Coronado SolarMax II 90 90mm f/8.8 H-alpha Solar Telescope (15mm Blocking, OTA) - $7,000 - (Clarksville, TN)
X-tra Savings availableCoronado's single-etalon SolarMax II 90 90mm f/8.8 H-alpha Solar Telescope represents the largest aperture and longest focal length in the SolarMax II series. It offers the highest magnification potential and clearest views than any of the smaller iterations. This scope is calibrated for the hydrogen-alpha wavelength, and comes equipped with Coronado's RichView tuning system. This system allows direct adjustment of the primary etalon filter enabling it to be tuned up or down from the 6562.8Å wavelength for highlighting specific zones of the chromosphere and to compensate for Doppler shift that can pull prominences and other features off-band and affect views. Tuning areas of concentration back on-band, allows for higher-contrast views of prominences on the solar limb.Complementing the primary etalon filter is a rear external 90° 15mm blocking filter. This secondary filter further isolates the H-alpha wavelength to improve contrast and enhance views. While a smaller 10mm blocking filter would suffice, Coronado includes this larger option to allow the use of eyepieces with larger field-stop diameters to be used without vignetting occurring, as might be seen with smaller filters, which would interfere with the field of view.The SolarMax II is offered here without a mount or tripod, but comes with a wide clamshell mounting ring that is outfitted with a 1/4"-20 socket for attachment onto many photo/video/field tripods or on piggyback rigs, or an optional Vixen-style dovetail plate is available for use with conventional alt-az, EQ, or motorized telescope mounts.Optics90mm aperturef/8.8 focal ratio800mm focal lengthRefractor-style lens configurationSolar FilterDesigned for viewing in the hydrogen-alpha wavelength (6562.8Å)Reveals prominences in high contrast; and under the right conditions, surface textureInternal primary etalon blocking filterRear external 15mm diagonal secondary blocking filter allows for the use of eyepieces with larger fiel…
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