New toy for all you Lunt Ha types ...

[Steve Ward]

Always thought this would be available at some point , and now it is ... 

http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/508694-new-equipment-lunt-pc-usb-computer-pressure-tuning/#entry6728773

[Pete Presland]

It would be easier than trying to turn the tuning ring, not sure i can away with the expense for a while though.

[dazzaa1966]

An expensive piece of kit for lazy people.

[philj]

Interesting, mines a tilt tuner so stays where its set. Often thought of fitting a motor though

[Zakalwe]

An expensive piece of kit for lazy people.

A bi of a sweeping statement, though I do agree about the price!

The advantage of this is that the scope won't wobble when tuning, and it can also be difficult to see the effects of tuning when imaging (bright sunshine, screen might be far from the scope and so on). Plus this unit will monitor and keep the pressure constant in the chamber, whereas the manual tuner will have a small amount of leakage and pressure changes as the scope warms.

When imaging at the edge of what is capable, then everything has to be just so. For the type of people doing that, then this kit will be a welcome addition to the arsenal of kit.

[laudropb]

Sounds like a very useful piece of kit, but at the price a bit too much. Especially if you can only get it direct from the manufactures and have to add VAT and perhaps import duty.

[Zakalwe]

Sounds like a very useful piece of kit, but at the price a bit too much. Especially if you can only get it direct from the manufactures and have to add VAT and perhaps import duty.

Teleskop Express had the Version 1 for sale a while back. From memory it was about £600 though....very pricey piece of kit.

<edit> found it!

http://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/language/en/info/p6165_Lunt-Pressure-Tuner-Controller-PC1.html

[paulastro]

I think I'll stick with my thumb-powered tuning wheel

[PeterW]

I would prefer the humidor solar auto guider.... I find the image brightness changes a lot when tuning, makijg things harder.

Oeter

[Davey-T]

Looks like a nice DIY Arduino project for someone 

Dave

[Pete Presland]

I will settle for a filter that lowers the brightness and increases the contrast, oh and some clear skies so i can actually use my new toy!

[Zakalwe]

I will settle for a filter that lowers the brightness and increases the contrast

Sir needs a double-stacked Etalon!

[Pete Presland]

Sir would love one , but I think that will be a while away [emoji1]

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[Davey-T]

Sir would love one , but I think that will be a while away [emoji1]

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Yes, you can only sell so many kidneys 

Dave