LS152THa Manual
Congratulations and thank you on your purchase of a Lunt Solar Systems 152mm Telescope. The
Lunt Solar Systems are a new generation of solar viewing instruments utilizing the most current
technologies to provide the highest quality contrast and resolution in their class. The LS152THa is
currently the largest production Solar Telescope.
If you are new to solar observing you may want to access our web page or Lunt Solar on Yahoo
Groups to get information from more experienced users as to the subtleties of improved
performance for each type of instrument.
Warning
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There are inherent dangers when looking at the Sun thru any instrument. Lunt Solar
Systems has taken your safety very seriously in the design of our systems. With safety
being the highest priority we ask that you read and understand the operation of your
telescope or filter system prior to use. NEVER attempt to disassemble the system. Do
NOT use your system if it is in someway compromised due to mishandling or damage.
Please contact the factory with ANY questions or concerns regarding the safe use of
your instrument.
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Never look at the Sun with your naked eye or with a telescope that is not specifically
designed to do so. Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.
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Check that all filters are installed correctly and are free of any surface contamination that
may compromise performance and/or potentially damage the surface of the optic when
exposed to the Sun. i.e.: fingerprints. Perform a routine safety check before each
viewing session.
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Never leave the solar telescope unsupervised while pointed at the Sun. People who are
not familiar with the correct operating procedures of the system may
inadvertently replace the diagonal or remove the filter itself not being aware of the
integrated safety features of each.
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The Lunt Solar filter/telescopes are NOT interchangeable with competitor products.
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Always be aware that you are viewing in direct sunlight. Take necessary precautions to
protect yourself from sunburn and heat exposure.
Handling
A Lunt Solar Systems solar filter or telescope houses many optical elements that are all pre-
aligned and fixed at the factory. There are no user serviceable parts inside the scope. The
telescope or filter should NEVER be taken apart. This will not only void your warranty leading to
costly repairs, it can only serve to further damage the instrument and compromise its safety.
Most Lunt Solar Systems filters and telescopes house a delicate optical element referred to as an
Etalon. These etalons are suspended in the filter housing in an effort to both protect it and isolate
it from outside influences, which could de-tune the etalon filter. Extensive research has been
done to assure the best performance of what is essentially the "heart" of the system while
protecting it from the day-to-day bumps, jarring, and vibrations of normal use.
However, the instrument should NEVER be subjected to shock due to being dropped.
Mishandling of the filters system will cause the etalon to de-contact (not covered under warranty)
and will render the instrument useless until repaired.
The instrument should be stored in its original case. As with any precision optical instrument it
should be kept in as low a humidity area as possible.
With proper handling and care the filter should last a lifetime.
Lunt Solar Systems * 2520 N. Coyote Dr. #111 Tucson, AZ 85745 * (520) 344-7348
www.luntsolarsystems.com
