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Lunt 152 Double stack ImGING

Started by Brian Deis , Jun 19 2025 07:45 AM

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#1 Brian Deis

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Posted 19 June 2025 - 07:45 AM

I own a Lunt 152 H-Alpha double stack and want to do some imaging with my DSLR. The issue is it will not come to focus. I believe this is due to the fact that the T-ring adapter is too long. A shorter one made by Baader is impossible to find.
I’ll switch to a ZWO color camera but need to know if anyone has the same scope and what ZWO camera is working for them?

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#2 Tapio

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Posted 19 June 2025 - 09:57 AM

I have imaged Ha sun sometimes with color camera but mono camera is really so much better.

So that is what I recommend.

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#3 steveward53

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Posted 19 June 2025 - 01:30 PM

Please don't waste a six inch DS Lunt by sticking a colour camera on it , that would be just silliness of the highest order ...

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#4 KMH

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Posted 19 June 2025 - 03:19 PM

I'll third the recommendation for a mono camera. My images improved dramatically when I made that switch from a DSLR.

Kevin

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#5 vincentv

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Posted 19 June 2025 - 04:02 PM

Mono > color, no doubt.

However you can remove the eyepiece holder from the diagonal and reveal another T thread. If you haven't done so, that will likely allow you to focus.