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PST Solar Telescopes and SOLAR Filter Film.
Ask about our Specials for
Schools and Astronomy Clubs.
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Experience first hand the tremendous views of our nearest star!
Use your telescope for daytime astronomy.
New, patented, lower cost filters by Coronado Technology
Group
allow more people the opportunity to view solar activity.
Made in Tucson, Arizona.
See excellent views of both prominences and surface detail
such as plague, flares, filaments etc.. |
| Pictures by Ginger Mayfield
using SolarMax 60 on TeleVue 85 refractor. Click on picture for larger view. |
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Note: Coronado filters and telescopes
(except PST) are shipped via air
for warranty to be valid and are not shipped UPS ground service or with the
Post Office. USA sales and
shipping only. Other countries must
buy from local dealers.
SolarMax 40 / T-Max for
use in double stacking a P.S.T. - $1000
Special $795
P.S.T owners can simply
order the SolarMax 40 and attach it to the threaded objective of their
P.S.T.
Owners of SolarMax 40 filter sets and SolarMax 40 telescopes will have to
send their filters to Coronado for the upgrade and will require an adaptor
ring ($75.00).
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Shipping Cost to 48 states
Alaska and Hawaii have higher shipping cost. |
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PST
Personal Solar Telescope |
PST |
$750
Special
$399 |
$55 Air
$25 Ground Shipping |
In Stock
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FILTERS |
| SM40
for PST Double Stacking |
PSM40/Tmax |
$1000
Special
$795 |
$45 |
In Stock |
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add to
front of PST or with adapter to SolarMax Telescope 40 |
| SolarMax 40 BF10 |
SM40/10 |
$1800
Special
$1450 |
$45 |
In Stock |
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BinoMite 2 |
Bino2 |
$250
Special
$199 |
$16 |
In Stock |
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With integrated White Light Solar Filters
for viewing Sunspots |
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CORONADO
PST
PERSONAL SOLAR TELESCOPE …the
little ‘scope with the BIG image…
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PST
with 12mm Eyepiece
$750
Special $399
$45
UPS 2 day
shipping to 48 States, Alaska and Hawaii are more.
$25
UPS Ground shipping and handling
The Coronado PST™ will provide great
views of prominences, flares, sunspots. An optional SolarMax 40 filter can
be screwed on the front of the telescope for higher contrast views at <0.6A.
A one piece refractor telescope/filter -
400 mm focal length, 40 mm aperture, fully multicoated doublet, bandwidth:<1.0
to 0.6 angstrom
656.3 nm H-alpha filter, built-in Sun finder, 1/4"-20 socket for
mounting on camera tripod or to mount on another telescope with piggyback
adapter, focus knob (focusing is internal), 15" long, upgraded filter, includes 12mm
eyepiece, 5 year warranty from factory. Shown with optional Malta Tripod. The
PSTs have upgraded filters.
Double Stack SM40 filter with Tmax tuner. Attaches to front of PST increasing the
surface detail on the sun.
SM40Tmax
$40 shipping to 48 States. $795 |
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Case
not included |
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MALTA
not included |
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What is the difference between the PST and SM40 series?
The most
obvious difference is in the bandwidth. The SM/MS40 is tuned at <0.7Angstrom
which is the ideal balance between prominence and surface detail. Below 0.5A
detail in prominences is less discernable and the resolution and detail in
surface detail is enhanced. At ~ <1.0A ( and the PST is ~0.9 & 0.8) the
prominences are favored over surface detail although surface detail is still
easily observable. The SM and MS 40 involve an external 40 mm etalon that is
mounted on the front objective of the telescope. It is supported by a TMAX
that can be "tilted" to optimize positioning. It can also be "tilted" off
bandwidth in order to observe Doppler shifted events. The MS40 has an
helical focuser. The etalon is tuned at<0.7A. The instrument can be used for
both visual and imaging purposes. The PST has a 20mm clear aperture internal
etalon with a 40 mm objective end aperture. It has no capacity for
"tilting". Its focusing system in internal with no moving parts. The
eyepiece is in a fixed position. The etalon is tuned at <1.0A. It is
designed for visual use. The majority of SM40 mm filters will "match" with
the PST for double stacking. A TMAX is necessary but the "tilt" function is
not applicable. |
Large supply in stock.PST is always
in stock for fast shipping. |
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Solar Safety Film Make your own White Light filter for
viewing sun spots with your binoculars or telescope. Baader AstroSolar™
Filter material and instructions. Use scissors to cut film.
Density 5 (0.00001 transmission) - for visual use.
A4 size, 200 x 290mm (7.9" x 11.4")
AS50A4 1 lb
$34
1/2 meter size, 500 x 1000mm (19.7" x 39.4")
AS50HM 2 lbs
$75 |
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The
Cambridge Encyclopedia of the Sun -
Kenneth R. Lang
A complete modern guide to our nearest star. An
indispensable, comprehensive "bible" for those interested in learning more about
the Sun. Beautiful illustrations and a full glossary. Many pictures from SOHO,
Ulysses and Yohkoh spacecraft. 8.5" x 11", 280 pages
O111 6 lbs $50
Special $39
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Optical Cleaning Kit
Has anti-static lens brush, cleaning solution, anti-static cloth, spec grabber.
OCK 1 lb
$25
Special $15
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Hats
for UV protection, durable, long visor, neck drape, wind clip, Coronado
Logo. Wear this hat backwards and use neck drape to
block stray light when using solar telescopes.
HAT 1 lb $40
Special $19 |
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Filter Packages
with SolarMax, Blocking Filter, Tmax
Tuner and carrying case.
SolarMax 40
Aperture: 40mm, Wave length: 6562.8A (H alpha),
Bandwidth: <0.8A
The SolarMax 40 is sold with a T-Max tuner and a blocking filter. For MEADE
ETX 60 or ETX 70 users, Coronado has designed a special blocking filter
housing to work in conjunction with these telescopes. Specify Meade ETX60/70
blocking filter when ordering.
SolarMax40-BF5-Tmax
For up to 500mm Focal
Length
SM40/5
$35 shipping USA $1399
$1099
SolarMax40-BF10-Tmax
For up to 1000mm Focal
Length SM40/10
$40 shipping USA $1799
$1450
In stock
SolarMax40-BF15-Tmax
For up to 1500mm Focal Length
SM40/15 $35 shipping
USA $2099
$1725
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SolarMax 90
Its 90mm aperture, 6562.8A (H alpha) wavelength and <0.7A
bandwidth provide very high resolution and result in unsurpassed views of
the finest surface details and prominences when mounted on a good quality
telescope. Threaded to fit directly to the TeleVue TV 101 & 102 & Genesis
SdF telescopes, but will mount on most other telescopes using a suitable
adaptor plate. This H-alpha filter is available with either the BF
10,(1000mm or less focal length) BF-15 (1500 mm or less focal length) or
BF30. The BF-30, (2" straight through, shown in picture) is available for
use with 2"accessories or where full disc viewing is required on telescopes
with a focal length greater than 1500mm. The
Blocking Filter and Tmax Doppler shift tuner is included.
SolarMax90/BF10/Tmax
For up to 1000mm Focal
Length SM90/10
$73 shipping USA $5045
SolarMax90/BF15/Tmax For
up to 1500mm Focal Length
SM90/15
$75 shipping USA
$5320
SolarMax90/BF30/Tmax
For up to 3000mm Focal Length
SM90/30 $80 shipping USA
$6045
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 T-Max
Tuners Included with
filters. Order here if you do not already have one for your SolarMax filter.
Some events on the Sun, notably active flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs),
are extremely fast moving. If such features occur on the disc of the Sun,
their high velocity towards the observer results in their wavelength being
Doppler shifted shorter than Ha. If the velocity is high enough, this
wavelength could be outside the passband of the filter and the feature would
not be observable. The T-Max allows the user to de-tune the Solarmax
slightly to bring such phenomena into better visibility. The T-Max fits
between the Solarmax and its adaptor plate. A simple lever movement
accomplishes the tilt necessary to move the passband of the filter. Because
of the filter's position at the front end of the telescope, this does not
compromise the performance of the filter nor limit the Ha field of view as
is the case with rear mounted filters. $18 Shipping
T-MAX 40 $145, T-MAX 60
$245, T-MAX 90
$345
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Customer Comments:
March 1. Hi Guys I
received the T-max today, and all I can say is "WOW". B. Noss, USA October 2
Message : I received my T-MAX TUNER on Monday. Of course it was raining all
day. Today(Tuesday) I set up my SolarMax mounted to a Megrez 80 and the
T-MAX TUNER. What a great accessory. I am now able to tune the filter for
astonishing detail of prominences as they fly off the sun. To me this is a
must have item. Thank You for making H-Alpha affordable to all of us.
Bill Falcone
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Blocking Filters
The below SolarMax Filters can be
mounted directly on some telescope or mount with special adapter plates.
The SolarMax filter will also need one of the Blocking Filters (BF) as
pictured on the right if it is not already included.
Sizing the Blocking Filters.
Use BF5 on
telescopes under 500 mm Focal Length
BF10 <1000mm FL
BF15 <1500mm FL
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BLOCKING
FILTERS: The SolarMax series filters come in two parts, the front
narrowband element as listed above and a secondary interference filter
which mounts at the eyepiece end of the telescope. You cannot use the
individual units separately. Choose the secondary blocking filter based
on the focal length of your telescope.
BF5 for use with any of the SolarMax series for telescopes
with a focal length up to 500mm BF5
$410
BF10 for use with any of the SolarMax series filters it is
optimized to provide a full disc image on telescopes with a focal length
up to 1000mm. It is a 1.25" right angled diagonal unit.
BF10 $595
BF10ETX Straight through is available for Meade ETX60/70.
BF10ETX $595
BF15 for use with any of the SolarMax series filters it is
optimized to provide a full disc image on telescopes with a focal length
up to 1,500mm. It is a 1.25" right angled diagonal unit.
BF15 $870 |
Better White
Light Solar Filter Binoculars
 BinoMite™
The world’s first integrated Solar white light binocular. With this pocket-sized
instrument you can keep a watch for sunspot magnetic storms and major flares.
Monitor the causes of “space weather” and anticipate its effects on the earth
such as auroral lights, electrical blackouts and disruption to satellites.
Compact, 10 x 25 Roof Prism binoculars with integral white light filtering
to enable safe viewing of the Sun's photosphere. The filters are coated with an
extremely hard metal in a proprietary process that eliminates pinholes and other
defects. The light of the Sun is reduced to a comfortable one
one-hundred-thousandth of its normal intensity (1 x 10e-5) and all ultra-violet
and infra-red components are completely and safely blocked. BinoMite is
manufactured to the same standards of safety and integrity associated with all
Solar instruments from Coronado,- the World's leading manufacturer of such
equipment.
With their 10x magnification, BinoMite™ has enough power to allow viewing of
sunspots and major flares while being compact and light enough to hold steady.
BinoMite is the perfect companion for watching Solar eclipses,- providing a much
more detailed view than the common 'eclipse glasses.' Get into the exciting
world of daytime astronomy. Watch the Sun in action. It’s BinoMite! Powerful
enough to show Sunspots and major flares · Lightweight and small enough to slip
into your pocket or purse · The perfect eclipse companion · The totally safe way
to view the Sun and Solar eclipses · Convenient, safe, educational and
affordable.
Specifications:
Type: 10 x 25 Roof prism Binoculars
Filtering: Integral ‘white light’ filter with 1.10‾5 transmittance Blocking:
X-Ray to Far IR Focusing: Center Wheel Right eye Diopter Adjustment Weight: 250
grams Dimensions: 120 x 70 x 48 mm (folded). Other features: Flared eye cups for
glare elimination, Neck cord, Cloth case with belt adaptor, 5 year limited
warranty.
Bino1 10x25 2 lbs
$99
Bino2 10x60 6 lbs
$199
In stock
 Adapter
Plates
Use to mount SolarMax filter to your telescope. 3 lbs shipping
Double Stacking Adapters.
Add a same size filter to your existing filter to lower the
bandwidth for better contrast of surface features.
AP185 for SM40
$85
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AP185 |
DoubleStack Adapter for SM40 |
$85 |
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AP113 |
Celestron ST80/Orion St-80/VX80 SM40 |
$220 |
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AP102 |
TeleVue Pronto/76 |
$190 |
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AP169 |
Vixen/Celestron 102 FL SM90 |
$220 |
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