Brand: Coronado Telescope

Coronado SOLARMAX III 70MM W/ BF10 & CASE (324003)

324003

Brand: Coronado Telescope

Coronado SOLARMAX III 70MM W/ BF10 & CASE (324003)

324003

This Coronado 70mm F/5.7 refractor is equipped with a single stack 60mm external hydrogen - alpha (H-α) filter at <0.7Ã… bandpass and a 10mm blocking filter. What makes the SM3 standout? Read on!
  • Fully integrated 70mm f/5.7 H-alpha telescope
  • 400mm focal length
  • Includes Coronado's patented RichView tuning system
  • Sol Ranger Viewfinder
  • 10mm blocking filter and <0.7Å bandpass
  • Black and gold hard carry case (dimensions: 26.5" x 8.66" x 8.66")
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Product Description

This Coronado 70mm F/5.7 refractor is equipped with a single stack 60mm external hydrogen - alpha (H-α) filter at <0.7Ã… bandpass and a 10mm blocking filter. What makes the SM3 standout? Read on!

The SM3 70mm has a new two-speed rack & pinion focuser. This 2" focuser has both coarse and fine focus controls allowing the user to get a more precise focus, critical for both solar imaging and visual observing.

The SM3 70mm 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.

Whether you are focusing on the solar edge or surface features in the chromosphere, the SolarMax III 70mm is the solar scope for you. Since the etalon filter is now external to the telescope, you can easily remove both the filter and and the rear blocking filter diagonal to use the scope as a normal refractor for night time astronomy. It's like having two scopes in one!

The new Coronado 70mm SolarMax III telescope with enhanced rack & pinion focuser and large external etalon is now the perfect way to view the Sun! The SM3 70mm comes with an included 18mm CEMAX eyepiece, Sol Ranger Solar Finder, 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"). This very high quality 70mm solar telescope features an 400mm focal length, f/5.7 focal ratio, and 10mm blocking filter.

Warranty note: 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.

What can I see with a Coronado SOLARMAX III 70MM W/ BF10 & CASE (324003)?

Here are some simulated views of common objects. Results with your telescope will vary with viewing conditions, obrits, equipment and more.

Jupiter with

18mm Eyepiece - 22x Magnification

(Included with This Telescope)

Jupiter with

10mm Eyepiece - 40x Magnification

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Jupiter with

5mm Eyepiece - 80x Magnification

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Moon with 18mm Eyepiece

22x Magnification

(Included with This Telescope)

Moon with 10mm Eyepiece

40x Magnification

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Moon with 5mm Eyepiece

80x Magnification

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Andromeda with 36mm Eyepiece

11x Magnification

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Andromeda with 18mm Eyepiece

22x Magnification

(Included with This Telescope)

Andromeda with 10mm Eyepiece

40x Magnification

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What's in the Box

  • Coronado 70mm SolarMax III telescope
  • Cemax 18.0mm (1.25") eyepiece
  • Black and gold hard carry case
  • Vixen style dovetail bar

Specifications

Best for viewing Solar
User level Advanced
Optical design Refractor
Optical diameter 70mm
Focal length 400mm
Focal ratio f/5.7
Eyepieces Cemax 18.0mm (1.25")
Magnification with included eyepieces 22x
Resolving power 1.65*sec
Lowest useful magnification 10x
Highest useful magnification 140x
Highest useful magnification 140x
Limiting solar magnitude 11.9
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
Length of optical tube 16.3 in.
Weight of optical tube 7.6 lbs.
T-max tuner Yes
Additional included accessories
  • Black and gold hard carry case
  • Vixen style dovetail bar
Other features
  • <0.7 angtrom bandpass
  • Dual-speed focuser
Warranty Five year

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