andre2

Thanks! Looking forward to add a DS filter this summer!

Hi, If the prominences are just OK and the views of Surface detail almost 2x better...than I will go for it. One thing about the tilt 60 and 50DS in comparison with an 50 mm Lunt scope, while the aperture is going down to 50 mm, the sweet spot of the 60 is not changing according to other forum's. You are right I have a 60 mm scope, I should save for the 60DS. The images are stunning! Thanks.

Hi, some are saying that the proms looks even better ( Lunt 60 + 50DS) with the DS unit , the background is darker but you have to put a black cloth over your head and let your eyes get somewhat dark adjusted . Is this true? And 2) is it worth to save your bills for the 60 mm DS instead for the ( for me about € 1300 cheaper) still available older 50 mm model? Is it also true that the DS 50 is a bit less sensitive for seeings ? I have the tilt telescope, don't know if that matters. Thanks.

Hi, I asked Oliver from beloptic. The filter was specially made for the Lunt 60 tilt with50 DS if you want a brighter view for both visual and imaging. I will give it a try....ll'l see if it worth or not.

Or maybe with the combination double stack & bino viewer....

Hi, maybe you are right. Resolution stays the same, when the views are too dim still, then I will try the 20 mm IR/UV KG3 filter from beloptic.

If nobody use this filter ( KG3 ) for visual use, ( safety first) I will use just the standaard filter.

surprising,I thought that you could need more brightness with the 50 mm double stack for more magnification and brighter prominences ...no idea how dimm the views with the double stack 50 is... thanks for your suggestion.

Hi, I just want to know if a IR/UV KG3 from beloptic is worth to use with an 50 mm DS etalon for Lunt 60? I know for single it's way too bright... and what are the differences with the original blue filter? Thanks for the tip.

Thanks....I never use glasses when I am viewing.

I also have a choice between 12 mm celestron XCEL and the 11 mm ES eyepiece. I wonder if the glass in the 11 ES is not a little too small for viewing? (and less comfortable then the 12 XCEL ?) Thanks for the tip.

Hi, I want to use a 1.25" filter in my lunt bF1200. What adapters do I need for this? And, what I most do with the current 2" tube, as this is important to reach focus. Thanks for the complete tip.

Hi, and which of these is the best choice for an alpha- h solartelescope? ( 12 mm XF or 12 mm vixen SLV for Lunt 60 tilt) thanks.

Update: Hi, i think I find my own ideal answer: "don't pay €250 more for just a little better image quality and just a little bigger image, except when You have enough money" . Thanks.