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Note: The larger the aperture of the Solar Telescope, the more effect that conditions
have on the ability to pull detail. Seeing conditions will deteriorate rapidly due to cloud
cover, wind, heat, etc.. However, during good seeing conditions the larger aperture will
always out perform the smaller one but during bad seeing conditions the smaller
aperture will often perform better.
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for tips and insight on how you can get more out
of your Solar Telescope. Topics that will soon be covered include:
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Imaging: Just how does one go about taking a picture?
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Contrast Enhancement: Tips on how to fine-tune your system for maximum contrast and
resolution.
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Future Accessories and Upgrades.
A few more definitions
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Hydrogen-alpha: The wavelength of light in the spectrum that these scopes allow you to
look at. Centered at 656.28nm.
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Bandpass: The width of light at a given wavelength that is allowed to pass. The
LS230THa is <0.70 Angstroms. As bandpass is reduced more surface detail of the Sun
can be resolved. This can be accomplished thru double-stacking.
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Angstrom: The unit of measurement for light. 1 Angstrom = 0.1nm.
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Etalon: A resonating cavity produced thru the fabrication of highly precise optical
surfaces.
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