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DayStar Quark Sodium D-Line Solar Filter — Observe the Sun in Sodium D-Line Light for Unique Solar Detail

DayStar Quark Sodium D-Line Solar Filter — Observe the Sun in Sodium D-Line Light for Unique Solar Detail

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A specialty solar filter for photospheric imaging in sodium light. The DayStar Quark Sodium D-Line filter (DSZSD) isolates the sodium D-line wavelength — producing a unique solar view of photospheric features and granulation that differs from standard H-Alpha or white light views. A specialty addition for dedicated solar observers expanding beyond H-Alpha into multi-wavelength solar astronomy. Ships free to the US.

Specifications
Wavelength Sodium D-line (589.3nm)
Filter Type Solid-state Fabry-Pérot etalon (electrically tuned)
Target Features Photospheric sodium absorption; line-of-sight velocity Doppler shifts; granulation contrast in a wavelength rarely imaged by amateurs
Integrated Barlow 4.2× telecentric
Blocking Filter 12mm integrated, 21mm clear aperture
f/Ratio Compatibility f/4 – f/8 refractors only
Full-Disk Focal Length ≤450mm refractor focal length for full solar disk
Tuning Range ±0.5Å with 0.1Å detents
Power USB 5V, 1.5A (90–240VAC wall adapter included)
Warranty 5 years
What's in the Box Quark Sodium D-Line filter, 1.25" and 2" snouts with safety indents, 90–240VAC wall adapter with international plug adapters, Twist-Case
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