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by Solar B
Sat Aug 12, 2017 9:51 am
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Dream come true!
Replies: 113
Views: 50398

Re: Dream come true!

Superb images and Update on the beasties performance .... love it.


Brian
by Solar B
Fri Aug 11, 2017 7:50 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Mod TS 152/900 Individual
Replies: 45
Views: 14087

Re: Mod TS 152/900 Individual

Yeah the Quarks have their BF in front ... Totally Weird imho !! but obviously works well and reflects most of the IR.

Is this not the PST Mod Holy Grail ... the DS Mod ... Respect if ever it was due.

Brian
by Solar B
Thu Oct 20, 2016 11:40 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Dream come true!
Replies: 113
Views: 50398

Re: Dream come true!

That's a wonderful assembly you've got going on there Antonello !! Loving the adonized red features to :cool: If I may I think etalons that exhibit good finesse do/would benefit from pressure tuning ... however a regular or average etalon perhaps not so and tilting would suffice ... this just from m...
by Solar B
Mon Oct 17, 2016 6:51 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Dream come true!
Replies: 113
Views: 50398

Re: Dream come true!

In Awe of your fastidious work as ever Robert :bow

Now that's one Bino view I'd like to take :cool:

Oh and triple stack ... that should cut down on leakage !!

Brian
by Solar B
Mon Oct 03, 2016 10:26 am
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Double stack or refurbish my Daystar Quantum?
Replies: 7
Views: 5382

Re: Double stack or refurbish my Daystar Quantum?

All depends, George. Not all etalons (or their stacks) work same nicely as, for example, your setup. I never was able to get a good result with double stacking of my two Quarks (with several other etalons). In the same time Mark Townley always reported that his stacking - Quark + PST work just fine...
by Solar B
Mon Aug 08, 2016 8:18 am
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Mounting of DS 40s
Replies: 20
Views: 8765

Re: Mounting of DS 40s

It's does in this poor pic but it actually blends in quite nicely as has exactly
the same finish as the equinox :cool:

Moonlite ... seems right.
by Solar B
Sun Aug 07, 2016 7:38 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Mounting of DS 40s
Replies: 20
Views: 8765

Re: Mounting of DS 40s

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Here's a pic of my now 10 yr old adaptor taped to my E66 ... will figure something out :P

Brian
by Solar B
Sat Aug 06, 2016 4:51 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Mounting of DS 40s
Replies: 20
Views: 8765

Re: Mounting of DS 40s

Hi Nick Thanks for all your help "most sincerely" ... I manged to mount one of my SM40s with an adaptor I had (bit makeshift) onto my E66 today with bf10 ... now this obviously worked quite well ! ... but trying it with the Maxbrights and TV 25 Plossl's I was unable to achieve focus ... lo...
by Solar B
Sat Aug 06, 2016 2:37 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Mounting of DS 40s
Replies: 20
Views: 8765

Re: Mounting of DS 40s

I contacted Mark at Moonraker last week but no joy I'm afraid .... now thinking the E66 is not suitable for binoviewing though.

Brian
by Solar B
Fri Aug 05, 2016 9:07 am
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Mounting of DS 40s
Replies: 20
Views: 8765

Re: Mounting of DS 40s

Thanks Nick ... I have been in touch with Carl also but on another matter.

Brian
by Solar B
Wed Aug 03, 2016 7:50 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Mounting of DS 40s
Replies: 20
Views: 8765

Re: Mounting of DS 40s

Hey many thanks for that :bow2

Do you know if this will fit the pre meade SM40 T Max'.

Brian
by Solar B
Mon Aug 01, 2016 3:59 pm
Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
Topic: Wanted Siebert PST corrector
Replies: 0
Views: 10339

Wanted Siebert PST corrector

Hi Folks

I'm looking for one of the Siebert Optics PST Bino correctors if anyone has one available.

Thanks ... Brian
by Solar B
Sat Jul 30, 2016 10:21 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Coronado SM40 Etalon + Lunt B600?
Replies: 5
Views: 4165

Re: Coronado SM40 Etalon + Lunt B600?

I think I recall reading that Lunt BFs were compatible with Coronado etalons but that Coronado BFs were not compatible with Lunt etalons ... hope I've got that the right way round :) I doubt there would be much difference between a pre Meade and a newer SM 40 apart from perhaps their actual bandwidt...
by Solar B
Sun Jul 24, 2016 10:37 am
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Mounting of DS 40s
Replies: 20
Views: 8765

Re: Mounting of DS 40s

Hello David
I have this adaptor (was for
an 80mm) that fits the Tmax tuner
I plan to send it to Mark at Moonraker along with a
dew shield for him to adapt ... is there
anything I can help you with ?
I don't know the thread sizes though !
Brian
by Solar B
Thu Jul 21, 2016 9:55 am
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Mounting of DS 40s
Replies: 20
Views: 8765

Re: Mounting of DS 40s

Hi Folks

Just wondering if anyone can offer any advice at all on mounting SM40s

onto a small refractor of sorts ?

Thanks .... Brian
by Solar B
Wed Jul 13, 2016 11:12 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Petzval refractors and Herschel Wedge
Replies: 4
Views: 4717

Re: Petzval refractors and Herschel Wedge

I normally only use a daft big achro with a wedge ... have used apos in the past but
never a petzval , imho the best white light views are obtained with a wedge prism and any refractor.

Brian
by Solar B
Fri May 13, 2016 8:27 am
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Mounting of DS 40s
Replies: 20
Views: 8765

Mounting of DS 40s

Hi Folks I'm looking to mount a couple SM 40s onto a donor scope as I don't like the MS 40 OTA ... was looking at getting into Bino viewing this summer to so kinda need an OTA that can handle that weight ... the only suitable current OTA I have is an Equinox 66 but as where to obtain an adaptor who ...
by Solar B
Fri May 13, 2016 8:18 am
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Coronado BF30 substitute, rust, some help needed
Replies: 10
Views: 5567

Re: Coronado BF30 substitute, rust, some help needed

I have found the Maier Photonics ITF replacement to be very good and much
brighter than the existing Coronado ITFs on a 5 & 10mm BF

Brian
by Solar B
Sun Mar 27, 2016 12:35 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Pre-Meade SolarMax 40 Mod?
Replies: 5
Views: 3578

Re: Pre-Meade SolarMax 40 Mod?

I also concur with previous .... def keep the SM40 .... quarks are good but can be
hard work compared to simpler air spaced etalons.
by Solar B
Sun Mar 06, 2016 10:07 am
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Lunt 60 SS/DS or Lunt 80 SS/DS?
Replies: 31
Views: 14747

Re: Lunt 60 SS/DS or Lunt 80 SS/DS?

For me in Solar visually ... Bandwidth rules and not aperture ... Like everything it's
quality over quantity ... my preference would be toward pre Meade Coronado filters or even Solar-Scope if possible ... a Lunt 60 with an SM 60 should be great though.

Brian
by Solar B
Wed Mar 02, 2016 8:19 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Dream come true!
Replies: 113
Views: 50398

Re: Dream come true!

Fantastic news Bob and it does appear to be onband in the image even giving
the poor seeing :cool:

Brian
by Solar B
Sun Nov 29, 2015 2:35 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Daystar Calcium H Quark
Replies: 27
Views: 10364

Re: Daystar Calcium H Quark

I think its a case of riding this one out to see what folks think of the new H-line

Certainly their current (more expensive ) H-lines are also rated at 5.0A so there's

got to be something in it ... most likely best suited for visual use.

Brian
by Solar B
Mon Nov 23, 2015 10:47 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Dream come true!
Replies: 113
Views: 50398

Re: Dream come true!

Fingers / toes crossed here to Bob for a resolution of your fine SM140/90

I'd be surprised if there are any 160s around ? (would love to see one though)

Markus obviously uses a 230mm with rear mounted etalon (but doesn't everyone now) :)

Brian
by Solar B
Sun Nov 15, 2015 11:59 am
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: My first with Daystar Quark - seekind advise
Replies: 3
Views: 3662

Re: My first with Daystar Quark - seekind advise

Can you talk us through your chain of components Starting with the OTA focuser to Barlow etc Also you shouldn't normally require any Barlow and Quarks are usually but not always installed "after" the diagonal like an eye piece holder. Right so it is a questar quark ... I've no experience o...
by Solar B
Sat Nov 14, 2015 10:52 am
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Lunt LS60 DS vs. Solarscope Solarview 60 SS
Replies: 48
Views: 17979

Re: Lunt LS60 DS vs. Solarscope Solarview 60 SS

Now that's what I call DSing !!! ... I'm very jealous ... what a superb set up :)

Brian
by Solar B
Wed Nov 11, 2015 11:03 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: From 50 to 60 DS?
Replies: 23
Views: 8243

Re: From 50 to 60 DS?

Agreed ... 50/50 , 60/50 , 60/60 there's little actual gain in visible resolution.

You've got to up the aperture big style to see anything really different.

but then as I keep saying is upping the ap a real benefit/improvement at all ?

Brian
by Solar B
Sat Oct 31, 2015 9:50 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: From 50 to 60 DS?
Replies: 23
Views: 8243

Re: From 50 to 60 DS?

Yes the Lunt 12mm BFs are fine I've owned / used a few ... so that's kinda the end of the discussion :) ... I had to change an ITF on a 5 recently but will be replacing another on a BF10 shortly so ... I'm personally "delighted" with the Maier ITF option ... brings DS to me at 40mm to an a...
by Solar B
Sat Oct 31, 2015 2:33 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: From 50 to 60 DS?
Replies: 23
Views: 8243

Re: From 50 to 60 DS?

Hello Bob Yes everything is subjective to the individual ... having replaced the rusty ITF on my BF5 with this maierphotonics.com/656bandpassfilter.aspx I note the difference in brightness is astonishing !! (at only 40mm) so I'd recommend that anyone suffering with a dull image through their Coronad...
by Solar B
Sat Oct 31, 2015 12:38 am
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: From 50 to 60 DS?
Replies: 23
Views: 8243

Re: From 50 to 60 DS?

Imho I reckon opting for a 60/60 over a 60/50 would achieve about a 5 to 10% gain in reality regardless of the maths ... if requiring greater mags then try a Quark (hard work but the mags are of the scale) however that's not necessarily any advantage at all upon viewing our glorious luminary. If ima...
by Solar B
Wed Oct 28, 2015 6:23 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: New Calcium Quark
Replies: 7
Views: 4302

Re: New Calcium Quark

Thanks Rupert ... I don't think it will as the Baader filters DS (SB narrow) to , I've enquired about
it's likely / possible bandwidth.

Brian
by Solar B
Wed Oct 28, 2015 10:27 am
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: New Calcium Quark
Replies: 7
Views: 4302

Re: New Calcium Quark

H-line is great news for me as I'm visual only ... do you know if this
could be stacked with the Baader Cak filter Rupert ?
by Solar B
Tue Oct 20, 2015 6:42 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: SM40 neoprene screw
Replies: 1
Views: 2005

SM40 neoprene screw

Hi Folks

I'm wondering if anyone knows
where I can source one of the
wee neoprene screws in the image
or similar ?
It's not the same size as the PST
EP holder set screw.

Thanks ... Brian
by Solar B
Sun Oct 18, 2015 12:20 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR2431 with the Ha Solar Newton T250
Replies: 14
Views: 3088

Re: AR2431 with the Ha Solar Newton T250

Great images again with the new configuration Alexandre :)
Can you also revert back to white light images with the T250 ?

Brian
by Solar B
Fri Oct 16, 2015 12:37 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Rusty BF5
Replies: 7
Views: 3737

Re: Rusty BF5

Thanks John ... That's great ... understood

Brian
by Solar B
Thu Oct 15, 2015 10:15 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Quark visual image too dim, please help
Replies: 9
Views: 4944

Re: Quark visual image too dim, please help

Slightly of topic ... again I say that I find Quarks to be hard work visually ! They are not "nearly" as easy to use as normal HA scope configurations ... the vignetting is terrible , you have to have your eye exactly in the right position to see things regardless of EP ... they do require...
by Solar B
Thu Oct 15, 2015 8:28 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Rusty BF5
Replies: 7
Views: 3737

Re: Rusty BF5

Hello John
I now have the new ITF ... in the
image you can just make out one
of the hole impressions I think you
refer to ... do I have to apply a lot
of pressure to them to release the
existing ITF.

Brian
by Solar B
Wed Oct 14, 2015 5:38 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Quark visual image too dim, please help
Replies: 9
Views: 4944

Re: Quark visual image too dim, please help

I use my Quark visually in 66 to 150mm scopes with a selection of 25 to 40mm EPs
and have to report that I find the image brightness to be normal to bright
compared to other HA filters I have experience with ... so if dull I would suggest
there may be an issue !

Brian
by Solar B
Sun Oct 04, 2015 9:57 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Where to next?? Future direction of solar imaging
Replies: 16
Views: 1335

Re: Where to next?? Future direction of solar imaging

Personally ... I'll leave the imaging & gizmos to the experts ... And yes imho

"visually" very little has changed in the last 10 yrs...sure you can zoom in on features

with a quark/150 (seeing permitted) but still "nothing" beats a front mounted DS

view.

Brian
by Solar B
Sun Oct 04, 2015 8:48 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Solar Newton - In Ha now - First pics
Replies: 15
Views: 3349

Re: Solar Newton - In Ha now - First pics

This is Great Alexandre my Solar Friend :) ... look forward to many many more :cool:

Brian
by Solar B
Sat Oct 03, 2015 10:05 am
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Rusty BF5
Replies: 7
Views: 3737

Re: Rusty BF5

Hey Thanks John :)

I have contacted them already ... :bow2


Oh was wondering how the existing ITF is removed from the barrel to ?

Brian
by Solar B
Fri Oct 02, 2015 7:31 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Rusty BF5
Replies: 7
Views: 3737

Rusty BF5

Dearest Solar Friends

I was sold this by an unscrupulous
astronomer and am now required to
repair the item ... any help advice
would be greatly appreciated
It is obviously a rusty ITF

Brian
by Solar B
Tue Sep 22, 2015 4:15 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Lunchtime DSLR full disk 22/9/15
Replies: 4
Views: 437

Re: Lunchtime DSLR full disk 22/9/15

Great Image .... I had a quick DS look at it this morning and was amazed at
how dark the now filament appeared !

Brian
by Solar B
Mon Sep 21, 2015 6:59 am
Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
Topic: Looking for a Lunt Cak
Replies: 2
Views: 3546

Re: Looking for a Lunt Cak

Ok thanks Mark ... was hoping to pick up a used one ... I think they're onto
a new version now (2) wonder what the difference is between old & new ?

Brian
by Solar B
Sun Sep 20, 2015 10:34 pm
Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
Topic: Looking for a Lunt Cak
Replies: 2
Views: 3546

Looking for a Lunt Cak

Hi Folks

I'm looking for a Lunt Cak filter ... 6 or 12mm .... please can you
let me know if you have one available and it's cost.

Thanks ... Brian
by Solar B
Sun Sep 20, 2015 10:26 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Lunt Cak filters
Replies: 4
Views: 3003

Re: Lunt Cak filters

Ok ... Cool & Thanks :) ... will have a look for one.

Brian
by Solar B
Sun Sep 20, 2015 9:20 am
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Lunt Cak filters
Replies: 4
Views: 3003

Lunt Cak filters

Hi Folks I was wondering if anyone could give me an indication of what you would be likely to see with say a 6mm filter .... having owned a PST Cak in the past I recall the view was very dull .... they were imaging only devices. I did once briefly see a bright Cak image (which wasn't safe to view) I...
by Solar B
Tue Sep 15, 2015 10:05 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Dream come true!
Replies: 113
Views: 50398

Re: Dream come true!

All good :)

Brian
by Solar B
Tue Sep 15, 2015 8:02 am
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Cool Baader Wedge
Replies: 4
Views: 3118

Re: Cool Baader Wedge

Thanks Mike .... I don't like the fact that the adaptor can be completely removed
as how do you know how much thread is in place without holding the adaptor
from the inside and turning the body of the wedge ?

Brian
by Solar B
Mon Sep 14, 2015 10:37 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Cool Baader Wedge
Replies: 4
Views: 3118

Re: Cool Baader Wedge

Yes the same Mike ... imaging version but is your EP holder/adaptor ring
easily removed as in my image ? ... I'm used to using the AE solarview 2
which has the ND3 preinstalled.

Brian
by Solar B
Mon Sep 14, 2015 8:55 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Cool Baader Wedge
Replies: 4
Views: 3118

Cool Baader Wedge

Hi Folks

Is the adaptor in the foreground the one that's best suited for fitment
of the ND3 ... and then perhaps the solar con could be installed
to the nose piece ... this would be for visual use ... or what would be
your recommendation.

Brian