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lunt60 + Quark + .60 reducer
Marcello was correct - like a double stack
my next trick will try with my 75mm mod
nice views
quark does have one problem 1.25 does NOT fit my 1.25 - 2 inch is fine
my next trick will try with my 75mm mod
nice views
quark does have one problem 1.25 does NOT fit my 1.25 - 2 inch is fine
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Re: lunt60 + Quark + .60 reducer
What do you mean,,,,,,is it when you try to insert the 1.25" end of the Quark into your 1.25" diagonal it won't fit.highfnum wrote: quark does have one problem 1.25 does NOT fit my 1.25 - 2 inch is fine
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I have that problem trying to fit mine to my Baader diagonal but if I twist it anti clockwise it will slide in.
To remove it I unscrew it the same way and pull it out as I turn it, If I screw it clockwise it will unscrew the barrel of the Quark.
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Hi John
nice pics. Maybe some sanding paper helps
nice pics. Maybe some sanding paper helps
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Re: lunt60 + Quark + .60 reducer
Good shots! can you show a picture of what you mean?
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Re: lunt60 + Quark + .60 reducer
Looking good
I'm hoping to combine my Quark with a Lunt 100 (when it arrives) so I'm very interested in your experiments.
I'm hoping to combine my Quark with a Lunt 100 (when it arrives) so I'm very interested in your experiments.
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Re: lunt60 + Quark + .60 reducer
Walter -I can do that BUT would it violate warranty?
I would need permission from Daystar
I took blocking filter out of Lunt
replaced with normal 2 inch diagonal
put .6 reducer at bottom of quark
put quark in diagonal
quark has its own blocking filter (two blocking filters would be to dark)
Barlowing is reduced to 2.58 (similar to TV barlow 2.5)
My thought was having a Post(after the internal) etalon to do double stacking
this method is cheaper since you dont need to buy a full aperture etalon
and you still have the full resolution
how much would a full 100mm Lunt etalon cost -mmm?
I would need permission from Daystar
I took blocking filter out of Lunt
replaced with normal 2 inch diagonal
put .6 reducer at bottom of quark
put quark in diagonal
quark has its own blocking filter (two blocking filters would be to dark)
Barlowing is reduced to 2.58 (similar to TV barlow 2.5)
My thought was having a Post(after the internal) etalon to do double stacking
this method is cheaper since you dont need to buy a full aperture etalon
and you still have the full resolution
how much would a full 100mm Lunt etalon cost -mmm?
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Re: lunt60 + Quark + .60 reducer
i took a few more
quark works pretty well with my lunt60
does not work well with homemade 90 f5 =- bad newton rings and too dim
oct 13 14 shota
quark works pretty well with my lunt60
does not work well with homemade 90 f5 =- bad newton rings and too dim
oct 13 14 shota
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Re: lunt60 + Quark + .60 reducer
Very good results from that combo!!!
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10'x15 Roll-off Roof Observatory
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Ha Setup: Lunt LS80PT/LS75FHa/B1200Ha + Home Brew Lunt Double Stack/B1800Ha on the Orion OTA + Daystar Quantum
WL, G-Band & CaK Setup: Lunt Wedge & Lunt B1800CaK, Baader K-Line and Altair 2nm G-Band filter
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Hi John
fine additions.
I don't think Daystar would argue to loose warranty on the optics and the etalon while gently sanding down the nose piece
fine additions.
I don't think Daystar would argue to loose warranty on the optics and the etalon while gently sanding down the nose piece
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Strange the 1.25" nosepiece doesn't fit the scope???
It must be either a bit off spec, or damaged (dent, compressed, etc) and no longer a proper circular shape. I have not seen one of these, but I'd contact Daystar and see if the nosepiece can be replaced without sending the whole thing back.
just a thought,
Brian
It must be either a bit off spec, or damaged (dent, compressed, etc) and no longer a proper circular shape. I have not seen one of these, but I'd contact Daystar and see if the nosepiece can be replaced without sending the whole thing back.
just a thought,
Brian
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Deep Sky Work - ASI294MM Pro+EFW 7x36/Canon 60D (Ha mod), ONAG
Planetary Work - SBIG CFW10, ASI462MM
2.2m Diameter Dome
iOptron CEM70G Mount carrying:
Orion EON 130ED, f7 OTA for Day & Night Use
Ha Setup: Lunt LS80PT/LS75FHa/B1200Ha + Home Brew Lunt Double Stack/B1800Ha on the Orion OTA + Daystar Quantum
WL, G-Band & CaK Setup: Lunt Wedge & Lunt B1800CaK, Baader K-Line and Altair 2nm G-Band filter
ASI1600MM, ASI432MM, ASI294MM Pro, ASI174MM, ASI462MM
Maple Ridge Observatory
Cambray, ON Canada
Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/185395281@N08/albums
10'x15 Roll-off Roof Observatory
Takahashi EM400 Mount carrying:
C14 + Lunt 80ED
Deep Sky Work - ASI294MM Pro+EFW 7x36/Canon 60D (Ha mod), ONAG
Planetary Work - SBIG CFW10, ASI462MM
2.2m Diameter Dome
iOptron CEM70G Mount carrying:
Orion EON 130ED, f7 OTA for Day & Night Use
Ha Setup: Lunt LS80PT/LS75FHa/B1200Ha + Home Brew Lunt Double Stack/B1800Ha on the Orion OTA + Daystar Quantum
WL, G-Band & CaK Setup: Lunt Wedge & Lunt B1800CaK, Baader K-Line and Altair 2nm G-Band filter
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Re: lunt60 + Quark + .60 reducer
The Quark I have won't fit a couple of my 1.25" diagonals either (Tal and cheap Skywatcher) but it does fit the 1.25" adaptors on my Equinox, Lunt and Antares 2" diagonals - weird?
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There's an article about this on CN, daystar is saying the 1.25" fitting is out of spec.
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Nice images. Curious about the 1.25" fitting beingout of spec. Seems to be such a standard component it is odd to get that wrong.I have had a similar issue with a 2x TeleXtender from Meade. Several camera nosepieces simply won't fit. Most annoying
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Re: lunt60 + Quark + .60 reducer
daystar is sending me a new replacement snout
that will end that issue
daystar Quark = when it work works nice
it can be a bit temperamental
its is very sensitive to tilt and F/num
that will end that issue
daystar Quark = when it work works nice
it can be a bit temperamental
its is very sensitive to tilt and F/num
Re: lunt60 + Quark + .60 reducer
Dear All,
I am new to this forum. I am thinking to mod my WO 81mm GT APO with my Lunt 60 mm H-ALpha. Is it possible? Request for your kind guidance.
Parag Mahajani
Pune, India.
I am new to this forum. I am thinking to mod my WO 81mm GT APO with my Lunt 60 mm H-ALpha. Is it possible? Request for your kind guidance.
Parag Mahajani
Pune, India.
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Re: lunt60 + Quark + .60 reducer
Hi Parag, and welcome to the site.What is the F ratio of the WO 81mm, and is it a LS60T scope or a Front mounted LS60F Etalon.Mods have been done with the LS60 scopes and there are a few threads in this section regarding it.
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Hi Parag
welcome to that wonderful site. Have fun in the sun
welcome to that wonderful site. Have fun in the sun
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Hi Parag,
welcome to the forum. Best to start a new topic on your mod idea as it's different to this one and will generate lots of questions.
Mark
welcome to the forum. Best to start a new topic on your mod idea as it's different to this one and will generate lots of questions.
Mark
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Thank you friends..I will start as a new topic.
Parag Mahajani
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Pune, India
Lunt LS60THa Double stacked Solar telescope, WO 81 GT APO, SW 120 Black Diamond, Oberwerk 70 mm-45 degrees Binocular Telescope, Televue 18 mm Nagler and 8 mm Ethos eyepieces, Canon 60D and 550D DSLRs, Canon 200 mm L lens, Sigma 10-14 mm and Tokina Fish-eye lens, a small 11 feet diameter observatory...and lot of curiosity!