunt 80mm MT Ha Doublet Refractor .
EYEPIECES, Delos , Delite and 26mm Nagler t5 , 2 zoom Svbony 7-21 , Orion Premium Linear BinoViewer .
FILTER , Nebustar 2 tele vue . Apm solar wedge . contrast booster 2 inches .
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Re: Lunt LS50 ha
For the most part I am visual, the finding / tracking is as good as it gets, puts the sun almost dead centre every time. The tripod causes no problems to this point. I bought it at Telescopes Canada about a year ago. I would not hesitate to recommend it.messier 111 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 15, 2023 2:44 amgreeting,LDW47 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 25, 2023 8:24 pm Just set it up this morning, my newly arrived Lunt ha scope. Now for the sun that has hardly been seen for the last month. A couple of test runs and I will put my LS40 up for sale. There is nothing wrong with it, its a great, capable scope for ha as well.4FEE5663-4617-48C4-82AB-BA2247CD6B5C.jpeg
I was wondering how you find your helios finder?
the mount i meen . thx
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Thank you,LDW47 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 15, 2023 3:09 amFor the most part I am visual, the finding / tracking is as good as it gets, puts the sun almost dead centre every time. The tripod causes no problems to this point. I bought it at Telescopes Canada about a year ago. I would not hesitate to recommend it.messier 111 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 15, 2023 2:44 amgreeting,LDW47 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 25, 2023 8:24 pm Just set it up this morning, my newly arrived Lunt ha scope. Now for the sun that has hardly been seen for the last month. A couple of test runs and I will put my LS40 up for sale. There is nothing wrong with it, its a great, capable scope for ha as well.4FEE5663-4617-48C4-82AB-BA2247CD6B5C.jpeg
I was wondering how you find your helios finder?
the mount i meen . thx
I have read some very good comments.
The more I think about it, the more I think I'm going to get one.
I'm going to put my 85 televue with my apm wedge.
I LOVE REFRACTORS ,
REFRACTOR , TS-Optics Doublet SD-APO 125 mm f/7.8 . Lunt 80mm MT Ha Doublet Refractor .
EYEPIECES, Delos , Delite and 26mm Nagler t5 , 2 zoom Svbony 7-21 , Orion Premium Linear BinoViewer .
FILTER , Nebustar 2 tele vue . Apm solar wedge . contrast booster 2 inches .
Mounts , berno mack 3 with telepod , cg-4 motorized , eq6 pro belt drive .
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FILTER , Nebustar 2 tele vue . Apm solar wedge . contrast booster 2 inches .
Mounts , berno mack 3 with telepod , cg-4 motorized , eq6 pro belt drive .
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Re: Lunt LS50 ha
Just watch the weight of your scope,messier 111 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 15, 2023 12:46 pmThank you,LDW47 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 15, 2023 3:09 amFor the most part I am visual, the finding / tracking is as good as it gets, puts the sun almost dead centre every time. The tripod causes no problems to this point. I bought it at Telescopes Canada about a year ago. I would not hesitate to recommend it.messier 111 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 15, 2023 2:44 am
greeting,
I was wondering how you find your helios finder?
the mount i meen . thx
I have read some very good comments.
The more I think about it, the more I think I'm going to get one.
I'm going to put my 85 televue with my apm wedge.
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the tv 85 with the wedge and eyepiece is 9 pounds .LDW47 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 15, 2023 2:17 pmJust watch the weight of your scope,messier 111 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 15, 2023 12:46 pmThank you,
I have read some very good comments.
The more I think about it, the more I think I'm going to get one.
I'm going to put my 85 televue with my apm wedge.ep etc.vs the weight rating of the mount, to my mind the 85 would probably be the max for max performance. I have used my 90mm refractor with a 2" solar WL wedge and zoomep on it at about 8lb with no discernable problems. If yours works as good as mine does you won't regret it.
thx again .
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REFRACTOR , TS-Optics Doublet SD-APO 125 mm f/7.8 . Lunt 80mm MT Ha Doublet Refractor .
EYEPIECES, Delos , Delite and 26mm Nagler t5 , 2 zoom Svbony 7-21 , Orion Premium Linear BinoViewer .
FILTER , Nebustar 2 tele vue . Apm solar wedge . contrast booster 2 inches .
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FILTER , Nebustar 2 tele vue . Apm solar wedge . contrast booster 2 inches .
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They give the weight capacity of 11lb so for visual you will probably be just OK at 9lb unless you are thinking real high power solar imaging.messier 111 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 15, 2023 3:46 pmthe tv 85 with the wedge and eyepiece is 9 pounds .LDW47 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 15, 2023 2:17 pmJust watch the weight of your scope,messier 111 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 15, 2023 12:46 pm
Thank you,
I have read some very good comments.
The more I think about it, the more I think I'm going to get one.
I'm going to put my 85 televue with my apm wedge.ep etc.vs the weight rating of the mount, to my mind the 85 would probably be the max for max performance. I have used my 90mm refractor with a 2" solar WL wedge and zoomep on it at about 8lb with no discernable problems. If yours works as good as mine does you won't regret it.
thx again .
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Hi Ldw477,
since I read your post I wonder if I should buy a 50 mm like you.
I found a new one at a good price.
I was wondering how you find the helical focuser?
thx .
since I read your post I wonder if I should buy a 50 mm like you.
I found a new one at a good price.
I was wondering how you find the helical focuser?
thx .
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EYEPIECES, Delos , Delite and 26mm Nagler t5 , 2 zoom Svbony 7-21 , Orion Premium Linear BinoViewer .
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FILTER , Nebustar 2 tele vue . Apm solar wedge . contrast booster 2 inches .
Mounts , berno mack 3 with telepod , cg-4 motorized , eq6 pro belt drive .
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The problem I can see with the 60 which I would love to have because of the upsize from the 50 is that it is not now a dedicatedmessier 111 wrote: ↑Sun May 14, 2023 1:14 am Hi Ldw477,
since I read your post I wonder if I should buy a 50 mm like you.
I found a new one at a good price.
I was wondering how you find the helical focuser?
thx .
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The other thing I note, that with the 50 vs the 40, you can use a bit higher range of eps when viewing.messier 111 wrote: ↑Sun May 14, 2023 1:14 am Hi Ldw477,
since I read your post I wonder if I should buy a 50 mm like you.
I found a new one at a good price.
I was wondering how you find the helical focuser?
thx .
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Today the views are pretty good considering the fairly strong NE wind ! I was using my Celestron Ultima Edge 15-10mm eps and then I switched to my 12.5mm Baader Morpheus and they improved almost 100%, I may also go get my 9mm Morph. Just a fun outing in my backyard.
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Thank you so much for all the info, much appreciated.
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I really like my Lunt 50ha scope but I could easily hate the stock helix focuser, its not smooth, it only has one thumb screw holding the diagonal which allows the diagonal to move around while trying to focus. Now I know exactly why I immediately ordered the backordered crayford focuser ($320 US) when I bought the 50 and will hopefully get it in June-July. My LS40 had a helix as well but much more smoother when focusing. That 50 definitely needs 2 thumb screws in the focuser to hold the diagonal in place or spend $320 US, immediately !
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thx,
that's what's holding me back.
but if I order I know I can change it.
that's what's holding me back.
but if I order I know I can change it.
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REFRACTOR , TS-Optics Doublet SD-APO 125 mm f/7.8 . Lunt 80mm MT Ha Doublet Refractor .
EYEPIECES, Delos , Delite and 26mm Nagler t5 , 2 zoom Svbony 7-21 , Orion Premium Linear BinoViewer .
FILTER , Nebustar 2 tele vue . Apm solar wedge . contrast booster 2 inches .
Mounts , berno mack 3 with telepod , cg-4 motorized , eq6 pro belt drive .
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EYEPIECES, Delos , Delite and 26mm Nagler t5 , 2 zoom Svbony 7-21 , Orion Premium Linear BinoViewer .
FILTER , Nebustar 2 tele vue . Apm solar wedge . contrast booster 2 inches .
Mounts , berno mack 3 with telepod , cg-4 motorized , eq6 pro belt drive .
“Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won't come in.”
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Congrats on the new rig. I'm curious why the jump from 40mm to 50mm and not slightly larger like the 60 or 80? Besides the obvious, cost...
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Re: Lunt LS50 ha
I only spend so much time on solar, what with all my other astro habits and etc. but I wanted to try pressure tuning. It was a big decision not to go with a 60 which would be the limit, That may be my next step if I live long enough, lol !
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