Lunt LS60MT Enhanced Kit - 60mm Universal Day & Night Modular Telescope

LS60MT Enhanced Kit — 60mm Universal Day & Night Modular Telescope Same outstanding ED doublet optics. Same Doppler True pressure tuning. Now optimised for the observer who wants to capture what they see.

Now with new-generation etalons — every unit individually tested on Lunt's precision metrology equipment. Every specification is verified, not estimated.

The LS60MT Enhanced Kit upgrades the Standard with two targeted improvements for observers ready to capture the Sun. The B1200 blocking filter doubles the clear aperture to 12mm, providing the back-focus clearance and illumination circle that imaging sensors demand. The 7.2–21.5mm zoom eyepiece replaces the fixed 16mm, letting you frame full-disk views or push in tight on active regions without changing glass.

The same professional-grade 70mm FLP51 ED doublet optics. The same Doppler True pressure-tuned etalon at 0.45Å verified bandpass. The same day-to-night versatility. Now configured for the observer who wants to capture what they see.

What You'll See

Everything the LS60MT reveals at 0.45Å bandpass, now with the optical clearance to put it on a sensor. The B1200's 12mm clear aperture ensures the full image circle reaches your camera without vignetting at focal lengths up to 1,200mm. Visually, the zoom eyepiece transforms the observing experience. Scan the full disk at low power to survey prominence activity and filament structure, then twist to higher magnification and resolve individual features in real time. No eyepiece swaps, no refocusing, no missed moments of good seeing. Near-parfocal design keeps focus close across the zoom range.

Why This Package

If you are ready to start capturing the Sun — or if you simply want the convenience of a zoom eyepiece for visual observing — this kit delivers both. The B1200 is the blocking filter that serious solar imagers choose: 12mm of clear aperture means your sensor sees the full unvignetted image circle. The zoom eyepiece is a genuine game-changer for solar sessions. Conditions change, targets move, and active regions evolve. Continuous magnification adjustment without changing glass means you are always at the right power for what is happening on the Sun. And like all Lunt 60mm systems, the Enhanced is fully double-stack capable — add a DS module at any time to bring combined system bandpass to <0.28Å.

Package Includes

• LS60MT OTA: 70mm native aperture, 60mm H-alpha. 420mm f/6 FLP51 ED Doublet. Internal pressure-tuned etalon (Doppler True), 0.45Å bandpass. Modular design for day/night use. ~7 lbs.

• B1200 Blocking Filter: 1.25" diagonal housing, 12mm clear aperture. Imaging-ready — full image circle to 1,200mm focal length.

• 2" R&P Focuser (10:1): Dual-speed with 10:1 fine focus. 55–60mm travel. 2.5–3 kg capacity. 2" compression ring with 1.25" adapter. ZWO EAF compatible.

• SunLock Solar Finder: Red dot projection onto glass reticle. Internal 3-point alignment screws. Red anodised aluminium.

• 4" Vixen Dovetail Plate: Black anodised aluminium. Two 1/4-20 tapped holes. Universal mount compatibility.

• Hard Case: Aluminium hard case with custom-fit foam insert.

• 7.2–21.5mm Zoom Eyepiece: 7 elements/4 groups. 0.1% AR coatings. 15mm eye relief. 53°–40° FOV. Near-parfocal.

Key Specifications

• H-Alpha Aperture: 60mm

• Native Aperture: 70mm (FLP51 ED Doublet)

• Focal Length: 420mm f/6 (native), f/7 (H-alpha)

• Etalon Type: Internal pressure-tuned, Doppler True Barometric

• Bandpass: 0.45Å — individually verified

• Double Stack: Optional — add DS module → <0.28Å combined

• Blocking Filter: B1200 (12mm clear aperture)

• Focuser: 2" R&P dual-speed 10:1, ZWO EAF compatible

• Eyepiece: 7.2–21.5mm zoom — 7 elements, 15mm eye relief, 0.1% AR

• Weight: ~7 lbs

• Night Use: Yes — remove solar module for 70mm f/6 FLP51 ED refractor

• Telescope Type: Universal day/night modular