Coronado - SolarMax II 60 Double Stack Telescope with BF5 Blocking Filter with RichView Tuning

Coronado SolarMax II 60mm Double Stacked Filter Telescope With BF5 (5mm) Blocking Filter and Richview Tuning System

The Coronado SolarMax II is the premier Telescope for hydrogen-alpha  (Ha) solar observation. After development of the Ha Etalon filter, Coronado set out to create the optimum scope to compliment the filtration technology. The SolarMax II is the second generation of specialized solar astronomy. While the SM H-alpha filter can be used on many conventional telescopes, no other OTA had every element designed with the wavelengths of the Sun in mind. All coatings within the solar max are optimized for hydrogen-alpha and create an image high in the type of contrast and detail that normal scopes (especially reflectors) could never obtain. With this scope, even faint prominances and mass ejections can be vividly seen against a pure black backround. The Sun's surface texture can be studied closely to see every spot and curvature of flame. 

But why buy a telescope that can only look at one object? The Sun is the most important object in the sky. Without it, life could not survive on this planet. It is the center of our solar system and the only star within four lightyears, a real treat to be able to view up close. The Sun is beautiful and dynamic as well. It is always changing (and so is the perspective from our orbit) spewing fire and electromagnetic energy out into space, churning the elements together on the surface, strewn with sun-spots and other never-repeating shapes. Develop a relationship with our local star and become a part of the ever growing solar astronomy community with the SolarMax II Hydrogen-Alpha Telescope.

Manufacturer Information

Coronado by Meade SolarMax II 60mm Solar Telescope with RichView system. This double stacked unit excels at observation of solar surface detail with a .5 angstrom bandpass. Features two fully tunable H-alpha etalon filters, one internal and one external. 

Used around the world by serious solar enthusiasts and professional research facilities alike for observation of surface detail and prominences on the Sun in hydrogen-alpha (Ha) light. Powerful but very portable, this high resolution Solar Telescope offers dedicated visual observation of the Sun as well as high quality imaging. 

The new Meade Coronado SolarMax II represents a breakthrough in solar observing with the new and revolutionary new RichView tuning assembly. This patented system allows direct tuning of the primary filter etalon. No other commercially available Ha telescope can provide the tuning range and accuracy of the SolarMax II. Now you can tune for the highest contrast views of active regions, flares, filaments, and other surface detail, or quickly and easily re-tune for prominences on the solar limb. 

The stunning bright red views through a Coronado Ha telescope display astounding surface and limb detail especially when the Sun is in an active phase. The sun is now heading for Solar Maximum, when activity will be at it's best. Don't miss out!! 

This very high quality 60mm personal solar observatory features an 400mm focal length, f/6.6 focal ratio. Includes mounting rings, Cemax 25mm eyepiece, Sol Ranger solar finder and carry case. Weight is 8 pounds.

Specifications 

Model: 
SolarMax II 60 Double Stack Telescope
with RichView Tuning 

Part Number: 
SMT60DS-5 

Aperture: 
60mm 

Focal Length: 
400mm 

F/Ratio: 
F/6.6

Bandwidth: 
<.5Å