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Omegon Filters Moon filter 1.25"

Product no.: 5085
Manufacturer: Omegon

$ 24.95

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Manufacturer's product description:

The universal moon and contrast filter from Omegon

The 1.25" moon filter, consisting of flat steamed glass, is simply screwed into the eyepiece thread. It reduces the brightness of the moon andthusenhances thecontrastin the observation. This filter is mainly necessary during the major moon phases, since the subjective glare of the moon then is strongest and can quickly become unpleasant.

More than a normal moon filter
However, the filter doesn't only offer advantages during lunar observation, but it also allows forhigh contrast observations of planets.It amplifies the surface details that make observation particularly interesting. The filter is most strong in the red / blue range. Thus, objects such as the 'Great Red Spot' and the bands of cloud on Jupiter appear clearer.
A particularly disruptive factor during observation is theillumination of street lights. This is blocked in the conventional spectral range so that high-contrast observations are possible.

This premium moon filter is much higher quality than similar products: There are some cheap offers in this field where the image quality of the telescope suffers due to the filter. This premium moon filter, however, is characterised byvery good characteristics.

The advantages at a glance:

Solid metal frame (no plastic) with a clean cut thread for the filter thread of 1.25" eyepieces
Clean and homogeneous glass
Solid plastic container
Fits into the filter thread of almost all 1.25" eyepieces
Attenuation of moon light (highly recommended up to 150 mm diameter)
Neutral representation of the moon
High contrast for planets and moon

Our expert comment:

We measured 30% light transmission (corresponding to optical density ND05), which means the filter is perfectly appropriate for telescopes with rather small diameters. For larger telescopes, i.e. 200 mm and more, a filter with less transmission (eg. 8%) would be more effective. In this case, we would recommend, for instance, the Lumicon ND13 grey filter.A maximum of flexibility is achieved with a variable polarizing filter .

A filter is simply screwed into the thread on the eyepiece, as shown in this illustration.

Omegon Filters 1.25" premium Skylum filter

Product no.: 47428
Manufacturer: Omegon

$ 33.40

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Product description:

Omegon 1.25" Skylum filter - the easy way to discover more on Mars and Jupiter

Would you like more detail and contrast when observing the Moon and planets? And that the object should still look natural? - then the Omegon Skylum filter is the 'star' in your eyepiece. It amplifies details in the red or blue parts of the spectrum - see the bands on Jupiter more vividly and make out more detail on Mars.

The advantages in a nutshell

stronger contrast with Jupiter and Mars - see how the red details stand out
deep sky objects - improved contrast with nebulae and galaxies
ideal for small telescopes - the image in the eyepiece is still bright and clear
1.25" filter with filter thread
also suitable for astrophotography

An 'expert' for the entire night sky

You do not need to spend time considering which filter might be useful for your object. The Skylum filter is universal and is suitable for many astronomical objects. It turns the night sky background slightly darker and highlights blue and red colours. It will produce more vivid details, even in reddish nebulae. One has to say - it has a real 'sky glow' effect.

The filter increases contrast, but causes little attenuation. It is useful for observing the crescent phases of the Moon. It prevents blooming when observing bright planets. And what are the advantages for you? - in future, you will be able to observe these objects in even more detail.

Nullifies artificial light

Similar to a nebula filter, the Skylum filter only allows certain wavelengths to pass through, and reduces scattered light. In addition, it blocks the light of many street lamps - for example the spectral lines from sodium vapour lamps. The light of the astronomical objects is therefore seen more intensely by the eye.

For small and large telescopes

The Skylum filter has high light transmission. This makes it ideal for visual observing with small or large telescopes. It will do a good job even with an 80mm telescope.

The 'nice' filter for star clusters and galaxies

Do the stars looking like glittering diamonds on black velvet? That would be nice. But from the city, the sky sometimes looks like a grey concrete wall. Bur you do not have to put up with this - put the Skylum filter into your eyepiece and to start enjoying star clusters and galaxies. Already the sky looks much darker and the objects clearly more beautiful.

Make more of your observing!

Omegon Filters 1.25'' lunar filter, 13% light transmission

Product no.: 54436
Manufacturer: Omegon

$ 39.95

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Product description:

Omegon premium Moon filter - to ensure that your lunar observing is fun

Does the Moon appear far too bright when observing it through your telescope? The Omegon Moon filter reduces the brightness and increases contrast. It screws easy into your eyepiece, permitting relaxed observing and stopping the Moon from dazzling you.

The advantages in a nutshell:

Omegon neutral density filter - tones down moonlight for more comfortable observing
neutral image - the Moon retains its natural appearance
high contrast - discover thousands of craters and fine structures
for your eyepiece - fits onto any 2" eyepiece with a filter thread

The Moon is too bright - tone it down a bit

The Moon can be so bright that you can easily read a newspaper by its light at night. But anyone looking through a telescope will note just how bright the Moon really is. It often irritates the retina and dazzles the eye in unpleasantly. No wonder - the full Moon is 25,000 times brighter than the brightest star in the night sky. So having a neutral density filter is definitely an 'ace up your sleeve' when observing the brighter lunar phases.

From 200 mm aperture - only 13% light

The Omegon Moon filter reduces the brightness of the Moon, allowing only 13% of its light into your eye. This makes it ideally suited for lunar observing with larger telescopes with a 200mm aperture or larger.

Polished glass for a clear view

You are purchasing a first class product with the Omegon Moon filter - a polished glass filter held in an anodised aluminium mount. The filter glass has been ground and stained throughout the entire glass volume. This avoidance of using a superficial coating means that it cannot wear out, even after many years of use.

A Moon filter belongs in the eyepiece case of every amateur astronomer. But, above all, it is a must for comfortable lunar observing.