Introducing the Daystar Quark Gemini H Alpha Filter: The Ultimate Solar Observing Tool

Unlock the full potential of your solar observing experience with the Daystar Quark Gemini H Alpha Filter. This revolutionary filter is designed to elevate your solar observations to new heights, offering a seamless transition between the Prominence and Chromosphere views at the slide of a button. Say goodbye to cumbersome equipment swapping and refocusing – this all-in-one tool has you covered.

Key Features:

1. Instant Slide-Action Switching: With the Daystar Quark Gemini, you can effortlessly switch between two distinct views – the broad-stroked prominences of wider bandpass and the high-contrast narrow bandpass. Simply push the slider arm from side to side, just like in an eye exam, to explore the mesmerizing details of our sun.

2. Versatile Usage: Whether you're an avid imager looking to capture comparison images or an outreach astronomer eager to demonstrate surface structures and prominences, this filter is your ideal companion. Dive into the fascinating science of solar wing shift with ease.

Specifications:

• Safety First: The Daystar Quark Gemini is a fully self-contained solar filter, ensuring the safety of both your eyes and imaging equipment. It blocks off-band X-rays up to 2 microns and features a 22mm clear eyepiece aperture.

• Telescope Compatibility: This versatile filter fits seamlessly into 1.25" and 2" telescope drawtubes, making it perfect for use with refractor telescopes ranging from F/5 to F/8. It comes standard with a 1.25" female eyepiece drawtube, and optional T-adapter, C-mount adapter, or 2" drawtube adapters are available.

• Enhanced Imaging: The Daystar Quark Gemini includes a built-in 4.3X telecentric barlow optimized for the Hydrogen Alpha 656nm wavelength, ensuring stunning image quality. It also boasts TWO separate, independent Fabry Perot etalons with different FWHM bandpass ranges:

  • One etalon with a 0.5Å FWHM bandpass or narrower.
  • One etalon with a 0.6Å FWHM bandpass or wider. Paired etalons are meticulously matched to maximize the effects of wide vs. narrow bandpass observations.

• Powerful Performance: This filter requires a 2.0Amp 5VDC 10-watt electrical power source for optimal functioning. It includes a wall adapter compatible with 110-240VAC, complete with international power plugs.

• Secure Storage: Your Daystar Quark Gemini Filter arrives boxed in an environmentally controlled pelican-style case, ensuring its safety during storage and transport.

• Compatibility: This versatile filter seamlessly integrates with all visual and imaging adapters in the Quark product line, making it a valuable addition to your astronomy equipment.

Experience the sun like never before with the Daystar Quark Gemini H Alpha Filter. Elevate your solar observations and capture the beauty of our nearest star with unparalleled ease and precision. Order yours today and embark on a journey of solar discovery.