Celestron Alt-Azimuth Heavy Duty Tripod for Binoculars and Spotting Scopes - 93607
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Description
The Coronado PST is a game-changing solar telescope. It’s the world’s most popular way to safely observe our closest star in Hydrogen-alpha light.
Before the Coronado PST, observers could outfit their nighttime telescope with a suitable solar filter to view sunspots in white light, or they could spend thousands on dedicated solar scopes that display the Sun in brilliant red Hydrogen-alpha with stunning surface detail. With the PST, everyone can experience the magic of H-alpha solar observing, but at a fraction of the cost!
This 40mm telescope features a bandpass of less than 1 angstrom, allowing only a tiny amount of H-alpha light to pass through to the eyepiece. A high quality milled aluminum—not plastic—housing prevents heat buildup inside the optical tube.
The Sun is one of the most interesting celestial objects to observe thanks to its active and ever-changing surface. Despite its grab-and-go size, the PST will show you prominences, filaments, sunspots, and other interesting surface features. It’s also an amazing telescope to have on hand during a solar eclipse!
Using the PST couldn’t be easier. The telescope body does not contain any moving or extending parts. Simply mount it on any photographic tripod, use the built-in Sol Ranger sunfinder to center the solar disk, adjust the built-in focuser, and begin observing! A 18mm Kellner eyepiece is included.
The Coronado PST’s reusable box contains die-cut foam for storage. Optional accessories include a hard travel case, Malta tabletop mount, CEMAX series eyepieces, and the SolarMax 40 for double stacking and narrowing the bandpass. To add a SolarMax 40, you will nned the T-Max 40 for attaching the unit directly to the PST.
Customers love the PST!
“To be honest, I was not expecting too much, bearing in mind the cost and diminutive nature of the scope, but I finally set up in the late afternoon. Alignment of the scope is a breeze using the inbuilt sun finder. As I looked through the eyepiece, I could see a red sun with a small sunspot but no prominences or H-A detail and then decided to try the ‘tuner.’ As I rotated the ring, the view changed, prominences popped into view! With a little further ‘tweaking,’ filaments, faculae, and ‘orange peel’ surface came into view in incredible detail! Absolutely brilliant!” - Mr. N. Longshaw, U.K.
“I purchased a PST a couple of months ago. After reading some comments on adding the SolarMax 40, I purchased one and attached it to the PST. There is only one word to describe the view: WOW. Keep up the good work!!!” - Mr. Rankin, Florida.
Product Specifications- Objective focal length: 400mm
- Clear aperture: 40mm
- Wavelength of Operation 656.3 nm (H-alpha)
- Nominal spectral bandwidth of operation: <1.0A
- Blocking efficiency: 10¯5
- Internal optical re-focusing mechanism provides compatibility
- with most conventional eyepiece lenses
- Built-in solar finderscope
- Fully multi-coated doublet
- Standard 1/4-20” thread fits to any photographic tripod
- Objective threaded to take SolarMax40 and create <0.6A telescope
- Dimensions: 15” x 2.1”x 3”
- Weight: 3 lb
- 18mm Kellner eyepiece included
Supplier SKU
PST
Shipping Restrictions
Available for shipment to the USA and Canada only.
What's Included
Solar telescope
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Dimensions & Specifications
Brand
Coronado
Objective Lens Size Code
40
Telescope Accessories Series
PST Personal Solar Telescope
User Level
For the Expert
For the Enthusiast
Warranty
5 Year
Suggested Age
12 Years & Up
Documentation
Coronado PST Rebate Form
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Product Guarantee
We stand behind all the products we sell, and your satisfaction is our top priority. If you're not satisfied with the quality of your purchase, simply send the item back to us in its original packaging within 30 days of its delivery.
Manufacturer Warranty
5-year limited manufacturer's warranty
Return & Exchange Policy
At our site, returns are easy! You may return new, unused, and resalable items for a refund or exchange. Simply ensure that the item is returned in its original product packaging within 30 days of delivery.
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