The Sun May 6 2023 @AZASTROGUY

Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

The Sun May 6 2023
Lunt 100MT telescope
Televue 2.5x powermate
TTS160 mount
QHY5III174 camera
AS3!, ImPPG, Affinity Photo, Topaz denoise AI

I use the Lunt 100MT for all my hydrogen alpha imaging.
Lunt solar products: luntsolarsystems.com/?rfsn=8727310.7de84a

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The quick version of how I set up my TEC160FL for solar imaging #solarimaging #astronomyequipment

I tested 3 different Calcium-K filters: which one is worth it?

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Barlow, Powermate or Telecentric? Which to choose?