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APM Herschelprism Deluxe with ceramic and 2 "Fast-Lock Okularadapter

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after long wait time, we have it in stock again : 4. October 2023

APM Herschelprism Deluxe with ceramic and 2 "Fast-Lock eyepiece holder



https://www.apm-telescopes.de/en/observe-sun/optical-accessories/herschelwedges/apm-ceramic-safety-2-herschelprism-apm-fast-lock-eyepiece-adapter.html?info=361582

Herschelprism with ceramic and 2 "Fast-Lock Okularadapter


For solar white light imaging and white light visual observing. The APM White Light Wedge comes with a built in ND3 filter which allows perfectly safe imaging or visual observing of the Sun

The function of the Herschel prism (also called Herschelprima) is based on the principle that only a small part (approx. 5%) of the incident light is used for the actual observation. The part, which is incomparably larger and also energetic, is guided through the housing and forms a focal point outside the prism. Even far behind this focal point, the light concentration is still very intense, so that (with older prisms) caution had to be exercised, so that no inexperienced observer would accidentally look into the output light beam.

The APM Herschel prism is equipped with the ceramic light trap, an multicoated  integrated multicoated ND3 filter and (removable) multicoated  polarizing filter.
The sun can be safely observed with the APM Herschel Prism.The image brightness can be adjusted by twisting of the 2 "polarizing filter by rotating the 2" eyepieceholder from  outside  . Thus, the Herschel Prism can be used both visually and also photographically same good!

The clear optical aperture  is 46mm!

The use of the Herschel prism (in comparison with film filters) for sun observation is not only more safe , but also of better quality. The image  has more  contrast, imore sharpness  and allow higher magnification.



The Production version has a white body !


The special features of APM Herschel:
-  screwed on  but also removable top-pole filter in the 2" plug-in sleeve
- Twisting of the 2" polarizing filter by a lever from the outside
- APM Fastlock eyepiece clamp

APM White Light Wedge Packages Include:
  • APM 2" White Light Solar Wedge
  • MC-coated Pre-Installed ND 3.0 Filter
  • MC-coated Pre-Installed Polfilter 
  • Metal Carrying Case
  • Die Cut Foam with room for accessories



Specifications: Telescope side connection: 2"   Eypiece side connection: 2"   Clear aperature: 46mm   varible Polarisationsfilter: yes   Integrated ND3 Filter: yes