Lunt LS60MT Kit Enhanced

LS60MT Enhanced Kit: Universal 60 mm H-Alpha modular day/night telescope optimized for solar imaging

The LS60MT Enhanced Kit takes all the versatility and optical performance of the famous LS60MT, while incorporating enhancements specially designed for advanced observation and solar imaging.

This system combines a professional-quality FLP51 ED lens, a Pressure-Tuned Doppler True standard with a verified bandwidth of 0.45 Å, and a modular design that lets you quickly switch from H-Alpha solar observation to nocturnal astronomy.

The Enhanced kit adds two major evolutions:

• A B1200 blocking filter with 12 mm clear aperture optimized for imaging sensors
• 7.2-21.5 mm zoom eyepiece for instant magnification adjustment without changing eyepieces

The result is a top-of-the-range universal instrument perfectly suited to both visual observation and advanced solar imaging.

A truly universal day-and-night telescope

The LS60MT Enhanced Kit is built around a 70mm FLP51 ED doublet lens offering excellent contrast and high-level chromatic correction.

In solar mode :

• The H-Alpha module provides a 60 mm aperture
• Pressure-Tuned system guarantees uniform bandwidth across the entire opening
• Verified bandwidth of 0.45 Å reveals chromospheric details with precision

In night mode :

• Solar module can be removed quickly
• The system becomes an ED 70 mm f/6 telescope
• Lunar, planetary and deep-sky observation

This modular design means that a single instrument can be used for all astronomical practices.

Detailed H-Alpha solar observation

The LS60MT reveals the dynamics of the solar chromosphere:

• Bright, detailed protuberances
• Filaments crossing the solar disk
• Complex active regions
• Magnetic structures visible in real time

The True Pressure-Tuned Doppler system lets you explore different depths of the H-Alpha line simply by adjusting the internal pressure.

The 60mm aperture offers superior brightness to 50mm systems, and significantly improves the finesse of the details observed.

B1200 blocking filter optimized for imaging

The B1200 blocking filter is one of the major improvements in the Enhanced kit.

With its 12 mm clear aperture :

• Full image circle reaches sensors without vignetting
• Compatible with focal lengths up to 1200 mm
• Ideal for solar cameras and high-resolution imaging
• Improves visual comfort with large sensors and accessories

The B1200 is particularly popular with solar astrophotographers looking for even illumination.

Versatile 7.2-21.5 mm zoom eyepiece

The included zoom eyepiece transforms the solar observation experience.

It enables :

• Observe the complete solar disk at low magnification
• Quickly zoom in on active regions
• Instantly adapt magnification to atmospheric conditions
• Avoid changing eyepieces during observations

Its near-perfocal design limits focus adjustments when changing magnification.

Eyepiece features :

• 7 elements in 4 groups
• Visible field variable from 53° to 40
• 15 mm eye relief
• Anti-reflective coating 0.1 %

High-precision dual-speed eyepiece holder

The LS60MT Enhanced retains the Rack & Pinion 2″ double-speed eyepiece holder with 10:1 reduction:

• Ultra-precise focusing
• 55-60 mm stroke
• Load capacity from 2.5 to 3 kg
• 2″ ring clamp
• 1.25″ adapter
• ZWO EAF autofocus compatible

This robust mechanism is perfectly suited to modern solar imaging configurations.

Double stack compatible

Like all Lunt 60 mm systems, the LS60MT Enhanced is compatible with an optional Double Stack module.

The addition of a DS module reduces the combined bandwidth to less than 0.28 Å, greatly enhancing the contrast of chromospheric details.

Complete kit contents

• LS60MT OTA : native aperture 70 mm, H-Alpha aperture 60 mm, focal length 420 mm, ED FLP51 doublet, Pressure-Tuned Doppler True standard, bandwidth 0.45 Å, modular day/night design, weight ≈7 lbs.
• B1200 blocking filter : 1.25″ angled return, 12 mm clear aperture, imaging compatible up to 1200 mm focal length
• Rack & Pinion 2″ dual-speed 10:1 eyepiece holder: stroke 55-60 mm, capacity 2.5-3 kg, ZWO EAF compatible
• SunLock solar finder: red dot projection on glass reticle, red anodized aluminum
• Vixen 4″ dovetail: black anodized aluminum with two 1/4-20 threads
• Hard case : aluminum with custom foam protection
• Zoom eyepiece 7.2-21.5 mm : 7 elements / 4 groups, AR 0.1 % treatment, 15 mm eye relief, 53°-40° field of view

Summary table of technical specifications

Why choose the LS60MT Enhanced Kit?

The LS60MT Enhanced Kit is designed for astronomers wishing to combine advanced solar observation, H-Alpha imaging and night-time astronomy in a single high-end instrument. Thanks to its sensor-optimized B1200 blocking filter, versatile zoom eyepiece and professional-quality ED lens, it offers a complete, upgradeable, high-performance solution.