Alan White Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Having got the taste for a little solar observing with Baader film, I am still nervous about the film. Looked at the Lunt Herschel wedges and I like the idea, but it raises a question. Would the 1.25" unit be ok with my Skywatcher ed100 do pro? The reason I like the 1.25" is cost, but would I be better with a 2" version. Your input and thoughts as always are appreciated, Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtreemchaos Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 the wedge would work well with your 100ed, I use mine with my ed80 f6, st120 f5 and ar127l f9.5, its a great piece of kit, you wont regret buying one ,I have the 1.25 lunt which I use for vis and ap. charl. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseki Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 If youre ever tempted to get a binoviewer the 1.25" would actually be better for reaching focus with the ed100. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Wedges are great! The 1.25" will work very well in the 100ED. I don't think the Lunt 2" would be any better. I started with the Lunt 1.25" and enjoyed it for quite some time. I upgraded to the Baader 2" Cool Ceramic which does give better results at high power, more detail in the granulation etc, but is significantly more expensive. If starting out, I would go for the Lunt 1.25". Do get a Baader Continuum filter too. They turn the sun bright green but do show you extra detail particularly in areas of faculae. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshane Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I agree. it's a far better solution than film. I used my old one on my 120 ed before I got a baader cool wedge. That's a step up in quality but not by a huge margin. I recommend the baader solar continuum. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshane Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Lol. snap! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan White Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 Thanks all, so a 1.25" wedge and continuum go on my wants list. Getting long and exensive this wants list 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul73 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Good choice. The Lunt wedge is one of the best buys in astronomy! You will need to cobble together a simple finder, or buy one if you like a neat solution. Obviously, using your normal 9x50 would not be advisable..... Paul PS. The next step is normally Ha viewing. Be very afraid ££££££££££? My solar finder is a side by side mounted PST..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I use a 1.25" Lunt wedge with my Tak 100 and my Vixen 102 ED. These combinations work very well. The definition of the image is a noticable improvement over the Baader film filter that I used to use. I've yet to try a Solar Continum filter though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshane Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Instead of a finder just take the eyepiece out and look down the holder. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan White Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 51 minutes ago, Paul73 said: You will need to cobble together a simple finder, or buy one if you like a neat solution. Obviously, using your normal 9x50 would not be advisable..... Thanks Paul, yes I already have a solar finder off e-bay, nice and simple and mostly important safe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan White Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 3 hours ago, John said: I use a 1.25" Lunt wedge with my Tak 100 and my Vixen 102 ED. These combinations work very well. The definition of the image is a noticable improvement over the Baader film filter that I used to use. I've yet to try a Solar Continum filter though. John a question for you, do you use a single polariser as Lunt suggest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshane Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I did. It often helped although it was not beneficial with binoviewers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 50 minutes ago, Alan White said: John a question for you, do you use a single polariser as Lunt suggest? Yes I do. I find the ability to vary the brightness of the image by twisting the eyepiece useful. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSkywatcher Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 The wedge is indeed a great bit of kit. I use the 1.25" with my 70mm Travelscope. Solar continuum filters do work well. I didnt think i'd use the one i bought, but use it every time. I also have a variable polarising filter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101nut Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 2 hours ago, LukeSkywatcher said: I also have a variable polarising filter. If you have a wedge it presents a plane polarised image to the eyepiece so you only need a single polarising filter on the eyepiece which can then be rotated to produce the variable filter result. AndyG 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSkywatcher Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 On 31/01/2017 at 18:35, 101nut said: If you have a wedge it presents a plane polarised image to the eyepiece so you only need a single polarising filter on the eyepiece which can then be rotated to produce the variable filter result. AndyG This is true. When i bought the wedge, i wasnt sure if the thing was polarised or not hence i bought a variable polariser. Turns out it was polarised and a single lens polarising filter would have been enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael.h.f.wilkinson Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I also have the Lunt 1.25" wedge and it works very nicely indeed. I generally use the Baader Solar Continuum filter rather than the polariser. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG777 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I have that combo for solar the 100 ED pro and Lunt 1.25. You can get an Orion solar filter for your 9x50 finder or get the brilliant little Lacerta solar finder. Both on my scope. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul73 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Nice setup. Those Hyperion Zooms are fantastic solar tools. Paul 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan White Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 35 minutes ago, JG777 said: I have that combo for solar the 100 ED pro and Lunt 1.25. You can get an Orion solar filter for your 9x50 finder or get the brilliant little Lacerta solar finder. Both on my scope. That does look nice, the focuser and finder match nicely. What mount are you using out of interest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG777 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 It's an Altair Sabre on Berlebach UNI 18. Very solid and stable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSkywatcher Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 (edited) Here's my dedicated (white light) solar observing gear: 70mm Celestron Travelscope Horizon 8115 tripod Hyperion 8-24mm zoom 1.25" Hershel Wedge *safety ND3.0 solar filter in place, *but not visible* Edited February 4, 2017 by LukeSkywatcher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul73 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Those are two nice setups. One, ultra portable. The other, ultra stable. I can't help thinking that an Ha tube on the other side would help with the balance! Something like this? Although the tripod has morphed into a Berlebach Uni 24c and I could use a bigger tube for the white light..... All this from Stu lending me his 1 1/4" Lunt wedge!!! Paul 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 6 hours ago, Paul73 said: Those are two nice setups. One, ultra portable. The other, ultra stable. I can't help thinking that an Ha tube on the other side would help with the balance! Something like this? Although the tripod has morphed into a Berlebach Uni 24c and I could use a bigger tube for the white light..... All this from Stu lending me his 1 1/4" Lunt wedge!!! Paul My apologies sir, it was most irresponsible of me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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