Meade Coronado Personal Solar Telescope
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The Personal Solar Telescope (PST) is a Coronado innovation. One of the world's most popular telescopes to observe the Sun. This 40mm diameter highly portable dedicated solar telescope features completly internal non-removable and
student safe solar filtering optics with a 1.0 angstrom hydrogen-alpha (Ha) bandpass for great surface detail. The PST will show you the dynamic, ever changing prominences at the edge of the Sun as well as filaments and other surface
details in amazing detail, all in the brilliant and distinctive red color of hydrogen-alpha light.
Study of the solar disk is now within the reach of the amateur astronomer. The PST represents the same technology and quality that goes into a SolarMax series telescope available to the new solar astronomer at the cost of some single
premium eyepieces.
With the Coronado PST, you'll open a whole new world of astronomy.
Key Features
- 40mm diameter dedicated Ha optical system with 30mm internal etalon primary blocking filter
- Incorporated focuser and bandpass fine adjustment controls
- Built-in Solar Viewfinder
- 400mm Focal Length
- f/10 Focal Ratio
- Kellner 20mm Eyepiece
- Mount via Standard Photo Tripod (threaded for a standard camera 1/4-20 mounting bolt)
- NOTE: Tripod Not Included
| Best for viewing | Solar |
| User level | Intermediate |
| Optical design | Refractor |
| Optical diameter | 40mm |
| Focal length | 400mm |
| Focal ratio | f/10.0 |
| Glass material | Crown/Flint |
| Eyepieces | Plossl 18.0mm (1.25 in) |
| Magnification with included eyepieces | 22x |
| Resolving power | 2.90arc*sec |
| Lowest useful magnification | 6x |
| Highest useful magnification | 80x |
| Highest theoretical magnification | 80x |
| Limiting stellar magnitude | 10.7 |
| Optical quality | Diffraction limited |
| Finder scope | None |
| Focuser | Internal |
| Mount type | Optical Tube without Mount |
| Latitude range | 9-72 |
| Tube material | Aluminum |
| Length of optical tube | 15 in. |
| Other features | Bandpass of < 1.0 Angstrom for high contrast views, Weights only 3-lbs, and attaches to photo tripods, Contrast tuning adjustment ring |
| T-max Tuner | No |
Shipping & Returns
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I return an item?
How do I return an item?
Returns are incredibly simple. Please log into your account, find your item you wish to return and follow the prompts to make a return. If you do not have an account, click here to find your order and make a return.
Will I receive a full refund when I return an item?
Will I receive a full refund when I return an item?
You will receive a full refund when you return an item in its original manufacturer’s packaging, undamaged and unmarked. If the item you are returning is priced at less than $35, you will be charged a 15% restocking fee. Please note you will not be refunded any shipping charges.
How many days do I have to make a return?
How many days do I have to make a return?
You have 30 days to make a return. During the holiday season, from November 1 to December 31, we extend the return window to 60 days.
My item was damaged in transit. How do I place a return?
My item was damaged in transit. How do I place a return?
If your order has been noticeably damaged in transit, we strongly recommend that you refuse delivery and notify us immediately. Claims for missing items or items damaged in transit must be made within 48 hours of delivery. If there is carrier damage, please contact support@focuscamera.com with your order number and a description of the damage.
There’s an issue with my order, what should I do?
There’s an issue with my order, what should I do?
Oh no! Please contact our customer service team so we can resolve the issue immediately. You can call us on 1.800.221.0828, email us at support@focuscamera.com, or send us a message here.
Can I exchange an item?
Can I exchange an item?
We do not currently offer exchanges. Please return the item you purchased within 30 days and order what you’d like instead.
If I ordered a kit, do I have to return all the items?
If I ordered a kit, do I have to return all the items?
If you ordered a kit, you must return all components and accessories to receive a full refund.
I ordered a product that included a free item. I’d like to return it, do I need to return the free item as well?
I ordered a product that included a free item. I’d like to return it, do I need to return the free item as well?
If you ordered a product that included a free item, you must include the free item with your return. If not, your return will not be accepted and you will not receive a full refund.
Do you offer repairs?
Do you offer repairs?
We currently only offer camera repairs at our Brooklyn store. The item must be dropped off and collected in person as we do not accept shipped items for repair. For more information, please call our Brooklyn store on 1.718.431.7900.
What is your return policy?
What is your return policy?
Most items can be returned within 30 days for a full refund. Click here to read our full return policy.
