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Coronado SolarMax II 60 with RichView Tuning BF5
Observe and Image Stunning Views of the Sun
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Coronado SolarMax II 60.
  • Best suited for visual observation
  • Aperture: 60mm
  • Focal Length: 400mm
  • Focal Ratio: F/6.6
  • Bandwidth: <.7Å
  • Blocking Filter: 5mm
  • Includes:
    • Cemax 25mm eyepiece
    • Sol Ranger solar finder
    • Carry case
  • Weight: 2.7kg
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Coronado SolarMax II 60 with RichView Tuning BF5
Package includes:
  • Coronado SolarMax II 60 with RichView Tuning BF5.
  • Cemax 25mm eyepiece.
  • Hard case.
  • FREE item:
  • OFFER: Please refer to the right hand column on this page.
Accessories
Solar Astronomy Handbook. + £35.00
Coronado Cemax 1.25" 12mm 52° eyepiece + £88.00
Coronado Cemax 1.25" 18mm 52° eyepiece + £89.00
Coronado Cemax 1.25" 25mm 52° eyepiece + £89.00
Coronado Cemax 1.25" x2 Barlow + £89.00
Opticstar 1.25" x3 Photo-Visual Apochromatic ED Barlow + £49.00
Opticstar Planetary Imaging Kit + £69.00
Delivery Options
Delivery from Opticstar's showroom. 3 business days delivery. + £15.00
Free Options & Offers (please select one)
1 x Celestron 1.25" Omni 9mm 52° Eyepiece. £0.00
1 x Ascension 9mm Wide Angle Eyepiece. + £6.00
Opticstar SL-131C CA colour 1.3MP video camera (1/3" CMOS planetary). + £70.00
Opticstar PL-131C CA colour 1.3MP video camera (1/2" CMOS planetary). + £120.00
Opticstar PL-131M CA mono 1.3MP video camera (1/2" CMOS planetary). + £170.00
Opticstar PX-75C CA colour video camera (1/3" CCD planetary). + £220.00
Opticstar PX-75M CA mono video camera (1/3" CCD planetary). + £270.00
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Showroom: This item can also be purchased over the counter at Opticstar's showroom.

Outline
Meade announces an incredible breakthrough in solar observing with the introduction of the revolutionary RichView™ tuning method, built into every new Coronado SolarMax II. Now you can zero in on the most precise wavelength of light for each area on either side of the hydrogen-alpha (Hα) band for the highest contrast views of active regions, flares, filaments and other surface features - or quickly retune for spectacular images of prominences on the solar limb. No other commercially available Hα telescope provides the tuning range and accuracy of the SolarMax II.

The patented RichView™ tuning method works by directly tuning the etalon, the heart of the Coronado Hα filter system, which gives you greater tuning range and detail than that found on other solar telescopes.

Solar activity has increased dramatically over the last year. Don't miss out on what experts say could be the best solar maximum in many years. This very high quality 60mm personal solar observatory features an 400mm focal length, f/6.6 focal ratio. Includes mounting rings, Cemax 25mm eyepiece, Sol Ranger solar finder and carry case. Weight is 2.7kg BF5 version (5mm diameter blocking filter).

The BF5 model is best suited for visual observation.

Sample Astronomical Images with Coronado Solar Telescopes
Please click on the images below to expand to their full size.
Sample image. Sample image.
The Sun.
Captured by Gary Palmer, England.
Opticstar PX-137C COOLAIR, Solamax II 90 or
Opticstar PX-137M COOLAIR, Solamax II 90
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The Sun.
Captured by Gary Palmer, England.
Opticstar PX-137C COOLAIR, Solamax II 90 or
Opticstar PX-137M COOLAIR, Solamax II 90
Click to expand to full size.
Sample image. Sample image.
The Sun.
Captured by Gary Palmer, England.
Opticstar PX-137C COOLAIR, Solamax II 90 or
Opticstar PX-137M COOLAIR, Solamax II 90
Click to expand to full size.
The Sun.
Captured by Gary Palmer, England.
Opticstar PX-137C COOLAIR, Solamax II 90 or
Opticstar PX-137M COOLAIR, Solamax II 90
Click to expand to full size.
Sample image. Sample image.
The Sun.
Captured by Gary Palmer, England.
Opticstar PX-137C COOLAIR, Solamax II 90 or
Opticstar PX-137M COOLAIR, Solamax II 90
Click to expand to full size.
The Sun.
Captured by Gary Palmer, England.
Opticstar PX-137C COOLAIR, Solamax II 90 or
Opticstar PX-137M COOLAIR, Solamax II 90
Click to expand to full size.
Sample image. Sample image.
The Sun by Gary Palmer.
Opticstar DS-336C XL, Coronado SolarMax II.
Click to enlarge to: 1995 x 1467 pixels.
The Sun by Gary Palmer.
Opticstar DS-336C XL, Coronado SolarMax II.
Click to enlarge to: 2004 x 1498 pixels.
Sample image. Sample image.
The Sun by Gary Palmer.
Opticstar DS-336C XL, Coronado SolarMax II.
Click to enlarge to: 1995 x 1467 pixels.
The Sun by Gary Palmer.
Opticstar DS-336C XL, Coronado SolarMax II.
Click to enlarge to: 2004 x 1498 pixels.
Sample image. Sample image.
The Sun by Gary Palmer.
Opticstar PL-131C COOLAIR, Coronado SolarMax II.
Click to enlarge to 1231x1004 pixels.
The Sun by Gary Palmer.
Opticstar PL-131C COOLAIR, Coronado SolarMax II.
Click to enlarge to 1203x859 pixels.
Sample image. Sample image.
The Sun by Naoki Yokoo.
Opticstar PL-131C COOLAIR, Coronado PST.
Meade TeleXtender 3X.
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The Sun by Naoki Yokoo.
Opticstar PL-131C COOLAIR, Coronado PST.
2X achromatic barlow lens(only using the cell).
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Sample image. Sample image.
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.
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.

Notice
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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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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