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DayStar QUpgrade – Upgrade ATM/University Filter to Quantum

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Estimated Arrival: Between Jan 20 and Feb 03. United States

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Description

Upgrade your DayStar ATM or University hydrogen-alpha filter to Quantum-level performance with the DayStar QUpgrade. This professional upgrade enhances optical performance, contrast, and solar observing capabilities while preserving your filter’s original housing.

The QUpgrade replaces or improves critical internal components, bringing your filter in line with DayStar’s Quantum specifications. Ideal for users who want peak contrast, safe solar observation, and long-term reliability without purchasing a new filter.

All upgrades are performed by certified DayStar technicians, ensuring precise alignment and optimal performance. After the upgrade, your filter will provide Quantum-class imaging and observation, perfect for both visual use and high-resolution solar imaging.


Key Features

  • Brand: DayStar

  • Upgrade ATM or University hydrogen-alpha filters to Quantum standard

  • Improves contrast, optical quality, and solar imaging performance

  • Performed by certified DayStar technicians

  • Preserves original filter housing while upgrading internal components

  • Extends the life and usability of older filters

  • Ideal for visual observation and professional solar imaging


Service Details

  • Price: Contact DayStar for current upgrade pricing

  • Turnaround Time: Approximately 12 weeks from receipt of payment and filter

  • Shipping: Customers are responsible for shipping the filter to DayStar Filters LLC. Insured shipping with proper protective packaging is strongly recommended.

Instructions for Shipping Filters for Upgrade:

  1. Remove any adapters or removable metal plates. Do not remove the inner Delrin (plastic) plates.

  2. Pack the filter in its original case, or in a suitably protective container.

  3. Include a letter detailing your filter type and the upgrade request, along with full contact information: postal address, email, and phone number.

  4. Notify DayStar by phone or email when shipping your filter.

  5. International customers should include a customs declaration with the value of the service and a description: “Defective equipment manufactured in the US.”

  6. Service will be performed only after receipt of payment for the upgrade.

Ship To:
DayStar Filters LLC
149 Northwest County Road OO
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Phone: 866-680-6563


Specifications

  • Service Model / SKU: QUpgrade

  • Brand: DayStar

  • Compatibility: DayStar ATM and University hydrogen-alpha filters

  • Service Type: Filter upgrade to Quantum performance

  • Turnaround Time: ~12 weeks from receipt of payment and filter

  • Shipping: Customer ships filter to DayStar; insured shipping recommended

  • Use Case: Visual solar observation, imaging, professional-grade filter performance


Shipping & Returns

Order Shipment:

If your order is in stock and we process the charges to your credit card, it will ship within five business days from the date of your order. We will send you tracking information within 24 hours of your order leaving the warehouse to the e-mail address you provided when checking out. If you do not receive tracking information from us within six business days of your order, feel free to follow up with us at shipping@telescopewolves.com.

Cancellations & Refunds:

All orders canceled after 48 hours are subject to a $20 administration fee, whether or not your order has shipped. If your order has shipped, you (the buyer) will also be responsible for actual return shipping charges. Refunds will only be issued to the original credit card that you use when placing your order.

Damages:

Please inspect the packaging of your item(s) when they arrive, if you notice any damage you should make note of it when signing for delivery. If your item(s) do arrive damaged, please send photos to shipping@telescopewolves.com and we will process an insurance claim on your behalf.

Price Match

We want you to spend your time focusing on the stars, not on the price.

If you find another online store that offers a lower price than us within six months of your purchase date please let us know and we will refund your original payment for the difference. We want you to feel confident that you are getting the absolute best price for the product you are ordering. If you find that our own website has a lower price for the same item you have ordered within six months of your purchase date, we will refund the difference as well.

To request your partial refund simply e-mail us a link to the same product on our website, or on our competitors website within six months from the date of your order and we will process the credit accordingly.

Our 100% Price Guarantee has some limitations:

  • You must purchase the item from our website before requesting your Price Match Guarantee
  • Promotions such as rebates and buy one, get one free offers are not eligible
  • The item must be in stock on the competitors website
  • The competitor must be an online store, they may not have a retail location
  • The website can not be a discounter or auction website (ie; eBay, overstock, etc..)
  • The competitor must be an Authorized Retailer of the product in question
  • The Price Match Guarantee includes the item price and the shipping charges, it excludes sales tax

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Warranty

Our Promise

We know you'll like the products we offer as much as we do- that's a Telescope Wolves Guarantee. In fact, if for any reason there is an issue with your products, please contact us upon receipt of your order with your order number and concern, and a member of our team will be happy to assist you from there.

Telescope Wolves will be happy to refund you the difference in price:
  • if you find another online store that offers a lower price than us within six months of your purchase date, OR
  • if you find that our own website has a lower price for the same item you have ordered within six months of your purchase date

Please consult our Price Match Guarantee for further details. 

Product Warranty Policies

We also offer warranties from each of our partners (to ensure that you enjoy the products as much as we do).

Vixen's Warranty :

Vixen warranties its products to be free from initial defects in materials and workmanship for a specified period based on part type:

  • Vixen Electronic Parts: Limited One Year Warranty
  • Vixen Mechanical Parts: Limited Two Year Warranty

Interested? Shop for all of Vixen's products here

Bresser's Warranty :

Bresser offers a limited USA one year warranty when product is registered within 60 days of purchase. Interested? Shop for all of Bresser's products here.

Explore Scientific's Warranty :

Explore Scientific offers a limited USA one year Warranty, which also converts to the Explore STAR Transferable Extended Life of the Product Warranty. Product must be registered within 60 days of purchase for this warranty to apply.

Interested? Shop for all of Explore Scientific's products here.

Daystar Filters's Warranty:

If used as directed, your DayStar filter is guaranteed for ten years. Should the filter become inoperative due to optical or mechanical failure, Daystar will repair the filter or replace it with an equivalent filter at no repair cost to the customer.

Under no circumstances shall a refund be issued:

  • due to application issues or the buyer's lack of skills in application of the product
    • Application of the DayStar product requires a degree of technical expertise specific to the exact product line, which is not common to other optical applications
  • if the product’s technical application procedures are NOT followed properly and poor results are yielded
    • Application procedures are posted on Daystar’s website and are stated in further detail in the client's operation manual
  • due to buyer’s remorse

Goods are warranted to be in operative, working condition as stated in specifications of product at the time of delivery. Should the goods not meet these specifications, Telescope Wolves will put a request in on your behalf to repair or replace the goods with items which meet stated specifications of product.

  • Goods shipped shall meet specifications stated by means of optical laboratory testing using independently verified spectrometer testing methods, visual inspection, and visual qualification of performance.

Interested? Shop for all of Daystar Filters's products here.

Hutech's Warranty:

Hutech offers a one year warranty on all its products.

Interested? Shop for all of Hutech's products here.

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