Coronado <0.5 Personal Solar Telescope
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Double Stacked Version of the PST
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- A/C Blocking: Full blocking 10-5 EUV to far IR
- Includes Kellner 20mm eyepiece
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Coronado <0.5 Personal Solar Telescope
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Outline
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This is the 0.5A double stacked version of the PST, boasting even more
surface detail. Observe the Sun like never before. It has been redesigned
with increased contrast and image brightness.
This 'little' telescope is another step toward our goal of making it possible for
everyone to, "Experience the Sun our way". The ever changing solar disk presents
iself in the PST with tunable views of prominences and surface detail previously
unavailable at even 3 times the cost.
Sub angstrom H-A systems have long been cost prohibitive for the amateur.
Designs other than the Coronado are difficult to use because of temperature and
F-Ratio requirements. Not only does the PST have a bandpass of 1.0 angstrom but
it is also thermally stable and requires no more time to operate than putting
in a eyepiece and adjusting the focus fits any standard photo video tripod.
The PST represents the same technology and quality that goes into a SolarMax
series telescope but with a few unique design characteristics that allows to
offer it for less than some premium eyepieces. The PST will show you prominences,
active regions, filaments, as well as other surface details – at <0.5 angstrom.
The PST is manufactured from milled aluminium, not plastic! The P.S.T. comes
with a built in Sol Ranger for easy alignment and a Kellner eyepiece.
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Sample Astronomical Images with Coronado Solar Telescopes
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Please click on the images below to expand to their full size.
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The Sun by Gary Palmer. Opticstar DS-336C XL, Coronado SolarMax II.
Click to enlarge to: 1995 x 1467 pixels.
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The Sun by Gary Palmer. Opticstar DS-336C XL, Coronado SolarMax II.
Click to enlarge to: 2004 x 1498 pixels.
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The Sun by Gary Palmer. Opticstar DS-336C XL, Coronado SolarMax II.
Click to enlarge to: 1995 x 1467 pixels.
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The Sun by Gary Palmer. Opticstar DS-336C XL, Coronado SolarMax II.
Click to enlarge to: 2004 x 1498 pixels.
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The Sun by Naoki Yokoo. Opticstar PL-131C COOLAIR, Coronado PST.
2X achromatic barlow lens(only using the cell).
Click to expand to full size.
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The Sun by Naoki Yokoo. Opticstar SL-131C COOLAIR, Coronado PST.
2X achromatic barlow lens (only using the cell)
Click to expand image to full size.
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The Sun by Naoki Yokoo. Opticstar SL-131C COOLAIR, Coronado PST.
2X achromatic barlow lens (only using the cell)
Click to expand image to full size.
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Attaching to an Astronomical Mount
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The PST includes a 1/4" photographic thread for attaching it to standard
photographic tripods. It is also possible to attach it to an astronomical mount
with an L bracket and a standard dovetail bar as shown in the photograph.
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Image by Marc Sheldon.
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Notice
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We are constantly checking the accuracy of the technical data. We are prepared
to provide more detailed information on request. Technical data is subject to
change without notice.
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Promotional Offer
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Cash Back on Opticstar
Imaging Products
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updated: 1st August 2017
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Customers who purchase any Coronado optical tubes
listed on this page qualify for a 10% cash back on any Opticstar astronomy
cameras purchased at the same time or at a later date.
This offer is valid for 1 year commencing on the date that the Coronado
product is purchased from the Opticstar website or the Opticstar showroom.
Any additional purchases at a later date of Coronado products that qualify for
this offer will renew the cash back period to 1 full year.
Opticstar astronomy cameras that qualify for this offer include the following:
Once an Opticstar CCD or CMOS camera has been purchased within a year of
the qualifying Celestron purchase, the cash back can be claimed by contacting
Opticstar by email or over the phone quoting the receipt number(s). Please
allow up to 14 days to process the payment.
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Sample Images
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Opticstar DS-145M ICE
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posted: 13th March 2009
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The M31 galaxy shot by Peter Shah with the Opticstar DS-145M ICE.
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Feedback
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We want to hear your comments.
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Sample Images
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Opticstar DS-335C ICE
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updated: 20th August 2010
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The Trifid nebula shot by John Haunton with the Opticstar DS-335C ICE.
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Astrophotography
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Opticstar Imaging
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posted: 26th February 2013
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High quality refractor telescopes, bundled with CCD cameras for deepd sky imaging,
planetary video imaging and auto-guiding.
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A&M 80mm f/6 Review
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"Best Of Breed"
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updated: 25th March 2009
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The A&M 80mm f/6 A&M/TMB has been
reviewed in Cloudy Nights
and it has been hailed as the "best of breed". The review concludes by saying "offers
stunning performance while standing out from the crowd, look no further".
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Willmann Bell
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Books for Astronomy
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updated: 20th September 2019
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Acclaimed books from Willmann Bell...
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Opticstar News
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New DS-616C XL+ Model
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posted: 24th August 2017
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Star product, improved.
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The new Opticstar DS-616C XL+ deep-sky CCD is the successor to the
popular DS-616C XL that earned the annual star product award back in 2013. It maintains all the
features of the original model as well as other improvements.
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DS-616C XL is Astronomy Magazine's Star Product
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posted: 12th September 2013
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Star product.
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The Opticstar DS-616C XL deep-sky CCD camera has earned the annual star product award from
Astronomy, the world's best-selling astronomy magazine. Read about it in the September 2013 issue.
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