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Heliostar 76 H-Alpha SolarQuest Kit

Sky-Watcher

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The Sky-Watcher Heliostar 76 H-Alpha SolarQuest Kit is a complete, portable solar observation system combining a dedicated 76mm hydrogen-alpha solar telescope with an automated solar tracking mount. The Heliostar features Sky-Watcher's advanced Solis etalon technology with Trifid tuner, achieving an ultra-narrow bandpass of 0.55 Angstroms to reveal solar prominences, filaments, sunspots, and active regions in exceptional detail. Paired with the lightweight SolarQuest mount featuring HelioFind auto-alignment and GPS tracking, this kit delivers safe, effortless solar viewing and imaging right out of the box—making it ideal for solar enthusiasts, educators, and eclipse chasers seeking professional-grade H-alpha performance without the complexity of double-stack systems.

Specifications

Eyepiece Magnification 32
Mount Payload Capacity 11 kg
Focal ratio f/8.3
Focuser Type 2-inch Dual-Speed Crayford
Optical design Achromatic Doublet
Mount type Alt-Azimuth Motorized
Safety Standard ISO 12312-2
Mount Power 8 AA batteries or 12V DC adapter
Aperture 76 mm
Hydrogen-Alpha Wavelength 656.3
Bandpass 0.55″
Blocking Filter 11.5mm
Focal length 630 mm
Telescope Weight 8.4 kg
Dovetail Vixen-style
Included Eyepiece 20mm 70° 1.25 inch
SolarQuest Mount Weight 8.9 lb
Mount Features HelioFind auto-alignment, GPS, 8-way joystick, dual slew speeds

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