Coronado SolarMax III 70 Solar Scope with BF15
AED 15,866.00
Coronado SolarMax III 70 Solar Scope with BF15
- Introducing the Coronado SolarMax III, a marvelously compact and portable refractor engineered to unveil breathtaking high-contrast hydrogen-alpha details of solar prominences, sunspots, active flare regions, and surface granulation.
- Equipped with Coronado’s patented RichView tuning system and the T-Max Tuner, this telescope ensures maximum contrast and detail for an immersive viewing experience.
- Featuring the BF15 blocking filter, this refractor provides a larger unvignetted view of the solar disk compared to the BF10, accommodating 1.25″ eyepieces or imaging equipment compatible with 42mm t-thread.
- With its single-stack configuration (one front etalon), this system offers a bandpass of <0.7 Angstroms, delivering bright, high-contrast images that showcase the Sun’s captivating features.
- Complete with the Sol Ranger viewfinder and a sturdy hard carry case, the SolarMax III ensures your investment is protected while you explore the wonders of the solar system.
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Coronado SolarMax III 70 Solar Scope with BF15
The Coronado SolarMax III 70mm refractor is your ultimate companion for exploring the mesmerizing intricacies of our closest star. This lightweight and compact telescope comes with a sturdy hard-shelled carrying case, complete with foam interior, ensuring hassle-free transportation wherever your astronomical journey takes you — whether it’s in your backyard or on a quest to witness the next celestial phenomenon.
Designed and meticulously manufactured in North America, the SolarMax III 70mm features an external front 60mm air-spaced etalon, allowing you to observe the most captivating part of the solar spectrum — Hydrogen-alpha light (6562.8 Angstroms). With an impressive bandpass of <0.7 Angstroms (Å), this telescope offers exceptional contrast, revealing prominences cascading from the solar disk and an array of surface features including sunspots, filaments, active flare regions, plages, and surface granulation.
Safety is paramount in solar viewing, and the SolarMax III 70mm ensures it with its 15mm blocking filter (BF15), located inside the diagonal holder below the eyepiece. Featuring multiple internal filters such as the Induced Transmission Filter (ITF), Long Wave Pass filter (LWP), and H-a cut-off filter, the BF15 provides a larger unvignetted view of the Sun compared to the smaller BF10, ideal for observing features with higher magnifications or imaging with larger camera sensors. The SolarMax III 70mm boasts a 400mm focal length (f/5.7) refractor with a 70mm objective lens, delivering a clean, high-contrast image across the field of view.
Achieving optimal contrast in solar observation is effortless with Coronado’s patented RichView tuning technology. This innovative system adjusts the distance between the parallel glass plates of the external etalon, ensuring precise wavelength bandpass calibration while maintaining optical alignment. Coupled with the included T-Max Tuner, which eliminates reflections and fine-tunes image brightness, the RichView technology offers unparalleled image tuning for an immersive viewing experience.
But the SolarMax III isn’t limited to solar observation alone. With its external etalon and blocking filter, it transforms into a versatile instrument for night sky astronomy and daytime spotting. Simply unthread the front etalon and substitute in a standard star diagonal (either 1.25″ or 2″) into the 2″ focuser, and you have a beautifully crafted 70mm wide-field doublet refractor, perfect for observing planets, star clusters, and even brighter nebulae and galaxies. During the day, it doubles as a fantastic spotting scope for birdwatching or admiring distant vistas.
Equipped with a backlash-free 2″ dual-speed rack & pinion focuser and a Sol Ranger Solar Finder for easy solar alignment, the SolarMax III 70mm comes complete with an 18mm CEMAX eyepiece, Vixen-style dovetail mounting rail, and an all-new black and silver aluminum hard carry case.
Portable and versatile, the SolarMax III 70mm is your gateway to exploring the splendors of our Sun. Whether capturing stunning solar phenomena with a camera or immersing yourself in the wonders of the night sky, this telescope promises an unforgettable viewing experience. Hand-assembled and solar-tested before sealing, it ensures top-notch quality and safety compliance with ISO 12312-2 specifications for solar viewing. Get yours today and embark on an extraordinary journey of celestial discovery with the Coronado SolarMax III telescope.
Specifications of Coronado SolarMax III 70 Solar Scope with BF15 :
| Best for viewing | Solar |
| User level | Advanced |
| Optical design | Refractor |
| Optical diameter | 70mm |
| Focal length | 400mm |
| Focal ratio | f/5.7 |
| Eyepieces | Cemax 18.0mm (1.25″) |
| Magnification with included eyepieces | 22x |
| Resolving power | 1.65 arc*sec |
| Limiting stellar magnitude | 11.9 |
| Optical quality | Diffraction limited |
| Finder scope | Sol Ranger |
| Focuser | 2″ dual-speed Rack-and-pinion |
| Diagonal degrees | 1.25″ 90° Blocking Filter Correct-image |
| Mount type | Optical Tube without Mount |
| Tube material | Aluminum |
| Length of optical tube | 16.3 in. |
| Weight, optical tube | 7.6 lbs. |
| T-max tuner | Yes |
| Additional included accessories | Black and silver hard carry case, BF15 blocking filter |
| Other features | >0.7 angstrom bandpass, Dual-speed focuser |
| Warranty | Five year |
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