{"product_id":"lunt-clamshell-mounting-ring","title":"Lunt Clamshell Mounting Ring","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kt-page\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.kt-page{--kt-primary:#030B1C;--kt-accent:#2E7FBF;max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;font-family:inherit;}\n.kt-page.kt-page--wide{max-width:1600px;}\n.kt-page .kt-hero{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:40px;margin-bottom:40px;}\n.kt-page .kt-hero-copy{flex:1 1 55%;}\n.kt-page .kt-hero-img{flex:1 1 40%;text-align:center;}\n.kt-page .kt-sq{width:100%;max-width:420px;aspect-ratio:1\/1;margin:0 auto;background:#ffffff;border-radius:6px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;overflow:hidden;}\n.kt-page .kt-sq img{max-width:92%;max-height:92%;width:auto;height:auto;object-fit:contain;}\n.kt-page .kt-hero-copy h2{font-size:26px;margin-bottom:14px;}\n.kt-page .kt-hero-copy p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:14px;}\n.kt-page .kt-features{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:40px;margin:40px 0;}\n.kt-page .kt-features-copy{flex:1 1 55%;}\n.kt-page .kt-features-img{flex:1 1 40%;text-align:center;}\n.kt-page .kt-section-heading{font-size:21px;display:inline-block;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--kt-accent);margin-bottom:18px;}\n.kt-page .kt-feature-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;}\n.kt-page .kt-feature-list li{font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;margin-bottom:12px;padding-left:26px;position:relative;}\n.kt-page .kt-feature-list li:before{content:\"\\2713\";color:var(--kt-accent);font-weight:bold;position:absolute;left:0;}\n.kt-page .kt-feature-list b{color:#222;}\n.kt-page .kt-specs-wrap{box-sizing:border-box;}\n.kt-page .kt-specs{display:table !important;width:100% !important;border-collapse:collapse;margin:40px 0;font-size:15px;}\n.kt-page .kt-specs th,.kt-page .kt-specs td{border:2px solid #000;padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;}\n.kt-page .kt-specs th{background:var(--kt-primary) !important;color:#fff !important;font-size:16px;}\n.kt-page .kt-specs tr:nth-child(even){background:#f2f2f2;}\n.kt-page .kt-specs tr:nth-child(odd){background:#ffffff;}\n.kt-page .kt-cta{text-align:center;margin:40px 0;font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;}\n.kt-page .kt-cta-buttons{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:16px;margin-top:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;}\n.kt-page .kt-cta-buttons a{display:inline-block;padding:12px 26px;border:2px solid var(--kt-primary);border-radius:4px;color:var(--kt-primary);text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px;transition:all .15s ease;}\n.kt-page .kt-cta-buttons a:hover{background:var(--kt-primary);color:#fff;}\n.kt-page .kt-manuals a{display:block;color:var(--kt-primary);font-weight:bold;font-size:30px;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;margin-bottom:10px;}\n.kt-page .kt-manuals a:hover{color:var(--kt-accent);}\n@media (max-width:768px){\n  .kt-page .kt-hero,.kt-page .kt-features{flex-direction:column;}\n  .kt-page .kt-hero-img img,.kt-page .kt-features-img img{max-width:400px;}\n  .kt-page .kt-hero-copy p,.kt-page .kt-features-copy p{font-size:17px;}\n  .kt-page .kt-cta-buttons{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px;}\n  .kt-page .kt-cta-buttons a:nth-child(3){grid-column:1 \/ span 2;}\n  .kt-page .kt-manuals a{font-size:24px;}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kt-hero\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"kt-hero-copy\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eA Heavy Duty Ring For LS60 And LS80 Tubes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis clamshell mounting ring from Lunt wraps the tube of an LS60THa or LS80THa solar telescope and gives you a solid, adjustable grip for mounting. The black anodized body is built heavy duty, so it holds the scope securely while you slide it fore and aft to balance the load on your mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA slot on the top of the ring accepts the Tele Vue Sol-Searcher Sun Finder, so you can add a sighting aid without drilling the tube. The base is tapped 1\/4-20, which lets you attach the ring to a dovetail bar, a photo head or any fitting that uses the same thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMost LS60THa and LS80THa packages already include this clamshell, so treat it as a spare, a second ring for a two point mounting setup or a replacement. It changes only how the telescope is held. Keep the hydrogen alpha filtration in place, and never aim an unfiltered instrument at the Sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"kt-hero-img\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"kt-sq\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8273\/7521\/files\/CLAM.jpg?v=1743112819\" alt=\"Lunt black anodized clamshell mounting ring for LS60THa and LS80THa solar telescopes\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kt-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"kt-features-copy\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"kt-section-heading\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"kt-feature-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeavy Duty Build\u003c\/b\u003e - a substantial ring that holds LS60THa and LS80THa tubes without flexing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBlack Anodized\u003c\/b\u003e - a durable, low glare finish that matches the rest of the Lunt telescope hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSol-Searcher Slot\u003c\/b\u003e - the top slot accepts the Tele Vue Sol-Searcher Sun Finder with no drilling required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e1\/4-20 Tapped Base\u003c\/b\u003e - attaches to dovetail bars, photo heads and other fittings that use the same thread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBalance Adjustment\u003c\/b\u003e - slide the ring along the tube to set balance before you tighten it down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpare Or Replacement\u003c\/b\u003e - most LS60THa and LS80THa packages ship with this ring, so buy this as a second or replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"kt-features-img\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"kt-sq\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8273\/7521\/files\/CLAM.jpg?v=1743112819\" alt=\"Lunt clamshell mounting ring showing the 1\/4-20 tapped base and top finder slot\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kt-specs-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"kt-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClamshell tube mounting ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCLAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLunt LS60THa and LS80THa solar telescopes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial and finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack anodized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4-20 tapped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccepts the Tele Vue Sol-Searcher Sun Finder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlides along the tube for balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInner diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded with telescopes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost LS60THa and LS80THa packages include this ring as standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 years from date of purchase, original purchaser, manufacturing and workmanship defects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"kt-cta\"\u003e\n  Talk to a Specialist\n  \u003cspan class=\"kt-cta-buttons\"\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:12px 26px;border:2px solid var(--kt-primary);border-radius:4px;color:var(--kt-primary);text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eContact Us\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@telescopedepot.com\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:12px 26px;border:2px solid var(--kt-primary);border-radius:4px;color:var(--kt-primary);text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eEmail a Specialist\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:12px 26px;border:2px solid var(--kt-primary);border-radius:4px;color:var(--kt-primary);text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eShipping Info\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lunt Solar Systems","offers":[{"title":"Clamshell Mounting Rings","offer_id":53917525606511,"sku":"CLAM","price":85.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/7968\/0367\/files\/CLAM.jpg?v=1785527445","url":"https:\/\/telescopedepot.com\/products\/lunt-clamshell-mounting-ring","provider":"Telescope Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}