Solar Rig

A setup for imaging the Sun in H-alpha. Rather than a standard solar telescope, this rig is put together using individual components, including a very high resolving refractor and a 60mm front-mounted H-alpha filter

Equipment

Featured

Telescope, In use

Takahashi FOA-60Q

Telescope, In use

The Takahashi FOA-60Q is one of the sharpest telescopes in the program. With just over 2 kg, it is super light, but with a 900mm focal length it is a great telescope to observe/photograph sun and moon.

Telescope, In use

Mount, In use

Rainbow Astro RST-135E

Mount, In use

The Rainbow Astro RST-135E is a very light and portable mount that is very practical for travel and smaller telescopes.

Mount, In use

Solar Rig

A setup for imaging the Sun in H-alpha. Rather than a standard solar telescope, this rig is put together using individual components, including a very high resolving refractor and a 60mm front-mounted H-alpha filter

Equipment

Travel Setup

Lunar and Planetary