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This arrived today, 100mm f9.8 achromatic for the new Lunt b1800 Ca-k line module. Really well packed. Sorry for the coming clouds.

Thanks Dave, I was nervous about buying it but first light showed me I was lucky. I've been very fortunate with my solar equipment.

Thanks Jeremy, appreciated.

Thanks, appreciated. Nice to know.

Thanks, that's really good to know. I thought it was the first time I used it. To be honest I didn't know there was an issue with cak filters the same as in ha in the quality.

Hi all, could only get some Ca-K line imaging today as the clouds were fast moving. 70mm AR stopped down to 60mm. Processed in Autostakker3, ImPPG and Photoshop. Some lovely proms in Ca-K line today.

Who needs million dollar satellites, lol.

That's great, you'll be pleased with the better contrast and surface details with the double stack. It's like chalk and cheese. Hopefully you'll get lots of viewing of our nearest star over the spring and summer months.

Lol, you'd posted the same thing four times originally 🤣 just thought it was funny, kind of thing I'd do.

I see you're determined to get your point over Merlin66, lol 🤣😆🤣 Thanks though, it's appreciated.

Yes it can only get better. I too didn't realize that the quality of these filters were hit and miss. One more reason it was good to check it yesterday even if the sky was rubbish. I've been fortunate to get a good HA and Ca-K. Even my badder K-Line filter is a good one. Just been fortunate. I still find it incredible though given the price of these things.

Thanks David, yeah, that's me all covered with HA, WL and now Ca-K, lol.

Hi Luke, yes it's easy to focus although I use electronic focusers.

Thanks Jeremy, appreciated.

Thanks Michael, it's a new learning curve from HA.

70mm Stellaview AC, Lunt B1800 Ca-K module and Zwo ASI 178mm. False colour added in Photoshop CS2. Terrible seeing and taken through clouds to test the module which came yesterday.

Hi all. I was a bit apprehensive ordering from Astroshop eu because of Brexit but it was to be frank the cheapest place for a Lunt CA-K module. So I pressed the button and arrived a week later. Lot's of communication and tracking day by day. It was a breeze and arrived with no extra import duties or vat. Great service from Astroshop eu. Many thanks.

Really excited my Lunt b1800 Ca-K module arrived today. Lovely solid piece of equipment even if it's expensive.

Hi all. I was a bit apprehensive ordering a TS 360° m90 rotator so I can more easy clock my Lunt 60mm solar scope but it was a breeze and arrived with no extra import duties or vat. Great service from Telescope Service.

I think a little less exposure, the original is over saturated. Focusing can be difficult but if you get the exposure right focus on the limb until it is sharp.

I lowered the contrast, adjusted the clarity and saturation.

Yep you definitely have it. I just tweaked your image a bit. Hope you don't mind.

I actually disagree entirely with your comment. My Lunt 60mm double stack is excellent. In fact certain people have commented that I have indeed an excellent example when I asked a question about triple stacking as I consistently get good contrast and surface features with it. I agree that it is hit and miss with etchalons but just because you had bad luck doesn't mean every Lunt is the same.

£10 for a year's subscription for Sharpcap come on people I can spend that on a bottle of wine, lol 🤣

Welcome to the bright side of astronomy, lol. It's addictive.