Quark Gemini Combo Chromosphere and Prominence Filter
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The DayStar DSZGC is a specialized solar filter designed for astronomers who seek to observe the Sun's chromosphere in high detail. This filter is intended for use with compatible telescopes, enabling safe and enhanced viewing of solar prominences, flares, and other dynamic solar features.
By isolating a narrow band of the hydrogen-alpha emission line, the DSZGC filter provides a clear and contrasted view of solar activity that cannot be seen with standard white-light filters. It is ideal for serious solar observers and astrophotographers aiming to capture intricate solar phenomena.
Optical Design
Feature: Narrow-band etalon filter centered on the hydrogen-alpha wavelength.
Advantage: Allows transmission of a specific solar emission line while blocking other wavelengths.
Benefit: Reveals detailed solar surface and atmospheric structures with high contrast.
Tuning Mechanism
Feature: Adjustable tuning system for precise wavelength alignment.
Advantage: Enables fine control over the filter's passband.
Benefit: Optimizes image quality by compensating for Doppler shifts and temperature changes.
Blocking Filter
Feature: Integrated blocking filter to reduce unwanted light.
Advantage: Enhances safety and image clarity.
Benefit: Protects the user’s eyes and equipment while delivering crisp solar views.
Mechanical Interface
Feature: Standardized threading for secure attachment.
Advantage: Compatible with a range of telescope models.
Benefit: Simplifies installation and ensures stable performance during observation.
Build Quality
Feature: Precision-engineered components and robust materials.
Advantage: Ensures durability and consistent performance.
Benefit: Provides a reliable tool for long-term solar observing and imaging.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | DayStar Filters |
|---|---|
| Model Number | DSZGC |
| Filter Type | Narrow-band Hydrogen-Alpha Etalon |
| Bandpass | Narrow, centered on H-alpha wavelength |
| Blocking Filter | Integrated |
| Tuning Method | Adjustable etalon tuning |
| Mechanical Interface | Standard telescope threading |
| Compatibility | Solar telescopes designed for narrow-band H-alpha filters |
| Materials | Precision optical glass and durable housing |
| Weight/Dimensions | Generalized for typical narrow-band solar filters |
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The DayStar DSZGC is a specialized solar filter designed for astronomers who seek to observe the Sun's chromosphere in high detail. This filter is intended for use with compatible telescopes, enabling safe and enhanced viewing of solar prominences, flares, and other dynamic solar features.
By isolating a narrow band of the hydrogen-alpha emission line, the DSZGC filter provides a clear and contrasted view of solar activity that cannot be seen with standard white-light filters. It is ideal for serious solar observers and astrophotographers aiming to capture intricate solar phenomena.
Optical Design
Feature: Narrow-band etalon filter centered on the hydrogen-alpha wavelength.
Advantage: Allows transmission of a specific solar emission line while blocking other wavelengths.
Benefit: Reveals detailed solar surface and atmospheric structures with high contrast.
Tuning Mechanism
Feature: Adjustable tuning system for precise wavelength alignment.
Advantage: Enables fine control over the filter's passband.
Benefit: Optimizes image quality by compensating for Doppler shifts and temperature changes.
Blocking Filter
Feature: Integrated blocking filter to reduce unwanted light.
Advantage: Enhances safety and image clarity.
Benefit: Protects the user’s eyes and equipment while delivering crisp solar views.
Mechanical Interface
Feature: Standardized threading for secure attachment.
Advantage: Compatible with a range of telescope models.
Benefit: Simplifies installation and ensures stable performance during observation.
Build Quality
Feature: Precision-engineered components and robust materials.
Advantage: Ensures durability and consistent performance.
Benefit: Provides a reliable tool for long-term solar observing and imaging.
| Manufacturer | DayStar Filters |
|---|---|
| Model Number | DSZGC |
| Filter Type | Narrow-band Hydrogen-Alpha Etalon |
| Bandpass | Narrow, centered on H-alpha wavelength |
| Blocking Filter | Integrated |
| Tuning Method | Adjustable etalon tuning |
| Mechanical Interface | Standard telescope threading |
| Compatibility | Solar telescopes designed for narrow-band H-alpha filters |
| Materials | Precision optical glass and durable housing |
| Weight/Dimensions | Generalized for typical narrow-band solar filters |
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