LUNT LS130MT/B3400 R&P APO Multipurpose Solar H-alpha and nighttime telescope
Summary of general features:
- Special telescope for H-alpha observation of the Sun
- Also for night sky observation, modular design
- 3-lens ED refractor FPL-51, aperture 130 mm, focal length 910 mm
- Observation and photography with excellent image quality
- Bandwidth less than 0.7 Angstrom
- Large B3400 blocking filter installed inside the focuser
- Robust R&P focuser with 10:1 reduction
- Also for Ca-K solar observation and white light
- Absolutely safe, no danger to eyes
Multi-purposetelescopeof modular design for both H-alpha wavelength solar observation and night sky observations. Easy conversion between different applications with a few simple steps. 3-lens apochromatic telescope with FPL-51 glass, 130 mm aperture and 910 mm focal length: excellent image quality for solar observation in the H-alpha wavelength and also for starry night sky observation.
With innovative air pressure tuning system, good 2-inch (50.8 mm) R&P focuser and B3400 blocking filter.
H-alpha solar observation:
The LS130MT/B3400 is a complete telescope for sun observing in H-alpha light, with 130mm free aperture (no central obstruction) and 910mm focal length. The H-alpha wavelength is the most impressive way to observe the sun, showing bumps on the edge of the sun, filaments and flares on the surface, and much more. An internal Etalon filter achieves a bandwidth of
Fine tuning is achieved with a solid 2-inch R&P focuser with 10:1 reduction.
The blocking filter is the B3400. The B3400 is suitable for solar imaging using cameras with very large sensor chips, and can also be used for visual observation.
The B3400 blocking filter is permanently mounted inside the 2-inch R&P focuser.
Observing the starry night sky:
The H-Alpha Etalon system can be removed from the telescope in just a few steps thanks to its modular design. The 3-lens apochromatic refractor can then be used as a normal telescope with an aperture of 130 mm and a focal length of 910 mm for night sky observation and photography. The FPL-53 triple objective lens provides an image with extraordinarily low chromatic aberration. Common 2-inch star diagonals can be used on the telescope's R&P focuser.
Note that the optionally available conversion kit 0551696 is absolutely necessary for the LS130MT version with B3400 blocking filter if the telescope is also to be used at night. The conversion kit is not required for versions with B1200 and B1800.
More applications:
With the additionally available accessories, the LS130MT offers even more possibilities.
- Double stack
The LS130MT telescope can be optionally upgraded with the LS130MT/DSII double stack module (article number 0551690). The DSII system is an internal double stack module with pressure tuner. This achieves a bandwidth of
- Solar observation in white light
If the H-alpha unit has been removed, a solar filter can be installed in front of the objective or a Herschel wedge can be used in the focuser to observe sunspots in white light.
- Solar observation at Ca-K wavelength
The additionally available "LUNT Ca-K filter module for LS130MT" (item number 0551697) can be used on the LS130MT to observe and photograph supergranulation and other visible effects at this wavelength on the sun.
This makes the LS130MT a universally usable apochromatic telescope of the highest quality.
FEATURES
- 3-lens APO refractor, FPL-51
- Aperture 130 mm (no central obstruction)
- Focal length: 910 mm
- Bandwidth: Internal etalon with
- Tuning: Pressure-Tuner air-pressure tuning system
- Blocking filter: B3400 with 2-inch connection
- Focuser: R&P with 10:1 reduction
- Two-tube ring with handle
- Sol-Searcher installed inside the handle
- Dovetail bar at GP level for astronomical mounts
- Weight: 12.1 kg
- Length with dew shield: 95cm
- Length without dew shield: 80cm
wHAT COMES WITH THE TELESCOPE?
- LS130MT Multifunction telescope
- Pressure tuner
- B3400 blocking filter installed inside the focuser
- Extension tube for use without H-alpha Etalon
- 2-inch R&P focuser with 10:1 reduction
- Tube rings with dovetail rod
- Carrying case (92 x 42 x 35 cm)
- Instruction manual
Technical Specifications
FIELD OF APPLICATION |
Field of application |
- Solar observation
- Deep Sky observation
- Deep Sky photography
- Moon observation
- Lunar photography
- Planetary observation
- Planetary photography
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OPTICAL SPECIFICATIONS |
Optical Design |
Apochromatic refractor |
Mirror/lens diameter |
130 mm |
Focal length |
910 mm |
Focal ratio |
7 |
Resolution |
1.06 seconds of arc |
Half-height width (Angström), less than |
0.7 |
GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA |
External diameter |
50.8 mm |
Type of mount |
Optics without mount |
Extended warranty (years) |
5 |
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS |
Overall length |
92 cm |
Total width |
42 cm |
Overall height |
35 cm |
APO Multi-purpose Solar H-alpha and night telescope LUNT LS130MT/B3400 R&P