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BST 1.25
BST 1.25" Variable Transmission Polarizing Filter
5.0
1.25" Variable Polarizer
This is great for lunar viewing. I can vary the polarity for the best contrast and brightness for viewing specific features and areas of the moon. I generally use half of my 2" polarizer on the front of the diagonal, and half of the 1.25" ...
BST 2
BST 2" Variable Transmission Polarizing Filter
5.0
2" Variable Polarizer
This is great for lunar viewing. I can vary the polarity for the best contrast and brightness for viewing specific features and areas of the moon. I had been placing half on the front of the diagonal, and half on the EP. The last time I used it, I fo...
ZWO 1.25
ZWO 1.25" IR Cut Filter # IRCUT1
5.0
UV/IR 2”
Works as advertised!
Optolong Ultra High Contrast UHC Nebula Filter - 1.25
Optolong Ultra High Contrast UHC Nebula Filter - 1.25"
5.0
Very Pleased
I purchased this Optolong broadband type of UHC for my ST-80 clone for visual use as I was concerned that a narrowband UHC- which I use on my larger telescopes-would dim the image too much due to the small aperture. I was quite pleased with the resul...
Baader AstroSolar Filter for Telescopes - 80mm Filter Aperture # ASTF-80
Baader AstroSolar Filter for Telescopes - 80mm Filter Aperture # ASTF-80
5.0
Solar filter
It does as advertised. It helps to use it first thing in the morning. Just waiting for sunspots!
Optolong Moon & Skyglow Light Pollution Reduction Filter - 1.25
Optolong Moon & Skyglow Light Pollution Reduction Filter - 1.25"
5.0
awesome
From the moment we got it and looked out the window It was obvious how it would clear the haze and light pollution. It would be nice if they included a spectral graph. It does appear to be doing all the right frequencies.
Baader Semi-APO Filter - 1.25
Baader Semi-APO Filter - 1.25" # FSAPO-1 2458398
5.0
Very good filter
This filter works as announced. It doesn't eliminate 100% of violet, but only show it on extremely bright object like Vega star, but for this is not a problem. I can make some good astrophoto with a acromatic scope.
ZWO 1.25
ZWO 1.25" IR Cut Filter # IRCUT1
5.0
Good Filter
Nice filter. Works well.
Optolong UV / IR Cut Filter - 1.25
Optolong UV / IR Cut Filter - 1.25"
5.0
Good Filter
Product as described.
Optolong Moon & Skyglow Light Pollution Reduction Filter - 1.25
Optolong Moon & Skyglow Light Pollution Reduction Filter - 1.25"
5.0
Contrast improvement
This filter is working well for me viewing with my Meade doublet refractor. The light polluted sky around bright objects is noticeably darkened using this. There is a slight purple glow on bright targets at times. Careful focusing seems to diminish t...
Baader 1.25
Baader 1.25" Single Polarization Filter # FPOL-1 2408343
5.0
Baader single polarizing filter, 1.25 inch
I have a number of Baader filters used for observing planets, the Moon and double stars. Last night I was able to test this polarizer out on some double stars, including Izar, nearly straight overhead. I was using an older Celestron 5 at magnificatio...
Meade Series 4000 #3200 Lunar And Planetary Color Filter Set  # 07544
Meade Series 4000 #3200 Lunar And Planetary Color Filter Set # 07544
5.0
color filters inch-and-a-quarter
I use these primarily to cut down the brightness of the Moon in telescopes used for public outreach. People enjoy seeing the Moon in a different color.
Optolong UV / IR Cut Filter - 1.25
Optolong UV / IR Cut Filter - 1.25"
5.0
UV/IR Cut Filter
Bought this to use as energy rejection filter for a Quark Solar Filter when used in my 120ED. Nice quality and very good value. I do not have a means of testing the cutoff, but it seems to have worked fine for this application.
Baader UV-IR-CUT Filter - 1.25
Baader UV-IR-CUT Filter - 1.25" # FUVIR-1 2459207A
5.0
Excelente product.
Excelente product.
Lumicon Minus Violet Filter - 1.25
Lumicon Minus Violet Filter - 1.25" # LF3120
5.0
An excellent sharpener, used properly
Many say this doesn't clear up chromatics totally with an 80mm/F5 scope. You do need a more severe filter in that case, but this is a great way to gave super-sharpness from an 80mm/F8. I could see no color shift in a medium long refractor.
Baader LRGB Anti-Reflection Filter Set - 1.25
Baader LRGB Anti-Reflection Filter Set - 1.25" # FLRGB-1 2458472
5.0
Great experience, as expected.
I expect my experience with Agena to be smooth and efficient. In this case, I wasn't disappointed. One note, however - the filters were actually 1.25", mounted. No problems, the filters are perfect, and I hope to be getting some great image...
Optolong L-Pro Deep Sky Filter - 1.25
Optolong L-Pro Deep Sky Filter - 1.25"
5.0
Excellent purchase. I would recommend
Excellent purchase. I would recommend it.
Optolong UV / IR Cut Filter - 1.25
Optolong UV / IR Cut Filter - 1.25"
5.0
2in UV/IR Cut Filter
Makes viewing with the Hyperstar a lot better.
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Optolong Hydrogen Alpha Narrowband (12nm) CCD Filter - 1.25
Optolong Hydrogen Alpha Narrowband (12nm) CCD Filter - 1.25"
5.0
Very good quality. I received
Very good quality. I received what I was expecting. I would recommend the filters.