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I doubt it Paul... there are still some great proms to be seen and the surface detail is very different to white light ?

It does make you wonder @ Paul but I am sure there will be some scientific excuse to back it up ?

Ken this must have changed since I purchased my Quark, Daystars literature used to say greater than 115mm before and ERF is required. I have not had to use one with my 110mm and to make doubley sure I asked Daystar this very question before purchasing ?

Paul, Ha is more dynamic and you get that kaleidoscope effect that pops into view after a short time.... the polarising filter can enhance the granulation ..... it’s similar to the effect of thin cloud passing the sun, I often use my polarising filter for this very reason. I have not tried the continuum on Ha ?

I must admit I am very tempted to buy one.... I still get a tad confused with the 1.25/2.0 “ options and the focusser options, this is compounded by the optional extras I would need to be up and running. I would like one that I could use all my kit on without any fuss ?

Yes ?

There is a version of the Quark that can be used with SCT’s but you will have to check it out. The originals were for refractors only and care must be taken not to mix them up. The link below is all you will need to power a Quark, or you can use the mains adapter it comes with. It simply plugs into the USB micro port on the side of the unit. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-PowerCore-20100-Capacity-Technology-Black/dp/B00VJSGT2A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1515882945&sr=8-1&keywords=anka+power+bank

Why am I calling you Luke ??? I mean’t Paul ?

Luke, I am not sure if you remember Aaron (Joves) who used to come on SGL but he had both versions and I remember him saying the chromosphere version was almost as good as the prominence version on proms but not vicerversa ......but I personally have only viewed with the chromosphere version.... Hope this helps ?

It might even be ok visually at the same time... Are camera screens up to to it.?

Stu, any disruption for new equipment that you have paid hard cash for is unacceptable, let alone six months. However, some poor experiences can be overcome if the customer service experienced to make it good is top notch.

Yes that does sound very intriguing ?

It looks like a posh drainpipe ?

@Sunshine, it’s the same issues, not new ones. Just the same people having free spins....... most retailers have had there fingers burnt and are checking them before selling them. £1000 versus £2400 + with a crappy focusser. But hey as the old saying goes......you pay the money and take your choice ?

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Sorry Dave we will have to agree to disagree, a Lemon of a Quark is still far better than a pearler of dedicated solar scope below 80mm. By a lemon I take it you mean the surface detail is not consistent across the visible area (striped or patchy) or some areas of small distortion. I have looked through quite a few Quarks and in comparison I would consider them all super compared to the competition, and yes they all vary from one another. Derek had a strange problem with his that didn’t fall into the above category and Daystar dealt with it very professionally and returned it in as good as new condition in a respectable time frame. I think it is about time the Quark bashing was put into perspective. The End ? Shaun

I am not sure about the publicity images Dave...... they knock spots off PST’s and alike ? you only have to look at the Images Daz and others have taken as hard evidence ? you can also carry over the comparisons with imaging and this is the difference you get with visual between the two.

Ade I totally understand, Daystar really did not do themselves any favours..... I have not heard of any issues for quite some time now.

Thank you Ade, they are cute little blighters and they pack a punch no mattter what the target.? You have the scope already.....surely it has to be the Quark ?

Hiya... You do not need and ERF until you exceed 115mm I believe, hence why I got the 110mm, you will need only a UV/IR filter and that is placed onto the front of the diagonal .... quite cheap. I started with an Equinox 80mm and you will almost get a full solar disc. If you want a full disc I believe you need a focal length of about 450mm. It’s probably best we switch to a PM conversation as I do not want to hijack the thread, please contact me with any questions you have ?

Thank you Gordon ?I have however turned over a new leaf and seldom drink these days, maybe three occasions in the past 14 months and 2 days !!! ? I still play the guitar whilst solar observing though, much to the neighbors dismay ?

Thank you it is a little firecracker...... I have been blown away by the performance of the Quark and I must have owned it a couple of years. Quarks are fantastic in comparison to other types of solar scopes,and I used to own a Lunt 60 prior to the Quark ?Quite a lot of the voices concerning the Quark havent even owned one ... but hey there is nothing stranger than folk ? Don’t get me wrong they did have their issues initially which was compounded by Daystars extremely poor customer support. I switch the Quark between the two scopes below.

Here is my alternative to the 110mm - both use the Quark but I also get a full solar disk with this little scope.

Paul the Quark will work fine with your 70mm travel scope and you may even get a full solar disc ?I use mine with a 110mm & a 60mm. My Esprit 80mm gave 99% of the disc.

That needs a good clean ? You might even find someone's eye in there !