Lunt Solar Systems LS60MT Manual

Lunt Solar Systems LS60MT Manual

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LS60MT modulare Multipurpose Telescope
Modular designed multipurpose telescope, both for observing the sun in the H-alpha wavelength, as well as
for night sky observations. Easy conversion between the different applications with a few simple steps.

Included Contents:

- LS60MT telescope with 2-lens ED optics
- H-alpha unit with Pressure-Tuner
- Blocking-filter B600 or B1200. Please note: at the version without blocking-filter is for
solar observing a additional available blocking-filter absolutely needed!
- Tube-ring with 1/4-20 tapped base (standard thread for photo-tripods)
- 6 knurled screws for easy conversion of the telescope
- Protection caps for the H-alpha unit
- Transport case
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the modular LS60MT telescope from Lunt Solar Systems!
Enjoy observations in different wavelengths with this small and easy to transport telescope. The 2-lens ED
optics guarantee an excellent image in all applications.

Safety Information:

There are inherent dangers when looking at the Sun thru any instrument. Lunt Solar Systems has taken your
safety very seriously in the design of our systems. With safety being the highest priority we ask that you read
and understand the operation of your telescope or filter system prior to use. Never attempt to disassemble
the system in a other way as described in this manual! Do not use your system if it is in someway
compromised due to mishandling or damage. Please contact our customer service with any questions or
concerns regarding the safe use of your instrument.
Never look at the Sun with your naked eye or with a telescope that is not specifically designed to do
so. Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result!
Never leave the solar telescope unsupervised while pointed at the Sun. People who are not familiar
with the correct operating procedures of the system may inadvertently replace the diagonal or
remove the filter itself not being aware of the integrated safety features of each.
The Lunt Solar filter/telescopes are not interchangeable with competitor products.
A Lunt Solar Systems solar telescope houses many optical elements that are all pre-aligned and fixed at the
factory. There are no user serviceable parts inside the scope. The telescope should never be taken apart,
except for the modification as described in this manual! This will not only void your warranty leading to costly
repairs, it can only serve to further damage the instrument and compromise its safety.
Most Lunt Solar Systems filters and telescopes house a delicate optical element referred to as an Etalon.
These Etalons are suspended in the system housing in an effort to both protect it and isolate it from outside
influences, which could de-tune the Etalon filter. Extensive research has been done to assure the best
performance of what is essentially the "heart" of the system while protecting it from the day-to-day bumps,
jarring, and vibrations of normal use. However, the instrument should never be subjected to shock due to
being dropped. Mishandling of the filters system will cause the Etalon to de-contact (not covered under
warranty) and will render the instrument useless until repaired.
The instrument should be stored in its original case. As with any precision optical instrument it should be
kept in as low a humidity area as possible.
With proper handling and care the filter should last a lifetime.
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  • Page 1 Safety Information: There are inherent dangers when looking at the Sun thru any instrument. Lunt Solar Systems has taken your safety very seriously in the design of our systems. With safety being the highest priority we ask that you read and understand the operation of your telescope or filter system prior to use.
  • Page 2 For sun observation 60mm of the telescope's aperture is used and the focal length is 420mm. The etalon with the air pressure tuning provides a bandwidth of <0.7 Angstrom. Install the LS60MT telescope on a photo tripod or with an additionally available dovetail rail on an astronomical mount.
  • Page 3 LS50FHa (item number 0550200) or LS60FHa (item number 0550250) can be simply screwed onto the front of the LS60MT, no additional adapters are required. This will reduce the bandwidth to <0.5 Angstroms. This significantly increases the contrast on the surface of the sun, which makes much more details visible on the...
  • Page 4 H-Alpha unit from the telescope. Now install the focuser at the tube of the telescope. Now you can use the LS60MT for normal sky observation, it is now a 2-lens ED refractor with 70mm aperture and 420mm focal length.
  • Page 5 Please note that when using 1.25" accessories or by photography, extension tubes may be required to get into focus. In this version without H-alpha unit the telescope can also be used for observing the sun in white light together with a Herschel-wedge, or together with a LUNT Ca-K module for observing the sun in the Ca-K wavelength: Recommended accessories: We recommend the dovetail rail LS100PS (item number 0554401) as an additionally available accessory.
  • Page 6 Blow lightly to help remove residual solution before it "spots" the surface. Residual dust from the cloth can be blown off. Consult your local dealer or call Lunt Solar Systems with any questions or concerns. Do not use Acetone or strong degreaser type products, household cleaning agents, paper towels, tissues with added scent or color (plain tissues only), or bleach or acidic products which will damage the anodized surfaces.

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