- 1 x Celestron Heliostar 76 H-Alpha 630mm Focal Length Solar Telescope and SolarQuest Mount Kit
- 1 x 20mm 70-Degree 1.25-Inch Eyepiece
- 1 x 11.5mm 1.25-inch H-alpha blocking diagonal
- 1 x Cell Phone Adapter
- 1 x V-Style Dovetail
- 1 x Clip-On Sun Shade
- 1 x Heliostar Solar Finder
- 1 x Hard Case
- 1 x 12V Adapter Plate
- 1 x Digital Manual (PDF)
- Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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Celestron Heliostar 76 H-Alpha 630mm Focal Length Solar Telescope and SolarQuest Mount Kit
- Double-stack performance, single-stack price
- 76mm aperture with 630mm focal length (f8.3)
- Less than 0.5A bandpass and Solis etalon technology
- Integrated Heliostar solar finder and Integrated Triffed
tuner - 2-inch dual-speed Crayford focuser
- 11.5mm, 1.25-inch diagonal blocking filter
- V-style dovetail and clip-on sun shade
- 20mm 70 degree 1.25-inch eyepiece
- Solar specific alt-azimuth mount
- Adjustable height aluminum tripod with 1.25-inch legs
High-Contrast Performance
The Heliostar OTA features a 76mm aperture and a 630mm focal length, achieving an f8.3 focal ratio. It provides double-stack performance at a single-stack price, delivering a bandpass of less than 0.5A for high-contrast solar views. The telescope includes an integrated Heliostar solar finder and Triffed tuner, enhancing usability and accuracy during observations.
Sharp Solar Imaging
The Heliostar OTA utilizes Solis etalon technology and is equipped with a 2-inch dual-speed Crayford focuser for smooth and precise focusing. It also features an 11.5mm, 1.25-inch diagonal blocking filter and comes with a V-style dovetail for secure mounting. The package includes a 20mm, 70-degree, 1.25-inch eyepiece for detailed solar views, a clip-on sunshade for user comfort, a camera phone adapter for astrophotography, and a hard case for secure transport and storage.
SolarQuest Mount
The SolarQuest Mount is a solar-specific alt-azimuth mount designed for ease of use and precision tracking. It includes an adjustable-height aluminum tripod with 1.25-inch legs for stability and a payload capacity of 11 lb, making it compatible with the Heliostar OTA. Powered by DC operation, the mount supports batteries (not included) and includes a 12V adapter plate for versatility in power options.
Optical Specifications
| Optical Design | Achromatic |
| Lens Coating | H-alpha fully multicoated |
| Lens Design | Doublet |
| Optical Quality | Diffraction limited (1/4 wave) |
| Collimatable Cell | No (Self Aligning Cell) |
| Primary Aperture | 76 mm |
| F/Ratio | 8.3 |
| Focal Length | 63 0mm |
| Blocking Filter Size | 11.5 mm |
| Solar Image Size | 6 mm |
| Bandpass | Less than 0.5 Angstrom |
Mechanical Specifications
| Focuser Type | Crayford |
| Focuser Size | 2 inches |
| Focuser Speed | Dual speed |
| Compression Ring | No (Only on diagonal) |
| OTA Material | Aluminum |
| Optical Tube Length | 24 inches |
| Optical Tube Weight | 8.4 pounds |
| Mounting Rings | Mounting Rings |
| Dovetail Type | V-style |
Observational Info
| Dawes Limit | 1.52 |
| Rayleigh Limit | 1.84 |
| Limiting Magnitude | 11.88 |
| Minimum Magnification | 7x |
| Maximum Magnification | 150x |
| Magnification with Included Eyepieces | 32x |
| Intended Use | Solar (visual and Imaging) |
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