The Coronado PST is a game-changing solar telescope. It’s the world’s most popular way to safely observe our closest star in Hydrogen-alpha light.
Before the Coronado PST, observers could outfit their nighttime telescope with a suitable solar filter to view sunspots in white light, or they could spend thousands on dedicated solar scopes that display the Sun in brilliant red Hydrogen-alpha with stunning surface detail. With the PST, everyone can experience the magic of H-alpha solar observing, but at a fraction of the cost!
This 40mm telescope features a bandpass of less than 1 angstrom, allowing only a tiny amount of H-alpha light to pass through to the eyepiece. A high quality milled aluminum—not plastic—housing prevents heat buildup inside the optical tube.
The Sun is one of the most interesting celestial objects to observe thanks to its active and ever-changing surface. Despite its grab-and-go size, the PST will show you prominences, filaments, sunspots, and other interesting surface features. It’s also an amazing telescope to have on hand during a solar eclipse!
Using the PST couldn’t be easier. The telescope body does not contain any moving or extending parts. Simply mount it on any photographic tripod, use the built-in Sol Ranger sunfinder to center the solar disk, adjust the built-in focuser, and begin observing! A 18mm Kellner eyepiece is included.
The Coronado PST’s reusable box contains die-cut foam for storage. Optional accessories include a hard travel case, Malta tabletop mount, CEMAX series eyepieces, and the SolarMax 40 for double stacking and narrowing the bandpass. To add a SolarMax 40, you will nned the T-Max 40 for attaching the unit directly to the PST.
Customers love the PST!
“To be honest, I was not expecting too much, bearing in mind the cost and diminutive nature of the scope, but I finally set up in the late afternoon. Alignment of the scope is a breeze using the inbuilt sun finder. As I looked through the eyepiece, I could see a red sun with a small sunspot but no prominences or H-A detail and then decided to try the ‘tuner.’ As I rotated the ring, the view changed, prominences popped into view! With a little further ‘tweaking,’ filaments, faculae, and ‘orange peel’ surface came into view in incredible detail! Absolutely brilliant!” – Mr. N. Longshaw, U.K.
“I purchased a PST a couple of months ago. After reading some comments on adding the SolarMax 40, I purchased one and attached it to the PST. There is only one word to describe the view: WOW. Keep up the good work!!!” – Mr. Rankin, Florida.
Product Specifications
- Objective focal length: 400mm
- Clear aperture: 40mm
- Wavelength of Operation 656.3 nm (H-alpha)
- Nominal spectral bandwidth of operation: <1.0A
- Blocking efficiency: 10¯5
- Internal optical re-focusing mechanism provides compatibility
- with most conventional eyepiece lenses
- Built-in solar finderscope
- Fully multi-coated doublet
- Standard 1/4-20” thread fits to any photographic tripod
- Objective threaded to take SolarMax40 and create <0.6A telescope
- Dimensions: 15” x 2.1”x 3”
- Weight: 3 lb
- 18mm Kellner eyepiece included
Quick Shipping and Professional Packaging
Due to our longstanding partnership with UPS FedEx DHL as well as other major international carriers, we are able to provide various shipping options. Our warehouse personnel are well trained and will be able to pack your goods in accordance with the exact and precise specifications. Your goods are thoroughly checked and securely secured prior to shipment. Everyday we deliver hundreds of packages to our customers from all over the world. Our determination to be the biggest online retailer in the world is shown by this. The warehouses are located situated in Europe in the same way as they are in the USA.
Note: Orders containing multiple items will have a separate processing period for each item.
We will carefully examine all products before they are shipped. Today, the majority of orders will be delivered within 48 hours. The delivery time will be between 3-7 working days.
Returns
We don't manage the stock at our warehouse and factory. The actual inventory may fluctuate at any time. It's possible that you may not receive your order once it's been placed.
Our policy is for 30 days. We are unable to return or exchange your purchase after 30 days since the purchase.
In order for your item to be eligible for return the item must not be opened and in the condition you received it. It must also remain in the original packaging.
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