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Baader Planetarium Moon & Skyglow Telescope Filter

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Planetary and Lunar views are improved
Great for Jupiter's Great Red Spot
Martian surface features significanly boosted
Darkens background sky and improves subtle detail
Great for Galaxies, Nebulae and Globular Clusters

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The Baader Planetarium Moon & Skyglow (Neodymium) filter brings an entirely unique approach to contrast enhancement and light pollution reduction. Based on earlier research at Carl Zeiss, Baader has developed a new filter that uses Neodymium glass which filters out a few specific wavelengths from streetlights as well as skyglow from the Moon. The unique spectral characteristics of Neodymium also boost color contrasts by isolating the Red, Green, and Blue regions (so-called RGB enhancement). The result is a filter that leaves natural colors intact, but enhanced.
Lunar and Planetary views are improved in all scopes, reflectors, refractors (APO or Achro). Jupiter's Great Red Spot and ruddy hues of the bands are noticeably enhanced. The Background sky is darkened, and subtle details improved. The filter's high efficiency preserves image brightness, and many Galaxies, Nebulae and Globular Star Clusters are improved due to the reduction of skyglow from artificial lighting.
The high quality of Baader Planetarium filters permits stacking with no image degradation. Achromat owners will find the combination of Moon & Skyglow and the new Fringe Killer filter to be ideal for planetary viewing. The high light throughput and natural coloration will make achromats perform more like an apochromat.
The filter substrate is a special custom melt of Neodymium doped glass, designed for specific transmission characteristics, and made only for Baader Planetarium. In addition to it's unique spectral characteristics, the Baader Moon & Skyglow filter delivers the best possible image sharpness, contrast, and real-world durability.

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1.25 Inches , 2 Inches

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Moon Filters

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Baader Planetarium

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Filter Size: 1.25 Inch Moon & Skyglow Filter, 2 Inch Moon & Skyglow Filter

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Baader Planetarium Moon & Skyglow Telescope Filter

4.4

(based on 24 reviews)

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to use (13)
Great optics (11)
Strong construction (9)
Widely compatible adapter (7)
Good padding (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Astronomy (18)
Bright conditions (10)
Astrophotography (4)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (14), Avid adventurer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)

Most Liked Positive Review

First Light review

This is a high quality filter that does as advertised. Planets and the moon have much better contrast, even under a lot of light pollution. It is nice to have one main filter for...Read complete review

This is a high quality filter that does as advertised. Planets and the moon have much better contrast, even under a lot of light pollution. It is nice to have one main filter for viewing the planets and moon. All that said, while the filter gives enough dimming and contrast to view the moon comfortably, for a full moon, a slightly darker filter is probably more comfortable for long periods of viewing.

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Most Liked Negative Review

Useless with an 8" Dob

This filter does nothing to reduce light pollution/sky glow with my 8" Dob, it may work for a smaller telescope. Owners of larger telescopes should consider UHC/Narrowband and/or Oxygen III...Read complete review

This filter does nothing to reduce light pollution/sky glow with my 8" Dob, it may work for a smaller telescope. Owners of larger telescopes should consider UHC/Narrowband and/or Oxygen III line filters. This particular filter does not block sodium street lamps or moon glow for my medium aperature telescope.

This filter does not create any visible optical problems, even when viewing Saturn fairly close to the Moon.

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Reviewed by 24 customers

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Dec

17

2011

5.0

Much better contrast!

By NY Pete

from Tarrytown, NY

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

Easy To Use
Strong Construction
Widely Compatible Adapter

Cons

Best Uses

Astronomy
Bright Conditions

Comments about Baader Planetarium Moon & Skyglow Telescope Filter:

Upon first inspection, it is very nicely designed and constructed. The glass and coating is flawless and consistent. It fits very nicely into all my 2" EP's. I live in an area with a fair amount of light pollution, and using this filter makes an enormous difference. It tweaks the contrast, so that a lot more is visible in the sky and things 'pop' more. My initial tests were with a nearly full moon, so it was a little too bright in my 8" dob. For that I'll stick to the polarizing filter. This filter is an excellent addition to my setup.

Sep

11

2011

3.0

Baader Planetarium Moon & Skyglow

By Lewis

from Houston

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

Easy To Use
well made
Widely Compatible Adapter

Cons

Insufficient function

Best Uses

Comments about Baader Planetarium Moon & Skyglow Telescope Filter:

I bought this filer for viewing moon and Jupiter with my 4" APO refractor telescope. It may have increased the contrast of Jupiter a bit. However, it does not cut off moon reflection sufficiently. The moon still looks TOO blight.

Jul

2

2011

4.0

This thing works !

By Tom

from Arlington, Texas USA

Pros

Easy To Use
Excellent contrast
Good Padding
Great Optics
Much darker background
Much less light loss than
Strong Construction
Widely Compatible Adapter

Cons

Best Uses

Astronomy
Bright Conditions

Comments about Baader Planetarium Moon & Skyglow Telescope Filter:

The light pollution here is severe. My previous LPF lost too much light to be helpful. I'll probably get a couple more of these so I don't have to move the filter when I switch EPs. This filter is really nice, Very little light lost and contrast is much enhanced. Many more stars are visible with the filter than without it.

Apr

23

2011

5.0

scope filter

By Jeff

from Liverpool, NT

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

Easy To Use

Cons

Best Uses

Astronomy

Comments about Baader Planetarium Moon & Skyglow Telescope Filter:

Bought to work with my feathertouch focuser.

Apr

4

2011

4.0

Nice

By Joe

from Marion Va

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

Easy To Use
Great Optics
Strong Construction
Widely Compatible Adapter

Cons

Best Uses

Astronomy
Astrophotography

Comments about Baader Planetarium Moon & Skyglow Telescope Filter:

helps with plants and the moon. i live in a area with a lot of street lights so it helps to have this product

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Customer Q & A

Q1: Will this filter thread directly onto the T-ring for Canon EOS for prime focus photography?

A: Hello, Thank you for your email. The filter will thread into an eyepiece - but if you are using a t-ring/t-adapter - you won't be able to use the filter due to the eyepiece having been taken out of the telescope. Best Regards, Denny

Q2: I'm looking to get a light pollution filter but I already have a lunar filter. Will my lunar filter work for light pollution as well?

A: A lunar filter will not act like a LPR (light pollution reduction filter), A moon filter is designed to dramatically reduce the light coming into the eyepiece - making the moon more comfortable to view and increase contrast and detail.

Q3: We live in the city with a lot of light pollution and a relatively narrow view of the night sky. Which eyepiece filter would you recommend to use with the Nexstar SLT 80?

A: We suggest the Baader Moon and Skyglow Filter for anyone that lives in light polluted skies. This is a great filter and can make a great difference in your viewing enjoyment.

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