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Celestron UHC/LPR Telescope Filter - 1.25 Inch

Celestron UHC/LPR Telescope Filter - 1.25 Inch

Item#: CELE139

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  • Significantly reduces light pollution
  • Sky background is darker
  • Great for city and suburban observation
  • Boosts contrast in any environment
  • 1.25 Inch format - simply attach to eyepiece
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Premium light-pollution killer!

Celestron's 1.25-inch ultra high-contrast, light pollution reduction (UHC/LPR) filters make deep-sky observation and astrophotography possible in urban areas. That means you can capture stunning views of the Orion Nebula, the Rosette Nebula, the North American Nebula, the Veil Nebula the Helix Nebula, and many, many others from a nearby parking lot!


LPR filters work by reducing transmission of light wavelengths produced by artificial light. This includes mercury-vapor, and both high- and low-pressure sodium-vapor lights. They also block "sky glow," or unwanted natural light, caused by neutral oxygen emission in our atmosphere.
While blocking unwanted light, Celestron LPR Filters permit transmission of more desirable wavelengths, including those of hydrogen alpha, hydrogen beta, doubly ionized oxygen and singly ionized nitrogen.

This will improve viewing of emission nebulae, both from urban and rural areas.

This new, ultra high-contrast (UHC) LPR filter has improved contrast over the typical broadband filters. Sky background is darker, and contrast of emission nebulae is noticeably improved. Advanced-technology coatings enable the filter to achieve outstanding transmission of more than 97 percent across the entire bandpass, with total blockage of prominent light-pollution lines.
Celestron's 1.25-inch UHC/LPR filter is the perfect accessory for viewing nebula from light-polluted skies, or for boosting the contrast of nebula from dark-sky sites. That makes it a must-have accessory for urban stargazers!

CHOKING HAZARD - small parts may pose a risk to children under 6 yrs.

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Available for shipment to the USA and Canada only.
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1.25 Inches

Type

UHC Filters

Brand

Celestron

Telescope Accessories Series

Celestron Telescope Filters

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Celestron UHC/LPR Telescope Filter - 1.25 Inch
 
4.4

(based on 43 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (23)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (16)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (18)
  • Strong construction (17)
  • Great optics (12)
  • Widely compatible adapter (10)
  • Good padding (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Astronomy (33)
    • Bright conditions (19)
    • Astrophotography (6)
    • Low visibility (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual/ recreational (26), Avid adventurer (7)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (8)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Incredible views!

    The descriptions of the UHC/LPR filter left me skeptical and wondering if this was the best way to improve my views. Once I received it, though, I could tell the very first time...Read complete review

    The descriptions of the UHC/LPR filter left me skeptical and wondering if this was the best way to improve my views. Once I received it, though, I could tell the very first time that it was absolutely perfect. The difference in contrast is truly remarkable, and images look much clearer when viewed through this filter.

    It's threaded on the outside to fit 1.25" eyepieces, and also threaded inside so that you can use additional filters. I like the ability to stack colored filters, giving many flexible views. All in all, this was a great addition to my accessory collection.

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Could be worse...Maybe

    It is as advertised, an inexpensive LPR. That being said, it does not make nebula "pop" as I had read from previous reviewers. I tested the filter in urban and rura...Read complete review

    It is as advertised, an inexpensive LPR. That being said, it does not make nebula "pop" as I had read from previous reviewers. I tested the filter in urban and rural locales and the results were identical. detail was improved but at the cost of brightness of the object. It makes viewing the Orion Nebula (M42)better. But so far that is the only object enhanced by the filter. Is that enough on it's own for you to buy it? I would opt for an OIII filter at this point. Hope this helps.

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    Reviewed by 43 customers

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    Oct

    22

    2011

     
    4.0

    Decent quality at reasonable price

    By flint350

    from Baltimore, MD

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Good Padding
    • Widely Compatible Adapter

    Cons

    • Not Lumicon but less

    Best Uses

    • Astronomy
    • Astrophotography
    • Bright Conditions

    Comments about Celestron UHC/LPR Telescope Filter - 1.25 Inch:

    Used in both Bino Telescope and SCT - not quite up to Lumicon quality but decent for a lot less money.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Oct

    6

    2011

     
    4.0

    great item

    By j

    from daytona fl

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Great Optics
    • Strong Construction
    • Widely Compatible Adapter

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Astronomy

      Comments about Celestron UHC/LPR Telescope Filter - 1.25 Inch:

      Item is as described

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Sep

      29

      2011

       
      1.0

      Can't see the difference

      By whiskey1bravo

      from Dallas, TX

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

        Cons

        • Adds No Function

        Best Uses

          Comments about Celestron UHC/LPR Telescope Filter - 1.25 Inch:

          After reading some of the other reviews on here as was excited as ever to finally get the filter and see what all the buzz was about.. I'm still looking to see what all the buzz is about. The filter didn't do anything but make the background sky a little bit darker. Side-by-side comparison of different eyepieces with and without the filter revealed no new stars, or nebula, or anything. The only positive so far is the red stripes on Jupiter seemed to stabilize a little better, but nothing amazing or extraordinary to which I felt many of these reviews eluded.I'll definitely keep looking, but right now it seems like a waste of [$] plus overnight shipping x_x

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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          Jul

          9

          2011

           
          4.0

          first use good results

          By mike

          from ohiio

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Strong Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Astronomy
            • Bright Conditions

            Comments about Celestron UHC/LPR Telescope Filter - 1.25 Inch:

            last night was the first time I used the filter.I live in ohio where the light pollution is text book. I had high hopes for this filter, and last night was a good not great night for viewing,The filter performed well.I saw things i have not viewed before I noticed when I came across a nebula or galaxy the light of surrounding gasses turned blue green. This product did what it said. The viewing forecast for tonight is excellent and I will see what differences there are from last night

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Feb

            5

            2011

             
            5.0

            Great product

            By Rob

            from Newberg, Or

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Great Optics
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Astronomy

              Comments about Celestron UHC/LPR Telescope Filter - 1.25 Inch:

              Great and easy to use

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Customer Q & A

              Q1: Will it fit in my Orion 1.25" eyepieces? Are the threads standard across brands?

              A: Yes, the Celestron LPR filter will fit your Orion 1.25-inch eyepieces. The threads are standardized.

              Q2: I want to know which filter(s) will be the best one for observing from my area. There is quite a bit of light pollution and a lot of haze towards the horizon. The limiting magnitude is about 9-10 (with a telescope). I want to mainly observe galaxies.

              A: Unfortunately, no filter will solve the haze problem; that's air pollution. However, the Celestron UHC/LPR Filter can do something about the light pollution. It's the filter you want for viewing in light-polluted skies.

              Q3: Will the Celestron UHC/LPR Filter - 1.25 Inch fit on the eyepieces in the Zhumell 1.25in. Eyepiece and Filter Kit?

              A: Yes, the Celestron UHC/LPR Filter should work just fine with the Zhumell eyepieces.

              Q4: I have a Celestron 127 EQ and live in a light polluted suburb between San Francisco and San Jose. What type of LPR filter do you recommend? What is the difference between an LPR, high contrast, O-III, narrow bandwidth, etc.? Do these all do the same thing? And in what situations are each most effective?

              A: All of these filters essentially do the same thing.  They will all block out certain band widths and project a high contrast image but there are a few differences.  The O-III is the only filter that is recommended for photography because it is made with a thinner glass.  The LPR is the only filter you would want to use to battle light pollution because it has additional coatings applied for this purpose that the others don't.  For your needs the LPR is the best choice.

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