PST vs SolarMax40

I thought I saw a thread some time back regarding the Coronado PST. Anyone have experience with it? I have a
TV-85. Is the SolarMax40 worth the $$ over the PST??

Phil

Phil,
I can agree with John. I have looked though the PST twice now, once at WSP and another at NEAF. Although the SolarMax40 looked better, I think the PST is a great buy for the money. That is if you can get one.

The PST is not out yet. It is rated at <1.0 Angstroms which is great for prominences and just so-so for surface features. The SM40 is <.7A which is considered to be a good balance between the two.

Thanks for all the information! I wasn't able to make it to
the NEAF this year. I think what I have gleaned here is
that the PST is a very good buy for a solar prominence
telescope. If I want to see surface details, look at the
SolarMax...Many thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Ken, I hope your PST arrives in time, but don't forget to
have a regular white-light filter ready for the transit!
(I just hope the weather in NE N. America cooperates!)

Phil