Thank you so much for taking the time to produce your videos. You are a natural educator my friend. I’ve been considering the Lunt 50mm but came across a PST 40mm that was to good of a deal to not grab. Best regards! from the cornfields of central Ohio! Jerry
The Solarchat imaging forum might interest you. Valery and Oleg (Ukraine) were both posting images from their custom solar scopes - large achromat OTAs using Baader D-ERF filters - with the PST etalon. Cheers
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For the Sun, apart from Hydrogen Alpha, you can image it in different wavelengths which highlight different layers and regions. So there's always something new to discover for that single target! I plan to do a video talking about the different wavelengths soon.
Bro, I’m so happy I found your channel bro you look very honest very educated knowledgeable a lot of knowledge you know what you’re doing That’s just learn a lot from you bro compared to other channels they make no sense man they just blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah you explain that which between what is fast in the middle more simple to understand🎉 other channels are more of a selling equipment you’re not God bless I find your channel brother this channel is more about educational and learning in basic astronomy Thanks you bro keep it up I’m gonna add your channel. Thank you for being honest and humble thanks 🙏 you
Excellent video Kwasi. How did you align your telescope on the sun? I’m guessing one star alignment or the shadow method. Thank you so much for your expertise
Thanks Craig! Since it's during the day, I just do a rough polar alignment for my mount and it works well. Since I shoot in the same park, I know roughly where North is, so I just point my mount there. Short video clips are being recorded as opposed to taking long exposures, so an accurate polar alignment is not necessarily required. Although having an accurate alignment does help if you have your telescope mount in a permanent location if it's available to you.
In addition to the 8 minutes it takes for the photons to escape the surface of the sun and hit our eyes, that is a average time cause the big planets pull on the sun as the sun pulls on them creating a flower pattern while we go around it. And it can take up to 100.000 years for the photon to be created untill it reaches the surface of the sun and escape.
Very cool! I'm finally getting my Lunt 40 on Monday after waiting almost 4 months. The Lunt LS80mt is an awesome telescope. Are you double stacking? Or any plans to?
I'm currently running a single stack, but I'll look into a double stack later on, as it can get a bit pricey. I hope you have fun with your incoming Lunt 40!
If you have a permanent mounting site, then you don't have to worry about polar alignment. If not, then pointing the mount roughly towards the celestial pole should work just fine. For solar astrophotography, short videos are being recorded so a rough polar alignment shouldn't affect it.
I bought the LS152THa with the double stack. Without the stack, everything look even...but when i add the double stack, that's when i have the ''uneven light'' effect on its surface. Do you have the double stack on your Lunt 80 mm? If yes, do you have the same problem?
Right now at the time I'm writing this, I'm using a single stack etalon for my LS80MT. Taking flat frames as I demonstrated in this video should help to fix the uneven light that you're experiencing.
Great video! I was wondering how Lunt gets the etalon to have such a nice narrow band pass at the relatively fast f7 speed? Quark needs f/24+for that. Is yours a double etalon? Thanks!
Although I don’t have the pressure-tuned version, I can speak for the tilt-tuned Lunt. The bandpass with a single etalon will still pick up these details. However, double-stacking etalons will increase the contrast of these details. I can’t tell if his system is double-stacked, as they probably re-engineered the system for how the second etalon gets tuned, but for the tilt-tune I can say that it is a physical attachment that you can see on the front of the scope that protrudes around 5 cm off the front. When I tune mine I remove the front etalon, tune the main one, then replace the front etalon and tune it.
Thanks Geoffrey! My scope is a single stacked etalon that's pressure tuned. As Cole also mentioned, I have the option of double stacking for a contrast boost, but I'll probably look into it later since it's pretty pricey. I plan to create a review video on this scope to add to the "My Telescope Family" playlist, so I'll go more in-depth on the features there.
You know, after being in astrophotography for the last 3 years, the last year seriously, one thing I have noticed is that this community is made up of a LOT of lottery winners. I mean, thats the only explanation I can come up with on how everyone has been able to afford tens of thousands of dollars in equipment.
Plz turn to Jesus, we all broke God's law, and we are guilty of punishment, but God loved us so much he took our sins on the cross, now if we ask for forgiveness he will forgive our sins, and then we should turn away from sinful lifestyle, because no sinners will enter into heaven. Luke 13:1-5-“Except Ye Repent, Ye Shall All Likewise Perish” I wasn't a Christian before, i was depressed for years, then he came to my life and changed me, and whatever you are going through he can help you. These are two RUclips channels which will show the evidence of Bible and God. : Answers in Genesis : Young earth creation : Ark Encounter (And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.) (Mark 16:15)
Enjoyed the video. So glad there’s a rise in solar astronomy. Keep promoting.
He peaked my interest with his first video.
Thank you so much for taking the time to produce your videos. You are a natural educator my friend.
I’ve been considering the Lunt 50mm but came across a PST 40mm that was to good of a deal to not grab.
Best regards!
from the cornfields of central Ohio!
Jerry
The Solarchat imaging forum might interest you. Valery and Oleg (Ukraine) were both posting images from their custom solar scopes - large achromat OTAs using Baader D-ERF filters - with the PST etalon. Cheers
ASMR astrophotography channel. Love how informative and totally chill this guy's videos are.
This channel deserves more subs ♥
Feel free to share these videos with anyone that would benefit from them. Word of mouth referrals are a great way to help the channel grow. Thank you, and I appreciate your support!
Great captures there of the sun, Kwasi, with lots of nice surface features. Looks like a great setup. Clear skies
I watched this video a second time since its so useful and well done. I'd like to request a video showing how you post process your videos. Thank you
Thanks Craig! I'll add a solar processing session to the list of video ideas to see what I can come up with.
Fantastic vid! 💛
You’re an inspiration Kwasi. Keep it up!
Thank you, again. 👏👏👏👏👍
Absolutely love your channel man! I have ambitions for solar one day! Expensive single-target hobby!
For the Sun, apart from Hydrogen Alpha, you can image it in different wavelengths which highlight different layers and regions. So there's always something new to discover for that single target! I plan to do a video talking about the different wavelengths soon.
Great video and beautiful images.🍻
Very cool, dude! Subscribed in a heartbeat!
Bro, I’m so happy I found your channel bro you look very honest very educated knowledgeable a lot of knowledge you know what you’re doing That’s just learn a lot from you bro compared to other channels they make no sense man they just blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah you explain that which between what is fast in the middle more simple to understand🎉 other channels are more of a selling equipment you’re not God bless I find your channel brother this channel is more about educational and learning in basic astronomy Thanks you bro keep it up I’m gonna add your channel. Thank you for being honest and humble thanks 🙏 you
An interesting overview of your gear Kwasi. Ive often considered solar imaging so good to have another option to consider.
I might suggest: Solarchat / imaging forum.
Great video, thanks man!!
Great video, awesome image! now I just need a decent camera for my Lunt60 so I can take some shots!
Salut..tu fais des flats en solaire..merci beaucoup..France
Awesome video. Thanks!
Excellent video Kwasi. How did you align your telescope on the sun? I’m guessing one star alignment or the shadow method. Thank you so much for your expertise
Thanks Craig! Since it's during the day, I just do a rough polar alignment for my mount and it works well. Since I shoot in the same park, I know roughly where North is, so I just point my mount there. Short video clips are being recorded as opposed to taking long exposures, so an accurate polar alignment is not necessarily required. Although having an accurate alignment does help if you have your telescope mount in a permanent location if it's available to you.
Very very nice!! Do you colorized the image with Ps, Registax or Pixinsight?
Thank you! I colorized the image in Photoshop.
In addition to the 8 minutes it takes for the photons to escape the surface of the sun and hit our eyes, that is a average time cause the big planets pull on the sun as the sun pulls on them creating a flower pattern while we go around it. And it can take up to 100.000 years for the photon to be created untill it reaches the surface of the sun and escape.
Very cool! I'm finally getting my Lunt 40 on Monday after waiting almost 4 months.
The Lunt LS80mt is an awesome telescope. Are you double stacking? Or any plans to?
I'm currently running a single stack, but I'll look into a double stack later on, as it can get a bit pricey. I hope you have fun with your incoming Lunt 40!
Btw how is done a “polar alignment “ on the sun? Or what needs to be done for proper sun tracking?
If you have a permanent mounting site, then you don't have to worry about polar alignment. If not, then pointing the mount roughly towards the celestial pole should work just fine. For solar astrophotography, short videos are being recorded so a rough polar alignment shouldn't affect it.
I bought the LS152THa with the double stack. Without the stack, everything look even...but when i add the double stack, that's when i have the ''uneven light'' effect on its surface. Do you have the double stack on your Lunt 80 mm? If yes, do you have the same problem?
Right now at the time I'm writing this, I'm using a single stack etalon for my LS80MT. Taking flat frames as I demonstrated in this video should help to fix the uneven light that you're experiencing.
Do you use any field flattener on your refractor?
Field flatteners are not required for solar system imaging (Sun, Moon, and planets). However, I do use them for deep space imaging.
Great video! I was wondering how Lunt gets the etalon to have such a nice narrow band pass at the relatively fast f7 speed? Quark needs f/24+for that. Is yours a double etalon? Thanks!
Although I don’t have the pressure-tuned version, I can speak for the tilt-tuned Lunt. The bandpass with a single etalon will still pick up these details. However, double-stacking etalons will increase the contrast of these details. I can’t tell if his system is double-stacked, as they probably re-engineered the system for how the second etalon gets tuned, but for the tilt-tune I can say that it is a physical attachment that you can see on the front of the scope that protrudes around 5 cm off the front. When I tune mine I remove the front etalon, tune the main one, then replace the front etalon and tune it.
Thanks Geoffrey! My scope is a single stacked etalon that's pressure tuned. As Cole also mentioned, I have the option of double stacking for a contrast boost, but I'll probably look into it later since it's pretty pricey. I plan to create a review video on this scope to add to the "My Telescope Family" playlist, so I'll go more in-depth on the features there.
You know, after being in astrophotography for the last 3 years, the last year seriously, one thing I have noticed is that this community is made up of a LOT of lottery winners. I mean, thats the only explanation I can come up with on how everyone has been able to afford tens of thousands of dollars in equipment.
Thats what Trump was all about!!!
Plz turn to Jesus, we all broke God's law, and we are guilty of punishment, but God loved us so much he took our sins on the cross, now if we ask for forgiveness he will forgive our sins, and then we should turn away from sinful lifestyle, because no sinners will enter into heaven.
Luke 13:1-5-“Except Ye Repent, Ye Shall All Likewise Perish”
I wasn't a Christian before, i was depressed for years, then he came to my life and changed me, and whatever you are going through he can help you.
These are two RUclips channels which will show the evidence of Bible and God.
: Answers in Genesis
: Young earth creation
: Ark Encounter
(And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.) (Mark 16:15)