LUNT LS2HW 50.8mm (2'') Herschel-wedge
Shows on normal refractor telescopes up to 150mm aperture sunspots and granulation in highest quality with perfect eye protection
- Solar observation in White-Light for perfectionists
- For lens telescopes up to 150mm aperture
- Shows sunspots and granulation at best contrast
- In 90° angle housing like a zenith-mirror
- Necessary ND3.0 filter is already fix installed
- No escaping stray light due to integrated light trap
- Absolutely safe, no danger for the eyes
Product number:
0558201
With BRESSER, you can enjoy a smooth introduction to the vast world of astronomy. Our detailed information ("Telescope Guide") provides valuable tips for beginners—but even experienced astronomers can use the information we provide (e.g., tables for the geographical latitude of all major world cities) as a reference.
Here is the table of contents of the comprehensive BRESSER Telescope Guide:
- 2. The View into the Starry Sky
- 2.1 Observing with the Naked Eye
- 2.1.1 Observing Constellations with the Naked Eye
- 2.2 Observing with Binoculars
- 2.2.1 Observing Planets and Moons with Binoculars
- 2.2.2 Observing Deep Sky Objects with Binoculars
- 2.2.3 Every Beginning is Easy
- 2.3 Observing with a Telescope
- 2.4 The Moon
- 2.4.1 The Moon Phases
- 2.4.2 The Far Side of the Moon
- 2.4.3 The Moon Map
- 2.4.4 Maria (Seas)
- 2.4.5 Mare
- 2.4.6 Craters
- 2.4.7 The Ray Craters
- 2.5 Observing the Solar System with a Telescope
- 2.5.1 Where are the Planets?
- 2.5.2 Planet Observation
- 2.5.3 The Position of the Planets Relative to the Sun
- 2.5.4 The Planets Introduce Themselves
- 2.5.5 Deep Sky Observation with a Telescope
- 2.6 Practical Observation Tips and Tricks
- 2.6.2 Tips for Optimal Observation Conditions
- 2.7 The Most Beautiful Objects Throughout the Year
- 4. Telescopes
- 4.1 The Telescope as an Observation Instrument
- 4.2 Optics
- 4.2.1 Refractor (Lens Telescope)
- 4.2.2 Reflector (Mirror Telescope)
- 4.3 Mechanics
- 4.3.1 Altazimuth Mount
- 4.3.2 Equatorial Mount
- 4.3.3 Drive Motors
- 4.4 Accessories
- 4.4.1 Eyepieces
- 4.4.2 Important Tips for Eyepiece Selection
- 4.4.3 Filters
- 4.4.4 Photographic Accessories
- 4.4.5 Other Accessories
- 5.1 Which Telescope for Whom?
- 5.1.1 Deep-Sky Observations
- 5.1.2 Observing Closer Planets
- 5.1.3 The Topic of Portability
- 5.1.4 Price Factor When Buying a Telescope
- 6. Useful Tables
- 6.1 Table for the Geographic Latitude of All Major World Cities
- 6.1.1 Observers in the Northern Hemisphere (N):
- 6.1.2 Observers in the Southern Hemisphere (S):
- 6.2 Lookup Table for Notable Stars
- 6.3 Getting Acquainted with the Universe - or: Distances in Space
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Product information "LUNT LS2HW 50.8mm (2'') Herschel-wedge"
Herschel-wedge / Solar-wedge for superior White-Light solar observing and imaging. For refractor-telescopes up to 150mm aperture, and with 2'' focuser. Complete system with installed ND3.0 filter.
Herschel-Wedges will be used to observe the sun in White-Light. Around 95 % of the sun light will be suppressed by the Herschel Wedge. The remaining sun light will be dimmed by a fix installed ND3.0 grey filter. Lunt Solar Systems Herschel-wedges are installed in a fully closed housing with integrated heat trap. There is no stray light escaping, therefore it is very safe.
The difference between Herschel-wedges and normal front mounted filters is, that the filtering takes place just before the eyepiece or camera. This will provide a better contrast and sharpness of the solar image.
Furthermore, there is more safety at a Herschel-wedge than at a front mounted filter. A Herschel-wedge can not rip or become holes like a foil. And also it can not drop down from the telescope objective accidentally.
Only for use with refractor telescopes up to 150mm aperture:
Because the full energy and heat of the sun will be inside the telescope, we advise to use only refractors with a Herschel-wedge. The refractor must not have corrector lenses at the back. Optical elements like corrector lenses, or secondary mirrors of reflector telescopes, become very hot by the concentrated solar energy and could be damaged.
Tuning the brightness:
Because the Herschel-wedge produce polarized light, you can use a normal polarizing filter at the eyepiece or camera-adapter. By turning the polarizing filter the brightness will be reduced.
Polarizing filter not included. We recommend the BRESSER 2'' polarizing filter 4946465.
FEATURES
Herschel-Wedges will be used to observe the sun in White-Light. Around 95 % of the sun light will be suppressed by the Herschel Wedge. The remaining sun light will be dimmed by a fix installed ND3.0 grey filter. Lunt Solar Systems Herschel-wedges are installed in a fully closed housing with integrated heat trap. There is no stray light escaping, therefore it is very safe.
The difference between Herschel-wedges and normal front mounted filters is, that the filtering takes place just before the eyepiece or camera. This will provide a better contrast and sharpness of the solar image.
Furthermore, there is more safety at a Herschel-wedge than at a front mounted filter. A Herschel-wedge can not rip or become holes like a foil. And also it can not drop down from the telescope objective accidentally.
Only for use with refractor telescopes up to 150mm aperture:
Because the full energy and heat of the sun will be inside the telescope, we advise to use only refractors with a Herschel-wedge. The refractor must not have corrector lenses at the back. Optical elements like corrector lenses, or secondary mirrors of reflector telescopes, become very hot by the concentrated solar energy and could be damaged.
Tuning the brightness:
Because the Herschel-wedge produce polarized light, you can use a normal polarizing filter at the eyepiece or camera-adapter. By turning the polarizing filter the brightness will be reduced.
Polarizing filter not included. We recommend the BRESSER 2'' polarizing filter 4946465.
FEATURES
- For refractor-telescopes up to 150mm aperture
- Connection to telescope: 2''
- Connection to eyepiece: 2''
- 90° housing like star-diagonal
- Especially high-quality optical surfaces for very good contrast
- Fully closed housing with integrated heat trap
- No stray light escaping - therefore it is very safe
- The needed ND3.0 filter is fix installed
- Herschel-wedge for 2'' focuser
- Integrated ND3.0 filter
- Hardcase
- Instruction manual
| Batteries required: | false |
|---|---|
| Colour: | black |
| Extended warranty (years): | 2 |
| Material: | Aluminium |
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BRESSER Single Polarizing Filter 2"
€23.00*
€55.00*
(58.18% saved)
Single linear 2" polarizing filter.This polarizing filter can be used for example at the Lunt Solar Systems 2" White-Light Herschel-wedge (0558201).The 2" filter can also be used with the BRESSER microscopes 5804000 and 5806100 for the suppression of reflections (eg on metal components, soldering points). It is connected via the M48 thread.FEATURESLinear polarizing filterFilter mount with 2" filter thread (M48)SCOPE OF DELIVERY1x 2" polarizing filter
LUNT LS7-21ZE Zoom Eyepiece 7.2mm - 21.5mm
€349.00*
Lunt Solar Systems zoom-eyepiece with variable focal length from 7.2mm to 21.5mm, with 1.25 inch (31.7mm) connection.The special of this zoom eyepiece is that the optical layout offers highest quality views of the sun, but also on nightsky objects. LUNT minimized the reflections by using superb multicoatings and with care designed internal baffle system and blackened lens edges. The LUNT zoom-eyepiece is not the widest field zoom-eyepiece on the market, LUNT prefered best performance over widest field. The sun and stars are perfect pin point across the entire field of view without any visible distortion. The LUNT zoom-eyepiece is almost parfocal, from one end to the other end of the zooming way you need only 0.5mm to refocuse. The LUNT zoom-eyepiece has a very nice height adjustable eyeguard to protect your eye against day light reflections and to help you to find the perfect eye position.Please note that these eyepieces are only accessories for existing solar telescopes or filters when observing the sun. Solar observation alone with these eyepieces without additional solar filters is not possible!FEATURESFocal length: 7.2mm - 21.5mm continuously adjustableBarrel size: 1.25 inch (31,7mm)Diameter: 47mmHeight: 82mmWeight: 170gEye relief: 15mmLenses / Groups: 7 lenses / 4 GroupsField of view: 53° at 7.2mm - 40° at 21.5mmSCOPE OF DELIVERYLUNT Zoom Eyepiece 7.2mm - 21.5mm
LUNT HAT solar hat with neck flap
€59.00*
Keep your head covered and prevent sunburn while observing. UV protectant material with small pocket and clip to prevent being blown off in the wind. Cool ventilated design. Neck flap to keep your neck protected while looking through the eyepiece.SCOPE OF DELIVERYSolar Hat with neck flap
BRESSER Messier AR-152L/1200 Hexafoc Optical Tube
€899.00*
NEW – now including a high-quality aperture Solar-filter for safe observation of sunspots, eclipses and planet transits. Great telescope for night and solar observation.For the ambitious planetary observer the BRESSER Messier AR-152L is a dream machine. View tiny dots and structures in the cloud bands of Jupiter, small rims and craters on the surface of the moon and details on Mars, including the ice-covered polar regions of our neighbouring planet. Watch Jupiter's moons dance around the planet and detect the greenish glow of Uranus far beyond Saturns orbit. The combination of large aperture and long focal length provides tack-sharp high-contrast pictures that will impress you every time anew. This telescope is only an optical tube without mount and tripod.
CHARACTERISTICS
Optical design: refractor telescopeLens diameter: 152 mm / focal length: 1200 mm / F/7.9Maximum recommended magnification: 254xTelescope for night and solar observation
High-quality and light gathering achromatic objective lens
Modern multi-coating of the lenses for a bright and high-contrast image
Robust aluminium tube construction
Very high quality Hexafoc focuser with 2.5" free inner diameter
8x50 viewfinder with crosshair eyepiece
Optimised finder mount for comfortable viewing
31.7 mm (1.25") zenith mirror
Cradle rings with handle and integrated piggyback camera holder (1/4 thread)
Smartphone adapter for celestial navigation included
Prism rail with stainless steel clamping surface (44 mm universal dovetail for GP/EQ5/LXD75)
50.8 to 31.7mm adapter with integrated T2 adapter (optional T2 ring required)
SCOPE OF DELIEVRY
Optical tube
26 mm Super Plössl eyepiece 31,7 mm(1.25'')
31,7 mm (1.25") Zenith mirror,
Integrated 31,7 mm and T2 adapter
Prism rail with stainless steel clamping surface
Adapter for 50.8 mm (2") eyepieces
8x50 optical viewfinder
Rotatable star map
Aperture solar filter
Tube clamp with handle and camera holder
Smartphone adapter for celestial navigation
Astronomy PC software Stellarium (via download)
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LUNT HAT solar hat with neck flap
€59.00*
Keep your head covered and prevent sunburn while observing. UV protectant material with small pocket and clip to prevent being blown off in the wind. Cool ventilated design. Neck flap to keep your neck protected while looking through the eyepiece.SCOPE OF DELIVERYSolar Hat with neck flap