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Baader Neodymium Moon & Skyglow Filter with IR Cut - 1.25" # FMS-1 2458305A

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Brand Baader Planetarium
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The Baader Planetarium Moon & Skyglow (Neodymium) filter brings an entirely unique approach to planetary 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 mostly intact, but significantly enhanced.

Planetary and Lunar 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, and contrast of Martian surface features significantly boosted. 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.

But that is not all. Baader has enhanced this filter by integrating its proprietary 7-layer Phantom Group and IR blocking coatings as well. The result is improved supression of chromatic aberrations for astrophotography applications.

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 its unique spectral characteristics, unlike most filters, the Baader Moon & Skyglow surfaces are optically polished to deliver the best possible image sharpness and contrast. The high quality of Baader Planetarium filters permits stacking with no image degradation.

The second image above demonstrate the large contrast improvement on Mars.  The image on the left was taken without filtration, while the image on the right was taken through a Moon & Skyglow. The Moon & Skyglow image shows significantly higher contrast and surface features barely visible without the filter. Both images were acquired identically, without any contrast enhancement, and give a very good idea of the planetary contrast improvement that is seen visually.

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4.4 (Based on 36 Reviews) 92% of reviewers recommended this product.
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    1. Guest

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      Review by Terence E.
      1562895085
      Jul 11, 2019

      2.0 "I Can See Clearer Now The City Lights Are Gone...."

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      but look, if you live in Manhattan (or New Orleans,like I do) and you think that by buying into this piece of glass that suddenly the entire Milky Way somehow materialize inside of your scope or that stunning vistas of the Horsehead Nebula will come galloping into view all as if you were standing atop Mt. Palomar, than you will be sorely disappointed. I've not had a chance to use this on any of my telescopes outside of the unfortunate umbrella dome of a glowing metropolis so I cannot speak to the alleged enhancement of Deep Sky objects but as for the sublimation of artificial lighting, I give it a solid "MEH". It does a very good job of imbuing contrast on our planetary neighbors but any adequate set of cheap colored filters serve just as well.

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    2. Pleiades

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      Review by Sixfalls
      1562067443
      Jul 2, 2019

      5.0 Amazing on Jupiter's GRS

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      I bought this filter a year ago, and just now used it. That was a mistake. Last night at 200x, this filter in combination with an 82A, brought the GRS in Jupiter out very nicely. Now I can't wait to use it on Cassini's Division. This was definitely worth the money on planets.

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      Review by james b.
      1539714956
      Oct 16, 2018

      4.0 My first Filter

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      Excellent

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      Review by Michael M.
      1536038663
      Sep 3, 2018

      5.0 Baader Planetarium 2" Moon and Skyglow FIlter

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      I had trouble with the threads on this filter from another supplier. I have seen other complaints about this being a problem. However, the one I received from Agena Astro had no problem and fits all my 2 inch eyepieces and Barlow.

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      Review by Mike G.
      1529067562
      Jun 15, 2018

      5.0 Great Planetary filter!

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      bought this in preparation for the Mars flyby in July but used it on Jupiter the other night. dramatically increased detail in the bands and contrast across the entire planet. adds only a slight amount of blue tint but it's barely noticeable. can't wait to try this on some nebula! great filter!

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      Review by Lucus S.
      1519500200
      Feb 24, 2018

      5.0 Does what it says

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      Haven't had a chance to use it on planets yet. But it does very slightly improve the detail on large galaxies in my 14" Newtonian, at my class 3 site with exit pupils greater than 3mm. It also increases the moons contrast and brings out more detail in the Orion Nebula at all magnifications... It's kind of cool to look through the filter in daylight, things like wood grain and flowers leap out in contrast. Can't wait to try it on Mars this summer!

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      Review by David C.
      1513909879
      Dec 21, 2017

      5.0 Best LPR for Galaxies, Clusters and Planets.

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      This Is one of the best Wideband LPRs, works on galaxies, clusters, and also improves planetary. Great for seeing the GRS on Jupiter, works well on Mars.

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      Review by Frank M.
      1498620318
      Jun 27, 2017

      5.0 Baader Neodymium Moon & Skyglow Filter with IR Cut - 1.25" #

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      These are great filters and I will be placing them in tests to see how effective they are in sky glow and fringing reduction.

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      Review by Jonathan H.
      1492602906
      Apr 19, 2017

      5.0 Good Filter

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      This filter helps cut light pollution and improves contrast. I have enjoyed it on the moon and planets, and in trying to reduce light pollution from a major urban center. (I have better luck picking out stars from a bright hazy background.) It reduces but does not eliminate fringing, and seems to change it from violet to yellow. Nothing can bring back the dark night sky except common sense and better urban planning, and good luck with both of those. In the meantime, I recommend a filter like this one.

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      Review by Shun W.
      1484012324
      Jan 9, 2017

      4.0 It helps star gazing in bright cities

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      Well made, sensible and protective package, easily installed to my eyepieces.

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      Review by Claudio O.
      1483630338
      Jan 5, 2017

      4.0 Improves contrast, but not on suburbs or darker places...

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      I tested it in my main observing site, a gray light pollution area. It improves contrast, but it will not make your photos really better. In the suburbs the improvement is better!

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      Review by Pete B.
      1482589774
      Dec 24, 2016

      5.0 My Review

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      I live in Michigan. Keepin that in mind, I was able to use it only twice since receiving it a couple of months ago. The two times I did use it. I have no complaints.

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    13. Auriga

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      Review by J. of New England.
      1440374400
      Aug 23, 2015

      5.0 Excellent on Mars & Jupiter, and achro solar/lunar

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      Reliable Threads

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      I have found this greatly increases contrast for viewing Maria on Mars, and sharpens Jupiter nicely, though I might prefer light blue. Some minor enhancement on nebulae is nice for small scopes. GREAT in achros on Sun and Moon when combined with a yellow CA cutting filter (I use either No. 8 or No. 15). Best white solar I have achieved by far is No. 15 + MSG in my C102.

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      Review by FM of Central Florida.
      1427500800
      Mar 27, 2015

      5.0 Worth Every Penny

      Pros:

      Lightweight,Accurate,Easy to Use,Strong Construction,Enhances Viewing,Quality Lenses

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      None

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      A must have for anyone who wants to see planets, moon and Nebulas. Once you see through it you may never take it off.

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      Review by jetstream of Canada.
      1427500800
      Mar 27, 2015

      5.0 Excellent filter, won't be without one

      Pros:

      Quality Lenses,Accurate,Very Good Filter Cell,Optically Great

      Cons:

      None

      Comments:

      This filter works very well for me with my 10" dob on the planets. It provides enhanced contrast on many features. Agena's service is excellent as usual, they are a preferred vendor of mine.

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      Review by Stubblejumper of Vancouver BC.
      1413590400
      Oct 17, 2014

      4.0 Nicely blocks sodium lights

      Pros:

      Easy to Use,Accurate,Strong Construction,Lightweight

      Cons:

      48mm Only

      Comments:

      Very good blocking of sodium lights for astrophotography.
      Works well with telescopes with 2" focuser but only can be used with lenses with max 52mm filter size and a step ring.

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      Review by Astro829 of MV, AZ.
      1392595200
      Feb 16, 2014

      5.0 Better contrast......

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      Strong Construction,Easy to Use,Quality Lenses,Compact,Accurate,Lightweight

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      I'm using the filter for imaging when the moon is up, although I'm not imaging near the moon it does help a great deal. It gives me darker background and more contrast.

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      Review by Big P of Wellington, New Zealand.
      1380326400
      Sep 27, 2013

      4.0 Useful tool

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      Easy to Use,Quality Lenses

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      A useful tool to get rid of light pollution, which it does a good job at. The filter also shows a little more detail in Nebulas. Overall a good addition to the tool box.

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      Review by Dan of Gaithersburg, MD.
      1369958400
      May 30, 2013

      4.0 No free lunch in a white zone

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      Easy to Use,Compact

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      I do primarily imaging, rather than visual astronomy and got this to help tame some of the light pollution in my neck of the woods (which is a white zone). It helps, but as far as imaging goes it does leave objects with a bit of a reddish hue that I've not figured out how to adjust in post, as you lose a segment of the blue and green (because those are bands not passed by the filter, because they are "skyglow" (Oxygen) and other emission lines common to artificial lighting).

      For emission/planetary nebulae, this works fine.

      I am moving into monochrome CCD imaging, and am thinking about using this filter for luminance.

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      Review by GBoulton of Nashville, TN.
      1369958400
      May 30, 2013

      5.0 Excellent for heavy light pollution

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      Quality Lenses,Lightweight,Accurate,Easy to Use

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      Baader comes through again, as they always do.

      I image from a red zone, bordering on white, just outside of Nashville, TN. With Nashville on the NW horizon, and another smaller but still bright town to the SE, I'm surrounded by light blooms and yellow-red skies.

      This filter does a superb job of limiting the glow from nearby cities, as well as closer localized LP such as street lamps and porch lights.

      Processing is considerably easier, shutter can remain open longer to catch more detail, and fainter nebulosity and stars can be teased out of the data.

      An excellent product at any price.

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      Review by Spongebob of New Jersey.
      1354320000
      Nov 30, 2012

      3.0 Still undecided about its usefulness.

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      Easy to Use,Lightweight,Quality Lenses,Strong Construction

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      Not really sure how much this improves the photons coming through the eyepiece. It does seem to do a little, but knowing you're using it sometimes give you an idea that its working, but for me, I wonder if the money spent is worth the minimal increase in viewing performance. I would recommend it, but try to use one before buying one.

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      Review by Dark_Falconer of Monroe, GA.
      1322956800
      Dec 3, 2011

      5.0 Essential Renowned Baader Quality Filter

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      Strong Construction,Quality Lenses,Easy to Use,Accurate

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      Using the Baader Moon & Skyglow filter by itself showed more detail and more contrast as expected and I am very satisfied with its performance. However, when combined with the Baader UV/IR filter its performance is nothing short of outstanding with breathtaking clarity and contrast.

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      Review by dino of Italy.
      1320537600
      Nov 5, 2011

      5.0 Very good product

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      Accurate

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      Using it on visual for planets with a mak 150/1800

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      Review by Jack of Salt Lake City, Utah.
      1307577600
      Jun 8, 2011

      4.0 A great filter for planetary imaging

      Pros:

      Great picture quality,Great Value,Quality Lenses

      Cons:

      Not great at full moon

      Comments:

      I've taken good afocal pictures of jupiter and the 4 galilean moons with this filter and Meade Series 5000 6.7mm UWA eyepiece in my 12" F/4.9 Dob scope, when everyone said it'll never work!
      Really brings out the colors of the cloud bands! can't wait to see mars with it!

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      Review by Shadow2097 of Pittsburgh, PA.
      1292803200
      Dec 19, 2010

      5.0 Must have filter

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      Strong Construction,Accurate,Quality Lenses,Compact

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      I live in a suburban neighborhood with moderate to severe light pollution. I'm generally restricted to lunar, planetary, or bright clusters for observing. Nebulae, galaxies, and faint comets are generally drowned out by streetlights and my neighbor's porch lights.

      Using this filter I can easily pick out detail and structure in the Andromeda Galaxy and the Orion Nebula. Fainter nebulae suddenly stand out from the background.

      The only downside I can come up with is that it does tend to give objects a slightly greenish tint. Given the choice of a greenish tint or not being able to see these objects at all, it's hardly a drawback at all.

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      Review by Skygeek of Los Angeles.
      1292716800
      Dec 18, 2010

      5.0 It really works

      Pros:

      Quality Lenses

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      None

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      This little filter really works. It gives more contrast to planets and blocks some of the sky glow. I highly recommend this filter.

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      Review by SteveG of Seattle.
      1272931200
      May 3, 2010

      5.0 Great Planetary Filter!

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      Quality Lenses

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      The Baader M&S filter is excellent for cutting glare and bringing out surface features on Mars, without drastically changing the color of the planet. I do not use color filters, but I purchased this based on forum recommendations. I have not liked filters that change the overall color of a planet, so I strictly used only ND filters, until now. I suspect it will work equally as well on Jupiter.

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      Review by Yud of Atlanta, GA.
      1268092800
      Mar 8, 2010

      4.0 Noticable improvement

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      Strong Construction,Quality Lenses

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      I was dubious about this filter's hype, but it does what it says it will. With the filter, on a night with a 3rd quarter moon, the back ground was noticably darker with the filter and the 'faint fuzzies' were just a bit easier to make out. Over all, I'd rate the improvement to be about 10-20%. It doesn't work miracles, but it definitely works.

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      Review by Mike H of Natick, MA.
      1265932800
      Feb 11, 2010

      4.0 Great for Mars

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      Compact,Accurate,Strong Construction,Quality Lenses

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      I'm not sure why they call this a "Moon and Skyglow" filter because it doesn't seem to help me very much with either of those things, but it's a nice contrast booster for planetary observation. I've been especially pleased with it for Mars observation. The with and without pictures of Mars that they publish are realistic.

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      Review by Wally of Lexington Park, Maryland.
      1265932800
      Feb 11, 2010

      3.0 Not quite as good as expeceted

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      Quality Lenses

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      I bought this after reading the reviews that this filter enhanced views of Jupiter. To be truth full I did not notice much of a difference in the view with or with out the filter. I did try it on the Orion nebula and noticed a slight improvement even thought this not a nebular filter.

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      Review by Top Jimmy of Ottawa, ON.
      1263859200
      Jan 18, 2010

      3.0 Good quality but limited application

      Pros:

      Strong Construction,Quality Lenses

      Cons:

      Not for light pollution

      Comments:

      As with other Baader Planetarium products, this filter is of very high quality. I purchased it to use as a light pollution filter on a small aperture refractor, but it does very little to cut out light pollution. It does however "boost" the apparent contrast in views of the moon and planets, with very little colour change...kind of like those blue-blocker sunglasses! It boosts contrast in terrestrial use too.

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      Review by Jibby of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.
      1250467200
      Aug 16, 2009

      4.0 Baader Neo Skyglow Filter

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      Compact,Quality Construction

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      The Baader Neo Moon & Skyglow Filter does what it is designed for in that it increases the contrast between the background sky and most deep sky objects such as nebulae when observing from light polluted suburban locations.
      The filter does not perform miracles but it offers, what seems to me, an 10% increase in the visibility of faint objects from these locations, therefore making observing with a telescope just that little more enjoyable.

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    33. urban_astro

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      Jun 22, 2009

      5.0 Outstanding for planet viewing!

      Pros:

      Enhanced contrast on planets. Far and away better than regular color filters.

      Cons:

      Might disappoint those buying it specifically for suppressing skyglow, or moonlight.

      Comments:

      The name of this filter "Moon & Skyglow" may cause folks to pass over this filter's biggest strength, which is a planet filter. In my refractor and reflector, surface features on Mars, Jupiter and Saturn were more vivid and contrasty, without any significant color shift.

      In fact what color shift that does occur is an improvement as the colors seem brighter and "purer" (not actually so, but you have to use it to appreciate it). Those who have used traditional color filters when viewing the planets and were understandably nonplussed will be surprised at the results of this one. The opacity is mild -- comparable to an 80A filter, yet whites seem whiter than without the filter.

      If you only had to own ONE planet filter, this should be the one.

      As for the filter's title uses: On the Moon, there is a pleasing slight color shift (whiter disk). Space above the Moon appears darker than without the filter.

      As a skyglow filter, it is very mild. It won't significantly dim the views, and the sky IS noticeably darker for viewing DSOs (I'm in a white zone for light pollution). This can be useful for some short exposure astrophotography, but is still not as aggressive as normal broadband filter.

      Minuses? Well, it probably won't work for Venus.

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      Review by Chote of Bangkok, Thailand.
      1243382400
      May 26, 2009

      4.0 Great for my light polluted area

      Pros:

      Compact,Strong Construction,Accurate

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      Comments:

      I live in Bangkok, a capital city of Thailand, where my observatory is surrounded by three Condominiums. Before using this filter, I was able to take at most two minutes exposure (Canon DSLR) before the image washed out. Neodymium filter allows me to take three to five minutes long before having sky fog in my image.

      When seeing the color histogram in Photoshop, I notice that the filter is great at red and blue wavelength whilst the green channel is cut off by almost half. However, the color balance can be dealt with post processing easily.

      Overall, I'm very happy with the product. It allows me to collect more details in deep sky objects, by longer exposure, with a very reasonable price.

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    35. AstroGuy1

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      Review by prk9h of Virginia.
      1237852800
      Mar 23, 2009

      4.0 Moon & Skyglow Filter 1.25"

      Pros:

      Improves contrast

      Cons:

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      This is a great filter for bright objects like the Moon and Venus. It dims the brightness and improves the contrast, yet it doesn't degrade the image like some cheap Moon filters do. It is a high quality piece and the price is comparable to other Moon filters. The dimming effect is probably not sufficient for a scope larger than about 8" for the Moon and Venus, but it's great for smaller scopes.

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    36. prk9h

      prk9h New Member

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      1193414820
      Oct 26, 2007

      4.0 Moon & Skyglow Filter 1.25"

      Pros:

      Dims while improving contrast

      Cons:

      Extent of dimming might not be sufficient for a big scope

      Comments:

      This is a great filter for bright objects like the Moon and Venus. It dims the brightness and improves the contrast, yet it doesn't degrade the image like some cheap Moon filters do. It is a high quality piece and the price is comparable to other Moon filters. The dimming effect is probably not sufficient for a scope larger than about 8" for the Moon and Venus, but it's great for smaller scopes.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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