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Description
DayStar Filters QUARK H-Alpha Eyepiece Solar Filter (Chromosphere)656nm H Alpha Filter with 12mm Blocking Tuned for Chromosphere Viewing Use Astronomical OTAs for Solar Viewing 0. 5? Wing Shift Tuning 2 Element Telecentric 4. 3x Barlow Lens Optical Coatings Tuned to H Alpha Band Best Performance with f 4 f 8 Refractors No OTA Aperture Limitations 5 VDC, 1. 5A micro USB Port Daystar Filters designed this version of the QUARK H Alpha Eyepiece Solar Filter specifically for viewing chromosphere details. The
- 656nm H-Alpha Filter with 12mm Blocking
- Tuned for Chromosphere Viewing
- Use Astronomical OTAs for Solar Viewing
- ±0.5? Wing Shift Tuning
- 2-Element Telecentric 4.3x Barlow Lens
- Optical Coatings Tuned to H-Alpha Band
- Best Performance with f/4-f/8 Refractors
- No OTA Aperture Limitations
- 5 VDC, 1.5A micro-USB Port
Daystar Filters designed this version of the QUARK H-Alpha Eyepiece Solar Filter specifically for viewing chromosphere details. The chromosphere's surface structure behaves differently in active regions than quiet areas, where magnetic field lines are stronger, so viewing this portion of the sun provides a constantly-changing observational experience.
This all-in-one hydrogen-alpha filter is engineered to eliminate unnecessary components which reduced the size and weight, and enabled it to fit in a compact form factor that simply inserts into 1.25" or 2" diagonals and accepts 1.25" eyepieces. This design enables the use of nighttime telescopes for solar viewing. In addition to the tunable H-alpha filter, the Quark also functions as a 4.3x Barlow lens, with a 2-element lens system designed to be telecentric which flattens the field of view and reduces parallax, and optical coatings that are optimized for the 656nm H-alpha wavelength.
While there are no OTA aperture limitations, Daystar recommends the use of UV/IR cut filters or front-mount energy rejection filters on OTAs over 80mm of for long-duration solar viewing sessions. For best results, they suggest using refractor-style scopes with focal ratios between f/4-f/8, and you can enjoy full-disk viewing with focal lengths up to 450mm. The filter is powered via a micro-USB port, and Daystar includes a power cord and an AC adapter to meet the high-power requirements of 5 VDC 1.5A. To enable its use at home and abroad, a set of international outlet plugs is provided with adapters for the US, UK, EU, and Australia.
- Filter Properties
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- Hydrogen-alpha bandpass
- Integrated 12mm blocking filter
- 21mm clear filter aperture
- Tuned to 0.5-0.3? for viewing chromosphere details
- Tuning knob allows for ±0.5? wing shift for Doppler-shift compensation
- Markers at every 0.1? for reference and repeatability
- LED indicators for power, warming, ready, and fault
- Optics
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- Integrated 4.3x Barlow lens
- Lens and optical coatings designed specifically for 656nm H-alpha wavelength
- Two-element telecentric lens design keeps light waves parallel to flatten the field of view and reduce parallax as magnification increases
- Recommended OTA Specifications
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- No aperture limitation
- Best performance with f/4-f/8 refractors
- Full-disk viewing on refractors up to 450mm focal length
- For apertures over 80mm (3.1"), or for long-duration solar viewing, an UV/IR cut filter should be used for energy rejection
- Not suited for off-axis applications
- Power
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- 5 VDC, 1.5A micro-USB port
- 90-240 VAC wall adapter
- Set of international outlet plugs for US, UK, EU, and Australia
| Type | Hydrogen-Alpha |
| Filter Factor | 0.5 - 0.3 ? |
| Application | Chromosphere viewing |
| Size | Drawtube side: 1.25"/2" Eyepiece holder: 1.25" |
| Multi-Coated | Yes |
| Power Requirement | 5 VDC, 1.5 A |
| Construction | Aluminum alloy |
| Dimensions | 5.7 x 2.8 x 2.2" / 14.6 x 7.1 x 5.5 cm |
| Packaging Info | |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 2.25 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 10.8 x 4.3 x 4.1" |
- Plastic Case
- USB Power Cord
- Wall Outlet Power Adapter
- Set of International Plug Adapters
- Limited 10-Year Warranty
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