This is a reminder about the dangers of solar observing and/or making modifications to your scopes for solar viewing, especially the PST.
The PST is a very specialized instrument and any changes to a scope like this could be extremely hazardous. Changing the spacing between the Etalon and the diagonal (which contains IR blocking) could result in the light path changing and more energy reaching the eye. The damage would be done without any physical warning. Also, there is a risk of the modified scope breaking or shifting, even parts of it falling off while viewing.
I would like to add that one of our main tenets here on Cloudy Nights is that we are a family oriented site. With this doctrine comes certain responsibilities that we take seriously. Safety is one of them. Cloudy Nights will not host any discussions or threads that have to do with modifying these telescopes for solar observing. This includes images and discussions of disassembled PST's.
Please respect the position we have taken and abide by it.
Edited by Don W (06/04/09 04:32 PM)
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In keeping with our policy concering PST mods, we will not allow users to refer to their altered PSTs as PST80 or whatever. It calls attention to the fact that it has been modified and is outside the spirit of our rule. Such posts may be edited or deleted by one of the moderators without warning or explanation. Once again, we have been advised to do this by our legal experts to minimize any liability to Cloudy Nights and it's owners, Astronomics. If you are not clear on this please PM a Moderator or Admin for further info.
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