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Tuning the etalon to each side of the central wavelength is needed because local changes in atmospheric pressure change the refractive index of your local air mass.   The Sun's emission at Hα can also shift slightly due to Doppler effects as violent explosions in the Sun's chromosphere can cause solar plasma to move at enormous speeds. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two primary types of etalon filters used in solar telescopes: single etalon and double etalon systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional H alpha solar telescopes have been sold in two basic configurations; single etalon and the very costly double etalon systems.  It has always been a choice of the single etalon's brighter prominences or more contrast of surface features from an additional etalon.  The second etalon has the unfortunate consequence of reducing the brightness of the system by a whopping 40%.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolis Etalon Technology™:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSky-Watcher's all new Solis Technology™ allows the Heliostar to achieve a 0.55A bandpass without the costly expense and complexity of a second etalon to achieve the same or better performance without reducing the brightness significantly. This allows the observer to see very high contrast detailed images of the solar chromosphere right out of the box without any further expense.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrifid Tuner™: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside the Heliostar is Sky-Watcher's Trifid Tuner™ system. This tuner applies physical pressure to the etalon plates allowing the observer to reach the desired Hydrogen emission line. The Trifid tuner uses three support veins to provide a secure tuning for the etalon without stressing any peripheral systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease enjoy solar astronomy safely!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlus the Wave 100i Mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHIGH TORQUE. HIGH PRECISION. HIGH PORTABILITY. \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTaking advantage of the strain wave design with its high torque and compact construction, these mounts deliver high precision and power in an affordable and portable package. With exclusive features found on no other strain wave mounts, the Wave series is a serious update and upgrade to Sky-Watcher’s already immensely popular family of astronomy mount platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBoasting 22 and 33 pounds of payload capacity respectively (33 and 55 pounds with optional counterweight kits), the Wave 100i and 150i are incredibly compact and lightweight (9.5 and 12.8 pounds) and stow in durable carry cases with dense, machine-cut foam perfectly suited for travel.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSky-Watcher’s Wave mounts also feature both EQ and AZ tracking modes with RA and Dec home positions, D\/V hybrid saddles, 0–90-degree latitude range, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capability, RA power-off braking, 12v 2a power (not included), and a red backlit latitude display and bubble level to make your setup routine that much easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.skywatcherusa.com\/pages\/firmware-and-software\"\u003eDOWNLOAD THE LATEST WAVE MOUNT FIRMWARE HERE.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eExclusive Features\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDual Saddles:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor solar imagers, eclipse chasers, and outreach enthusiasts the smaller Wave 100i comes standard with a secondary saddle that mounts over the counterweight port allowing users to mount up to 22 lbs. of equipment on each saddle in Alt-Az mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFast Slewing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTrack satellites and space stations with the Wave’s swift slew rate of 7.5 degrees per second and the downloadable Satellite Tracker Application for Windows PC found on Sky-Watcher’s International Support website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eKey Features\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrainwave Drive Technology:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Wave mount was built around advanced strain wave drive technology which delivers exceptionally smooth and precise tracking without the need of bulky counterweights, tripods, and mount heads. 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With exclusive features found on no other strain wave mounts, the Wave series is a serious update and upgrade to Sky-Watcher’s already immensely popular family of astronomy mount platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBoasting 22 and 33 pounds of payload capacity respectively (33 and 55 pounds with optional counterweight kits), the Wave 100i and 150i are incredibly compact and lightweight (9.5 and 12.8 pounds) and stow in durable carry cases with dense, machine-cut foam perfectly suited for travel.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSky-Watcher’s Wave mounts also feature both EQ and AZ tracking modes with RA and Dec home positions, D\/V hybrid saddles, 0–90-degree latitude range, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capability, RA power-off braking, 12V 2A power (not included), and a red backlit latitude display and bubble level to make your setup routine that much easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.skywatcherusa.com\/pages\/firmware-and-software\"\u003eDOWNLOAD THE LATEST WAVE MOUNT FIRMWARE HERE.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eExclusive Features\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCable Management:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDesigned for the serious astro-imager, the Wave 150i mount features through-mount cabling and a powered hub built into the saddle with ports for autoguiding, Dec USB, and 2 Dec outputs. 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