and re-focus carefully. The image has dimmed slightly due to higher magnification but
the details should be easier to see. You can push the magnification as seeing conditions
allow. At any point you can return to the 25mm, re-align the system and try again.
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Note: The larger the aperture of the Solar Telescope, the more effect that conditions
have on the ability to pull detail. Seeing conditions will deteriorate rapidly due to cloud
cover, wind, heat, etc... However, during good seeing conditions the larger aperture will
always out perform the smaller one but during bad seeing conditions the smaller
aperture will often perform better.
NOTE:
The LS152T is a modular system. Above are described the basic principles of the scope's
use as delivered. For information on the removal of the module for use in CaK and White Light
modes please check our website. Both pictures and descriptions of the module system will be
available there as of mid May 2010. We are currently updating that portion of the website.
If you have any questions on the use of the Telescope in the meantime, please feel free to
contact us directly. We would be happy to help.
Visit our website at
for tips and insight on how you can get more out
of your Solar Telescope. Topics that will soon be covered include:
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Imaging: Just how does one go about taking a picture?
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Double-stacking: You'll hear a lot about the advantages of double-stacking your system.
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Contrast Enhancement: Tips on how to fine-tune your system for maximum contrast and
resolution.
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Future Accessories and Upgrades.
A few more definitions
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Hydrogen-alpha: The wavelength of light in the spectrum that these scopes allow you to
look at. Centered at 656.28nm.
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Band pass: The width of light at a given wavelength that is allowed to pass. The
LS152THa is <0.65 Angstroms. As band pass is reduced more surface detail of the Sun
can be resolved. This can be accomplished thru double-stacking.
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Angstrom: The unit of measurement for light. 1 Angstrom = 0.1nm.
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Etalon: A resonating cavity produced thru the fabrication of highly precise optical
surfaces.
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