Serial number Lunt solar telescope

[tico]

Hello, 

i like know how long is the Lunt LS60T model with a serial number: 20111741

It,s a used telescope and I have the opportunity  to buy this ítem.

In your opinión 1200 euro is a good price?

Very thanks in advance.

Regards,

Tico

[garryblueboy]

Depends on several factors condition of scope what BF it comes with any extras pressure or tilt tuned 

[Highburymark]

Hi Tico. I think it’s a 2011 scope - so coming up to 9 years old. The price depends on a number of factors. Is it pressure tuned or tilt tuned? What size blocking filter does it come with? B600 or B1200? And does it have the standard Crayford focuser, or a Feathertouch?

If buying new, a pressure tuned, B1200, Feathertouch version will cost more than 1000 euros more than a tilt, B600, model with the basic focuser. 
1200 euros sounds like a lot for a 9 year old Lunt 60, but if it’s well looked after, has the more expensive features, and most importantly, delivers great views, then it may be a good choice.

As a possible option, Astroshop (retailer in Germany) has been selling off its tilt tuned LS60s at reduced prices recently. You might be able to pick up a brand new LS60 there for only a couple of hundred euros more.

[Highburymark]

To follow on from my last post, Astroshop is still selling new tilt tuned LS60s for £1370. If you can stretch to that, a very good deal.

[Nigella Bryant]

Yeah, it's 2011, only issue to be aware of is if the blue filter on the blocking filter has deteriorated but even then these are replaced free of charge by Bresser eu. I bought mine second hand 2011 model pressure tuned and bf1200 ordinary focuser for £1250. The scope new are twice that. Just my cents worth. I've since upgraded with a 2014 double stack unit. 

[jonathan]

On 01/01/2020 at 22:37, Nigella Bryant said:

Yeah, it's 2011, only issue to be aware of is if the blue filter on the blocking filter has deteriorated but even then these are replaced free of charge by Bresser eu. I bought mine second hand 2011 model pressure tuned and bf1200 ordinary focuser for £1250. The scope new are twice that. Just my cents worth. I've since upgraded with a 2014 double stack unit. 

Mind if I ask what that camera is and what the output looks like please?

I've owned an LS60THa PT for a number of years, serial number starts 2011 (can't remember exactly when I bought it new, must have been around 2011 then?), I've just contacted Lunt USA who put me in touch with Bresser, they are sending me the blue glass for my B1200 blocking filter free of charge.  Fitting the glass is very easy to do, I've also been told by Faye at Lunt that the small blob of silicon adhesive isn't necessary to replace but it's fine if you want to (it's just normal silicon sealant). 

Interestingly, when I asked about if I would need to replace the blue glass again at some future point, Bresser told me that the new blue glass elements now have a special coating which should prevent the same thing happening again.  Fingers crossed this should be the last blue glass I need for my 2011 scope!  One would assume that new scopes have the new blue glass fitted so should not suffer with the blue glass surface degradation.

Edited April 23, 2020 by jonathan

[Merlin66]

Hmmmmm

sounds good!!!

I haven’t seen any feedback on “special coated” BG38 blue filters.........

 

[tooth_dr]

On 01/01/2020 at 22:37, Nigella Bryant said:

Yeah, it's 2011, only issue to be aware of is if the blue filter on the blocking filter has deteriorated but even then these are replaced free of charge by Bresser eu. I bought mine second hand 2011 model pressure tuned and bf1200 ordinary focuser for £1250. The scope new are twice that. Just my cents worth. I've since upgraded with a 2014 double stack unit. 

Drooool.

[Nigella Bryant]

6 hours ago, jonathan said:

Mind if I ask what that camera is and what the output looks like please?

Hi Jonathan, I use a Zwo Asi 178mm Camera. Also have the 2.5x and 5x powermates with a tilt plate. Attached recent images obtained with the above. 

Edited April 23, 2020 by Nigella Bryant

[jonathan]

Very impressive photos!  I can see I'm going to have to spend some time in the solar imaging forum asking newbie questions!

Edited April 23, 2020 by jonathan