traditionally are used to monitor this influence. In this context "active network" consists
of plage-like brightening extending away from active regions, as their magnetism
appears to diffuse into the quiet Sun, but constrained to follow the network boundaries.
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Solar Flares: A solar flare is a violent explosion in the Sun's atmosphere. Solar flares
take place in the solar corona and chromospheres, heating plasma to tens of millions of
Kelvin and accelerating electron, protons, and heavier ions to near the speed of light.
They produce electromagnetic radiation across the electromagnetic spectrum at all
wavelengths from long-wave radio to the shortest wavelength gamma rays. Most flares
occur in active regions around sunspots, where intense magnetic fields emerge from
the Sun's surface into the corona. Flares are powered by the sudden (timescales of
minutes to tens of minutes) release of magnetic energy stored in the corona.
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Chromosphere: The chromosphere is a thin layer of the Sun's atmosphere just above the
photosphere, roughly 10,000 kilometers deep (approximating to, if a little less than, the
diameter of the Earth). The chromosphere is more visually transparent than the
photosphere. The name comes from the fact that it has a reddish color, as the visual
spectrum of the chromosphere is dominated by the deep red H-alpha spectral line of
hydrogen.
Overview of the LS230T Hydrogen-alpha
The LS230THa is a complete Solar Telescope. The refractor-based system has a precision
aligned doublet lens with a 230mm aperture. The focal length is 1610mm providing a ~11.25 mm
image thru the 34mm blocking filter. Fine adjustment is achieved with a Star Light Feather Touch
focuser with 10:1 reduction standard. An internal etalon with pressure tune adjustment allows for
a <0.70 Angstrom bandpass.
What is delivered with the system?
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Optical tube assembly with 3.5" Feather Touch Focuser (with instructions) and a set of
clamshell style mounting rings.
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Losmandy Style Dovetail Mounting Plate.
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B3400 blocking filter assembly.
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Transport packaging with die cut foam insert.
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Warranty card. Please fill out and return to activate your warranty.
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Instruction manual.
What accessories are recommended?
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Eyepieces. Simple eyepieces with narrow field of view are recommended. (40mm thru
12mm)
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Sun block, a Lunt Solar hat, and a nice comfortable light colored chair.
Note:
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During shipping the tension screw on the feather touch may become loose. Simply
tighten the screw as required or refer to the Starlight Instrument instructions that are
provided.
Okay let's get started...
Safety First!
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