Daystar Sol 80mm Dedicated Solar Telescope
Simplicity meets performance in our all new no compromises 80mm Hydrogen Alpha solar telescope. This integrated solar telescope offers safety and ease of use to show prominences, solar flares, active regions, chromosphere, spicule, and many more exciting phenomena visible in red Hydrogen Alpha light. With changes on the Sun visible after only a few minutes, each day will bring fresh new views never to be repeated.
DayStar Filters telescope are actually Made completely in USA in our vertically integrated manufacturing facility where as much of the process as possible is performed in house by DayStar employees in order to provide you with quality and service.
Thanks to our advanced CNC machining equipment we have created a small and lightweight 80mm aperture narrowband solar telescope. The integrated carry handle also functions as a solar finder.
Our Truly Telecentric optical system offers a full disk field of view visually.
The all new 12:1 dual speed focuser, manufactured by DayStar, is compatible with most third party focus motors for easy remote control while imaging. The helical rack and pinion focus mechanism offers smooth, precise focusing and includes a locking brake mechanism, with stainless steel reduction components for durability.
Includes mounting rings, dovetail, carry handle with integrated solar finder, covers, Flat Cap for imaging, AC power supply, USB power cable, 1.25″ eyepiece adapter, and durable hard case.
Compatible with all of DayStar Quark accessories, including 2″ eyepiece adapter, imaging tilt adapters and focal reducers, battery and more.
The Sol telescope series is also available in 60mm, 100mm, and 130mm apertures in order to fit all observing goals and budgets.
DayStar Filters telescope are actually Made completely in USA in our vertically integrated manufacturing facility where as much of the process as possible is performed in house by DayStar employees in order to provide you with quality and service.
Thanks to our advanced CNC machining equipment we have created a small and lightweight 80mm aperture narrowband solar telescope. The integrated carry handle also functions as a solar finder.
Our Truly Telecentric optical system offers a full disk field of view visually.
The all new 12:1 dual speed focuser, manufactured by DayStar, is compatible with most third party focus motors for easy remote control while imaging. The helical rack and pinion focus mechanism offers smooth, precise focusing and includes a locking brake mechanism, with stainless steel reduction components for durability.
Includes mounting rings, dovetail, carry handle with integrated solar finder, covers, Flat Cap for imaging, AC power supply, USB power cable, 1.25″ eyepiece adapter, and durable hard case.
Compatible with allof DayStar Quark accessories, including 2″ eyepiece adapter, imaging tilt adapters and focal reducers, battery and more.
The Sol telescope series is also available in 60mm, 100mm, and 130mm apertures in order to fit all observing goals and budgets.
Technical Specifications
| Aperture |
80 mm (3.15″) |
| Effective Focal Length |
1400 mm |
| Focal Ratio |
f/17.5 |
| Field of View |
TBA (passes full solar disk) |
| Wavelength |
6562.8 Å (656.28 nm, H-alpha) |
| Bandwidth |
Chromosphere – 0.5 Å FWHM or narrower (shows prominences) |
| Tuning |
Electronic PID-controlled thermal tuning with manual ±0.5 Å range (0.1 Å steps) |
| Settling Time |
≈ 5–6 minutes after power-up or tuning change |
| Barlow |
Fully integrated 4.3× telecentric Barlow optimized for Hydrogen Alpha |
| Blocking Filter |
Integrated 13 mm |
| Clear Exit Aperture |
19 mm |
| Focus Travel Range |
Accommodates camera flush to filter and visual use through 2″ diagonal; optimized for mid-travel (1.25″ eyepiece + diagonal) |
| Motorized Focus Compatibility |
6 mm coarse & 5/32″ (4 mm) fine shafts; 3× M4 threaded holes for mounting; fine focus cone Ø34 mm after knob removal |
| Dew Shield |
Locking retractable |
| Dovetail Mount |
Vixen-compatible with 1/4-20 tapped hole for camera tripod use |
| Power Requirements |
USB 5 V, 1.5 A, Micro-B connector (required for operation) |
| Power Adapter |
90–240 VAC with US, UK, Euro, and Australian plugs (included) |
| Operating Temperature Range |
40–100 °F |
| Dimensions (W × H × L) |
To be announced |
| Main Tube Outside Diameter |
TBA |
| Dew Shield Outside Diameter |
TBA |
| OTA Weight (Only) |
TBA |
| Weight with Tube Rings & Handle |
TBA |
In the Box
80mm Hydrogen Alpha Telescope
Vixen style / 1/4-20 Mounting Rings with Solar Finder
Imaging Flat Cap Diffuser
90-240VAC AC power adapter with US, UK, Euro, and Australian plugs.
Warranty & Manual
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