Lunt LS40Ha B500
Lunt
Lunt LS40Ha B500 is a dedicated solar telescope for hydrogen-alpha or specialized solar observing and imaging.
solar-telescope midrange
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Specifications
Optics
- Optical design
- Dedicated H-alpha solar telescope
- Aperture
- 40 mm
- Dawes limit
- 2.9"
Solar
- Solar wavelength
- Hydrogen-alpha 656.3 nm
- Blocking filter
- B500
Use
- Primary use
- Dedicated solar observing and imaging
Astrophotography Fit
Best for safe, purpose-built solar work where the telescope, etalon, and blocking filter are designed as a system.
Lunt LS40Ha B500 is for the Sun, not for general night-sky imaging. Dedicated solar telescopes make prominences, filaments, plages, and surface texture accessible when seeing supports high-resolution work.
Solar observing is safety-critical. Use the telescope only in its intended configuration and keep caps, blocking filters, and accessories matched to the system.
Best paired with
- Stable solar tracking mount and shade-friendly observing station
- High-frame-rate mono solar camera for lucky imaging
- Users who specifically want H-alpha or solar-detail observing
Not recommended for
- Deep-sky or planetary night imaging as the primary use
- Any setup with missing or mismatched blocking components
- Casual users who want one telescope for both solar and night use
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| Retailer | Price | Availability | View Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Break Optics Cloud Break Optics | $795.00 | In stock Updated 5/13/2026 | View Offer - $795.00 |