Download - My modified PST
Julian Tworek
Callouts added by SimonTelescopium
Warning!Modifying a PST in any way will invalidate the warranty
and is potentially
very dangerous.
We do not advocate tampering with any solar observing
equipment.
Warning!Observing the Sun can be
very dangerous.
You must know what you are doing, for safety tips go to
cmhas.wikispaces.com/sunsafety
We recommend you observe with an experienced Solar Observer before observing
alone
This is the set-up necessary for using with a webcam and eyepiece projection.
Note the solar filter on the finderEnergy rejection filter on an 80mm short
focus refractor, note the refractor tube has
been shortened to allow the PST parts to fit on the back and still
gain focus
The PC is in a box covered with black fabric, this is to cut out light and ensure
you can see the screen
eyepiece projection equipment
The guts of the original PST, including the original ERF and etalon are in here somewhere, the prisms used in the PST
for focus have been removed.
Battery free electric focuser
Images take with the modified PST
Images take with the modified PST
Images take with the modified PST