PST and choosing eyepieces

[Photosbykev]

Hi Folks,

I'm just about to press the button and order a PST solarscope but I'm wondering about eyepieces/barlows etc. The PST comes with a 20mm eyepiece for visual use but I want to get into CCD imaging.

I've currently got a QHY5 b/w CCD camera which I assume will get me into the game but I want confirmation that the QHY5 camera will focus in the PST? Also what magnification would this give me, maybe equivalent to a 6-8mm ep? Will the sun overfill the sensor so I would need to do a mosaic to see the full disk?

Could I use a x2.5 powermate or a decent alternative to get more detail using the QHY5?

best regards

Kev

[Carbon Brush]

I'm no expert on the PST. I'm sure others will be able to help more. But here is my bit for what it is worth.

http://stargazerslounge.com/observing-lunar-solar/135101-pst-camera-last.html

David.

[Photosbykev]

I'm no expert on the PST. I'm sure others will be able to help more. But here is my bit for what it is worth.

http://stargazerslounge.com/observing-lunar-solar/135101-pst-camera-last.html

David.

Thank you David, that gives me the info for using my DSLR bodies

[Photosbykev]

It looks like the Celestron 8-24mm ep is worth a look with the t-mount thread on it.

[Carbon Brush]

A comment on whatever 'glass' you put between the PST and any imager.

I have tried various eyepieces for visual use. The most important parameter has been internal reflections. Acceptable or invisible 'ghosts' in the night sky leap out in the day.

[Photosbykev]

internal reflections aren't acceptable at any time

[Mark at Beaufort]

Kev I have always used the Hyperion zoom. The best position I found was the 16mm setting although the 20 and 24mm is pretty good and was appreciated at the solar viewing area that we had at SGL6.

Mark

[Photosbykev]

Thank you for the 1st hand experience Mark

regards

Kev

[Photosbykev]

PST scope ordered with a Hyperion 8-24mm zoom ep, DSLR t-mount adaptor and Meade x3 teleXtender. Thank you for your help, let's see where it takes me

[hunterknox]

I would say nothing too expensive. Decent quality plossls, orthoscopics etc will do fine. I had a hyperion zoom for mine but I never got on with it really. Too big and bulky for my liking, but some folks swear by them.

[Photosbykev]

I would say nothing too expensive. Decent quality plossls, orthoscopics etc will do fine. I had a hyperion zoom for mine but I never got on with it really. Too big and bulky for my liking, but some folks swear by them.

I can always use it on other stuff like in the back of a Canon 600mm prime lens, it would make one hell of a spotting scope

[johninderby]

Tried a Hyperion zoom but as mentioned in an earlier post it is a bit on the big and bulky side. Switched to a Pentax XF zoom that's half the size but better optically. It is a bit more expensive but it is the best solar eyepiece I've ever used.

John

[Macavity]

I rather like my TS/HR Planetary eyepieces. Dunno about internal reflections. The screw-up light shield seems to work, during daylight, for me. I certainly needed something lighter and less bulky than Hyperions, for this application.

[Photosbykev]

Tried a Hyperion zoom but as mentioned in an earlier post it is a bit on the big and bulky side. Switched to a Pentax XF zoom that's half the size but better optically. It is a bit more expensive but it is the best solar eyepiece I've ever used.

John

for £405 I would hope it is the best solar eyepiece