wavelengths from long-wave radio to the shortest wavelength gamma rays. Most flares
occur in active regions around sunspots, where intense magnetic fields emerge from
the Sun's surface into the corona. Flares are powered by the sudden (timescales of
minutes to tens of minutes) release of magnetic energy stored in the corona.
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Chromosphere: The chromosphere is a thin layer of the Sun's atmosphere just above the
photosphere, roughly 10,000 kilometers deep (approximating to, if a little less than, the
diameter of the Earth). The chromosphere is more visually transparent than the
photosphere. The name comes from the fact that it has a reddish color, as the visual
spectrum of the chromosphere is dominated by the deep red H-alpha spectral line of
hydrogen.
Overview of the LS152T Hydrogen-alpha
The LS152THa is a complete Solar Telescope. The refractor-based system has a precision
aligned doublet lens with a 152mm aperture. The focal length is 800mm providing a ~7.25 mm
image thru the 12mm blocking filter. Fine adjustment is achieved with a Star Light Feather Touch
focuser with 10:1 reduction standard. An internal etalon with tune adjustment allows for a <0.75
Angstrom band pass.
What is delivered with the system?
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Optical tube assembly with 2" Feather Touch Focuser (with instructions) and a set
of mounting rings.
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12” Dovetail Mounting Plate.
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A Lunt trimming/blocking filter assembly.
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Transport case with die cut foam insert and keys if the case has a lock.
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Warranty card. Please fill out and return to activate your warranty.
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Instruction manual.
What accessories are recommended?
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Eyepieces. Simple eyepieces with narrow field of view are recommended. (25mm thru
8mm). Our Lunt Zoom comes highly recommended.
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Sun block, a Lunt Solar hat, and a nice comfortable light colored chair.
Note:
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We recommend that you use an exacto type knife to modify the foam insert as required
after you have setup the Solar Scope and you are happy with the placement of the rings
and the optional (but recommended) Sol Searcher.
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The LS152T can be transported by careful hand carrying in the case with these items
attached. However, we strongly recommend that any accessory items be removed for
transportation via commercial carrier.
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During shipping the tension screw on the feather touch may become loose. Simply
tighten the screw as required or refer to the Starlight Instrument instructions that are
provided.
Okay let's get started...
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