Daystar Instruments COMBO QUARK CHROMOSPHERE Filter

Daystar Quark Combo Chromosphere Model

This new, all-in-one design marries high quality components of adapters, snouts and Daystar hydrogen alpha filter into one simple assembly. Through design efficiency and optimization, now users can enjoy the known high quality optics of DayStar at an affordable price.

For use on SCTs, Maks, or refractors of f/15 to f/30, the user needn´t worry about configurations. Just insert in your diagonal, add an eyepiece and view. SCT and Mak users need only to purchase an off axis ERF specific to their telescope for safe operation. Exact filter bandpass will vary based on final telescope application, so QUARK assemblies are qualified to show either prominence or surface (chromosphere). No specific FWHM bandpass is designated. Now observers can buy a filter based on their desired observing goals instead of their budget. Choose prominences and surface (Chromosphere) detail. Both are available for the same low price! The fully optimized design eliminates the need for any adapters. It´s all combined in one lightweight eyepiece sized device. The new, compact design configuration eliminates unnecessary components, weight and associated costs. We even reduced power consumption, so the Quark can now operate all day off a small, palm-sized optional battery pack. Baffles have been added to increase contrast and AR coatings are optimized for the 656 nm wavelength.

Not for use with full aperture SCTs/Maks, or damage to your secondary mirror will result. SCTs/Maks must use an off axis ERF, sold separately.

The QUARK assembly is a product of DayStar Instruments, using DayStar Filters´ Fabry Perot etalon technology.

1.25" eyepiece snout with safety indent slot directly into your diagonal or focuser

Includes 2° off axis 1.25" snout adapter for use with SCT and Mak off axis ERFs.

Standard 1.25 eyepiece drawtube output with optional 2" accessories available.

Brass compression ring to protect eyepiece.

Uses USB power, 5 V 1.5 A, includes 90-240 V AC wall adapter with international plug adapters.

Tuning knob allows wing shifting +/- 0.5 Å with detents at every 0.1 Å

LED indicator for power, warming, ready, fault

5 year warranty,

Integrated 25 mm blocking filter, 21 mm clear filter aperture. No Barlow or focusing elements included.

Best performance with f/15 - f/30 refractors full aperture, or SCTs and Maks with off axis ERF

Full disk viewing possible on refractors up to ~1800 mm focal length

No aperture limitations. May be used on larger refractors for higher magnification views

Ships in convenient twist-case for safe, dust-free storage.

Pictures taken by a customer

Our customer Dominique Diereck from Ghent (Belgium) took two great pictures of the sun, which we are happy to show you here:

Object: Sun in H-alpha

Photographer: Dominique Diereck (Ghent, Belgium)
Imaging telescope: TS SD 150 Apo (TSAPO150F8)
Energy rejection filter: Baader ERF filter (BA2459244D) in TS mount (FF230)
H-alpha filter: Daystar Combo Quark Chromosphere (DSZCC)
Focal length extension: Baader TC4x Barlow lens (alternatives: TZ-4S, # BA1363080, or TZ-4, # BA2459256)
Camera: Player One Apollo M Max Pro (Alternatives: OM63069, TS432M or ASI432M)
Mount: 10Micron 2000HPS (BA1452030)


Object: Sun in H-alpha

Photographer: Dominique Diereck (Ghent, Belgium)
Imaging telescope: TS SD 150 Apo (TSAPO150F8)
Energy rejection filter: Baader ERF filter (BA2459244D) in TS mount (FF230)
H-alpha filter: Daystar Combo Quark Chromosphere (DSZCC)
Focal length extension: Baader TC4x Barlow lens (alternatives: TZ-4S, # BA1363080, or TZ-4, # BA2459256)
Camera: Player One Apollo M Max Pro (Alternatives: OM63069, TS432M or ASI432M)
Mount: 10Micron 2000HPS (BA1452030)

We congratulate Dominique Diereck on these great pictures!