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Manual
LS80MT modulare Multipurpose Telescope
Modular designed multipurpose telescope, both for observing the sun in the H-alpha wavelength, as well as
for night sky observations. Easy conversion between the different applications with a few simple steps.
ATTENTION: To use the LS80MT telescope for observation and photography of the night sky, the
additionally available conversion kit LS80MTBP&F is obligatory needed (item number 0551330).
Included Contents:
- LS80MT telescope with 2-lens ED APO optics, FPL-53 glass
- H-alpha unit with Pressure-Tuner
- Focuser with 10:1 reduction
- Blocking-filter B1200 or B1800.
- Please note: There is also available a version without blocking-filter, at this version is for solar observing a
additional available blocking-filter absolutely needed!
- Tube-ring with handle and GP-level dovetail bar
- Sol-searcher integrated inside handle
- Knurled screws for easy conversion of the telescope
- Protection caps for the H-alpha unit
- Transport case
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the modular LS80MT telescope from Lunt Solar Systems!
Enjoy observations in different wavelengths with this high quality telescope. The 2-lens ED optics with FPL-
53 glass guaranteed an very good image in all applications.
Safety Information:
There are inherent dangers when looking at the Sun thru any instrument. Lunt Solar Systems has taken your
safety very seriously in the design of our systems. With safety being the highest priority we ask that you read
and understand the operation of your telescope or filter system prior to use. Never attempt to disassemble
the system in a other way as described in this manual! Do not use your system if it is in someway
compromised due to mishandling or damage. Please contact our customer service with any questions or
concerns regarding the safe use of your instrument.
Never look at the Sun with your naked eye or with a telescope that is not specifically designed to do
so. Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result!
Never leave the solar telescope unsupervised while pointed at the Sun. People who are not familiar
with the correct operating procedures of the system may inadvertently replace the diagonal or
remove the filter itself not being aware of the integrated safety features of each.
The Lunt Solar filter/telescopes are not interchangeable with competitor products.
A Lunt Solar Systems solar telescope houses many optical elements that are all pre-aligned and fixed at the
factory. There are no user serviceable parts inside the scope. The telescope should never be taken apart,
except for the modification as described in this manual! This will not only void your warranty leading to costly
repairs, it can only serve to further damage the instrument and compromise its safety.
Most Lunt Solar Systems filters and telescopes house a delicate optical element referred to as an Etalon.
These Etalons are suspended in the system housing in an effort to both protect it and isolate it from outside
influences, which could de-tune the Etalon filter. Extensive research has been done to assure the best
performance of what is essentially the "heart" of the system while protecting it from the day-to-day bumps,
jarring, and vibrations of normal use. However, the instrument should never be subjected to shock due to
being dropped. Mishandling of the filters system will cause the Etalon to de-contact (not covered under
warranty) and will render the instrument useless until repaired.
The instrument should be stored in its original case. As with any precision optical instrument it should be
kept in as low a humidity area as possible.
With proper handling and care the filter should last a lifetime.
