Coronado SolarMax III 90 Solar Scope with BF15

MSRP: $5,499.99 Please see your local authorized reseller for pricing and availability.

Fully integrated 90mm H-alpha telescope with 800mm focal length and f/8.9 focal ratio
Includes Coronado's patented RichView tuning system
Sol Ranger viewfinder
15mm blocking filter and <0.7Å bandpass
Black and Silver Hard Aluminum Carry Case Included to protect your investment (dimensions: 26.5" x 8.66" x 8.66")

Item #: 324011

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This Coronado 90mm F/8.9 refractor is equipped with a 90mm external hydrogen - alpha (H-α ) filter and features a <0.7Å bandpass and a 15mm blocking filter. What makes the SM3 standout? Read on!

Designed and Manufactured in North America. Coronado SolarMax III 90mm lens' blanks manufactured in the USA for Meade.

It has a new 2" two-speed rack & pinion focuser with both coarse and fine focus controls which provide the user a more precise focus, critical for both solar imaging and visual observing.

Additionally, the SM3 90mm includes only external "True" H-α etalon filter giving higher contrast views and sharper features compared with models using smaller internal H-α etalon designs. Experience darker backgrounds, sharper features, and higher contrast with the new SolarMax III series telescope.

Also includes Coronado's patented RichView tuning allowing direct tuning of the primary etalon filter. The patented RichView tuning technology provides additional tuning range and an overall better way of adjusting the filters bandpass. Now you can tune for the highest contrast views of your favorite solar features without sacrificing image quality.

This telescope with enhanced rack & pinion focuser and large external etalon is now the perfect way to view the Sun! The SM3 90mm comes with an included 12mm, 18mm, 25mm CEMAX eyepieces, CEMAX 2x Barlow, Sol Ranger Solar Finder, 15mm blocking filter, Vixen-style dovetail mounting rail, and an all-new black and gold Aluminum Hard Carry Case (Dimensions: 26.5" X 8.66" X 8.66").

Coronado assures that all solar filters are tested at specialized labs that are accredited to verify compliance with the ISO 12312-2 safety specifications for solar viewing.

CAUTION: Never look at the Sun, either directly or through a telescope, without a professionally made protective solar filter installed that completely covers the front of the instrument, or permanent eye damage could result.

Warranty:

Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for five years from date of purchase. This warranty is provided by Meade for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact Meade at 800-626-3233.

Best for viewing: Solar
User level: Advanced
Optical design: Refractor
Optical diameter: 90mm
Focal length: 800mm
Focal ratio: f/8.9
Coatings: Fully multi-coated
Eyepieces: Cemax 25.0mm (1.25")
Magnification with included eyepieces: 32x, 67x
Resolving power: 1.28arc*sec
Lowest useful magnification: 13x
Highest useful magnification: 180x
Highest theoretical magnification: 180x
Limiting stellar magnitude: 12.4
Optical quality: Diffraction limited
Finder scope: Sol Ranger
Focuser: 2" dual-speed Rack-and-pinion
Diagonal degrees: 1.25" 90° Blocking Filter Blocking Filter
Mount type: Optical Tube without Mount
Tube material: Aluminum
T-max tuner: Yes
Additional included accessories: Cemax 12mm, 18mm, 25mm, 2x Barlow, Sol ranger solar finder & hard case, 15mm blocking filter
Other features: <0.7 angstrom bandpass, Dual-speed focuser
Warranty: Five year