{"id":14908,"date":"2026-05-07T10:53:59","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T08:53:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/?post_type=product&#038;p=14908"},"modified":"2026-05-14T21:46:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T19:46:12","slug":"lunt-ls60mt-kit-enhanced","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/product\/lunt-ls60mt-kit-enhanced\/","title":{"rendered":"Lunt LS60MT Kit Enhanced"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>LS60MT Enhanced Kit: Universal 60 mm H-Alpha modular day\/night telescope optimized for solar imaging<\/h2>\n<p>Visit <strong>LS60MT Enhanced Kit<\/strong> takes all the versatility and optical performance of the famous LS60MT, while incorporating enhancements specially designed for advanced observation and solar imaging.<\/p>\n<p>This system combines a professional-quality FLP51 ED lens, a Pressure-Tuned Doppler True standard with a verified bandwidth of 0.45 \u00c5, and a modular design that lets you quickly switch from H-Alpha solar observation to nocturnal astronomy.<\/p>\n<p>The Enhanced kit adds two major evolutions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A B1200 blocking filter with 12 mm clear aperture optimized for imaging sensors<\/li>\n<li>7.2-21.5 mm zoom eyepiece for instant magnification adjustment without changing eyepieces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The result is a top-of-the-range universal instrument perfectly suited to both visual observation and advanced solar imaging.<\/p>\n<h3>A truly universal day-and-night telescope<\/h3>\n<p>The LS60MT Enhanced Kit is built around a 70mm FLP51 ED doublet lens offering excellent contrast and high-level chromatic correction.<\/p>\n<p>In solar mode :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The H-Alpha module provides a 60 mm aperture<\/li>\n<li>Pressure-Tuned system guarantees uniform bandwidth across the entire opening<\/li>\n<li>Verified bandwidth of 0.45 \u00c5 reveals chromospheric details with precision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In night mode :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Solar module can be removed quickly<\/li>\n<li>The system becomes an ED 70 mm f\/6 telescope<\/li>\n<li>Lunar, planetary and deep-sky observation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This modular design means that a single instrument can be used for all astronomical practices.<\/p>\n<h3>Detailed H-Alpha solar observation<\/h3>\n<p>The LS60MT reveals the dynamics of the solar chromosphere:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bright, detailed protuberances<\/li>\n<li>Filaments crossing the solar disk<\/li>\n<li>Complex active regions<\/li>\n<li>Magnetic structures visible in real time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The True Pressure-Tuned Doppler system lets you explore different depths of the H-Alpha line simply by adjusting the internal pressure.<\/p>\n<p>The 60mm aperture offers superior brightness to 50mm systems, and significantly improves the finesse of the details observed.<\/p>\n<h3>B1200 blocking filter optimized for imaging<\/h3>\n<p>The B1200 blocking filter is one of the major improvements in the Enhanced kit.<\/p>\n<p>With its 12 mm clear aperture :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full image circle reaches sensors without vignetting<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with focal lengths up to 1200 mm<\/li>\n<li>Ideal for solar cameras and high-resolution imaging<\/li>\n<li>Improves visual comfort with large sensors and accessories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The B1200 is particularly popular with solar astrophotographers looking for even illumination.<\/p>\n<h3>Versatile 7.2-21.5 mm zoom eyepiece<\/h3>\n<p>The included zoom eyepiece transforms the solar observation experience.<\/p>\n<p>It enables :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Observe the complete solar disk at low magnification<\/li>\n<li>Quickly zoom in on active regions<\/li>\n<li>Instantly adapt magnification to atmospheric conditions<\/li>\n<li>Avoid changing eyepieces during observations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Its near-perfocal design limits focus adjustments when changing magnification.<\/p>\n<p>Eyepiece features :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>7 elements in 4 groups<\/li>\n<li>Visible field variable from 53\u00b0 to 40<\/li>\n<li>15 mm eye relief<\/li>\n<li>Anti-reflective coating 0.1 %<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>High-precision dual-speed eyepiece holder<\/h3>\n<p>The LS60MT Enhanced retains the Rack &amp; Pinion 2\u2033 double-speed eyepiece holder with 10:1 reduction:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ultra-precise focusing<\/li>\n<li>55-60 mm stroke<\/li>\n<li>Load capacity from 2.5 to 3 kg<\/li>\n<li>2\u2033 ring clamp<\/li>\n<li>1.25\u2033 adapter<\/li>\n<li>ZWO EAF autofocus compatible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This robust mechanism is perfectly suited to modern solar imaging configurations.<\/p>\n<h3>Double stack compatible<\/h3>\n<p>Like all Lunt 60 mm systems, the LS60MT Enhanced is compatible with an optional Double Stack module.<\/p>\n<p>The addition of a DS module reduces the combined bandwidth to less than 0.28 \u00c5, greatly enhancing the contrast of chromospheric details.<\/p>\n<h3>Complete kit contents<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>LS60MT OTA :<\/strong> native aperture 70 mm, H-Alpha aperture 60 mm, focal length 420 mm, ED FLP51 doublet, Pressure-Tuned Doppler True standard, bandwidth 0.45 \u00c5, modular day\/night design, weight \u22487 lbs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>B1200 blocking filter :<\/strong> 1.25\u2033 angled return, 12 mm clear aperture, imaging compatible up to 1200 mm focal length<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rack &amp; Pinion 2\u2033 dual-speed 10:1 eyepiece holder:<\/strong> stroke 55-60 mm, capacity 2.5-3 kg, ZWO EAF compatible<\/li>\n<li><strong>SunLock solar finder:<\/strong> red dot projection on glass reticle, red anodized aluminum<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vixen 4\u2033 dovetail:<\/strong> black anodized aluminum with two 1\/4-20 threads<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hard case :<\/strong> aluminum with custom foam protection<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zoom eyepiece 7.2-21.5 mm :<\/strong> 7 elements \/ 4 groups, AR 0.1 % treatment, 15 mm eye relief, 53\u00b0-40\u00b0 field of view<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Summary table of technical specifications<\/h3>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Features<\/th>\n<th>Detail<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Type<\/td>\n<td>Modular universal day\/night telescope<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>H-Alpha opening<\/td>\n<td>60 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Native opening<\/td>\n<td>70 mm (doublet ED FLP51)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Focal length<\/td>\n<td>420 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Native focal ratio<\/td>\n<td>f\/6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>H-Alpha focal report<\/td>\n<td>f\/7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Objective<\/td>\n<td>Doublet ED FLP51<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Standard type<\/td>\n<td>Internal Pressure-Tuned Doppler True Barometric<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bandwidth<\/td>\n<td>0.45 \u00c5 (individually verified)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Double Stack<\/td>\n<td>Optional, combined bandwidth &lt;0.28 \u00c5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Blocking filter<\/td>\n<td>B1200, 12 mm clear aperture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lens holder<\/td>\n<td>Rack &amp; Pinion 2\u2033 dual-speed 10:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Eye-holder stroke<\/td>\n<td>55-60 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Load capacity<\/td>\n<td>2.5-3 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Autofocus compatibility<\/td>\n<td>ZWO EAF compatible<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Eyepiece<\/td>\n<td>Zoom 7.2-21.5 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Optical eye configuration<\/td>\n<td>7 elements \/ 4 groups<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Apparent field<\/td>\n<td>53\u00b0-40\u00b0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Eye relief<\/td>\n<td>15 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Optical treatment<\/td>\n<td>Anti-reflective coating 0.1 %<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Solar researcher<\/td>\n<td>SunLock with red dot projection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dovetail<\/td>\n<td>Vixen 4\u2033 anodized aluminum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Weight<\/td>\n<td>\u2248 7 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Night-time use<\/td>\n<td>Yes - ED 70 mm f\/6 telescope after solar module removal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Why choose the LS60MT Enhanced Kit?<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LS60MT Enhanced Kit : T\u00e9lescope modulaire universel jour et nuit 60 mm H-Alpha optimis\u00e9 pour l\u2019imagerie solaire Le LS60MT Enhanced Kit reprend toute la polyvalence et les performances optiques du c\u00e9l\u00e8bre LS60MT tout en int\u00e9grant des am\u00e9liorations sp\u00e9cialement pens\u00e9es pour l\u2019observation avanc\u00e9e et l\u2019imagerie solaire. 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