The Acuter Elite Phoenix 40 represents a remarkable level of specification and performance at its price level !!
The Acuter Acuter Elite Phoenix 40 is a safe solar telescope equipped with a 40mm aperture front mounted Etalon for the observation of active solar prominences and other solar details in the H-alpha band, with a performance of 0.6 Angstrom or better.
When viewing the Sun in the narrow H-alpha bandwidth, the observer is rewarded with thrilling, awe-inspiring real-time views of our nearest star in it's full fiery majesty, seething with activity, revealing exciting details such as solar flares, prominences, spicules, surface granularity, sun spots and more!
Supplied with a universal smartphone camera adaptor to take photos using your smartphone to keep a photographic record of your observations.
The Acuter Elite Phoenix 40 conforms to and meets the transmission requirements of ISO 12312-2:2015 (Filters for the direct observation of the Sun). Always use in accordance with the instructions.
- Features:
40 mm aperture, 400 mm focal length and thus focal ratio f/10
H-alpha filter system with 0.6 Å bandwidth
Crayford focuser
Eyepiece for 25x to 80x magnification
Safe solar finder
Camera adapter for cell phone - Specifications:
Magnifications (with eyepiece supplied): x25-x80
Eyepiece Supplied (1.25"): 5-16mm Zoom
Telescope Focal Length: 400mm (f/10)
Front Etalon: Diameter: 40mm, Bandwidth: <0.6 Angstrom
Tuning method: Pressure tuning
Exit opening 8mm
8mm Block Filter
90° (1.25") Diagonal (Rotatable)
Safe Solar Finder
Crayford Focuser (Rotatable)
45mm Dovetail Bar with 1/4-20 tripod threads (side mounted)
Supplied with Universal Smartphone Adaptor
Suitable for CCD cameras with 1.25" adaptor and backfocus of 55mm or less
Sky-Watcher SolarQuest Solar Go-To/Tracking Mount Recommended
Safety Compliance Certification: ISO12312-2:2015
OTA Length: 412mm
OTA Weight: 2kg
Kit Content:
Acuter Elite Phoenix 40
Accessories
User Guide