DayStar Filters to supply research filters for the National Solar Observatory and GONG project.  

This new Hydrogen alpha system integration will provide high resolution imagery updated every 10 minutes from a choice of several sites around the world.

"The National Solar Observatory is operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, under a cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation."

[ click here to read more about the GONG project ]

[ click here to see images from and read more about the progress of this project. ]


DayStar Filters are the academic standard in narrow bandpass astronomical solar filters.  For decades, professional observatories and universities worldwide have counted on the superior quality and performance of DayStar filters.  They can be found in the world's major educational institutions and research facilities, both terrestrial and flown.

The superior DayStar solid spaced etalon design is adaptable to a wide variety of astronomical telescope systems offers high enough uniformity to be introduced at the rear of the telescope. The T-scanner and Quantum series may be used on almost any telescope in the correct configuration.

DayStar's unique solid spaced technology achieves narrower bandpass in one etalon and superior uniformity for more a more detailed image.  Combined, these design differences accomplish the highest quality view in contrast and resolution possible, limited only by seeing or diffraction.

DayStar ultra-narrow bandpass filters are available in half-bandwidth as wide as 10Å or as narrow as 0.2Å in the following wavelengths:

  • Hydrogen Alpha
  • Calcium H and K Lineand even
  • Sodium D Line
  • custom wavelengths available upon request.

Take a look at DayStar Filters.  You will like what you see.

This photo imaged by Dave Tyler, UK with 0.5Å T-scanner - priced at $4000
on 150mm aperture

News Bulletin:  

4/20/2009: DayStar to produce research filters for National Solar Observatory

4/21/2008:  DayStar announces new SolaREDi alpha scope.

5/1/2007 DayStar announces new Quantum Series Filters

1/28/2007 - DayStar Filters and amateur solar astronomy suffer loss of Vic Winter.

2/2/2006 - DayStar Filters is under new ownership.
ICSTARS owners, Vic & Jen Winter buy DayStar Filters from Del Woods.
Complete press release available here:

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