The best Christmas present ever!

[sallystar]

At long last the sun came out and I was able to take my Coronado PST out into thegarden.

All I can say is wow! I wasn't expecting very much as I hadn't used one before

and thought just seeing a red disc would be an achievement on my first go.

I was amazed with the detail that the PST was capable of showing and have just spent several very happy hours gazing in wonder at our nearest star.

It's got to be one of the best Christmas presents ever!

[Pig]

Great present by the sounds of it - What kind of detail do you see with a purpose built scope ?

Shaun

[jonathan]

On the Lunt LS60 I can see the surface granulation, filaments, prominences, sun spots and the wiggly bits that surround them, and the limb. I imagine the PST is similar.

[Pig]

I would like to try one, it would be nice to have the best of both worlds

[Dan Leach]

I got a Coronado Solarmax in the meade sale. Ive only used it a few times and only taken 2 pictures with it. But Ive got to say its amazing looking at the surface of the sun so clearly

[Pig]

Ive just looked at the price - I dont think I could warrant one as well

[sallystar]

Great present by the sounds of it - What kind of detail do you see with a purpose built scope ?

Shaun

I was surprised at the detail as I thought I wouldn't see much bearing in mind the price up against the

other solar scope models.

I could see the surface details, filaments and prominences very clearly. The only bit I struggled with was

the initial focusing as it was very different from my telescope. Now that's sorted out next time will

be easy.

All I need now is the sun to look at as I have a feeling that my PST will be gathering dust along with my

telescope with the way the weather is shaping up!

[Pig]

It all sounds very positive - I think I may have to invest in one

Thank

Shaun