looking at the moon

[BalderAsir]

a really noobish question, but that sucker is bright. is it safe to look at through a telescope without a filter or should i use on. The scope i have came with a moon filter but its annoying with the green hue, plus i don't actually think it makes it any duller......


thanks all

[leon]

Although it is very bright it wont do any damage to your eyes, other than being annoying, it would be best and more comfortable to use a filter, to make your viewing more pleasant.

Leon

[BalderAsir]

thanks Leon. it was only with my K25mm that it bothered me.

just gotta build a better finderscope

[erick]

You can pick up a different neutral density filter then is not green, more grey so gives a more natural look. Check all the usual suppliers.

[erick]

I should have added, don't study the Moon then go looking for the fainter objects unless you wait some time. Mostly you'll just see purple spots!

Hint, leave the Moon (and Jupiter) to the last object to view of a session!

[BalderAsir]

yeah i learnt that the hard way the other night lol

[rmcpb]

A variable polarising filter is best if you want a lunar filter. After saying that mine was in my case last night when I was out with the 13" on the moon. Really bright with the 19mm lense, OK with the 9mm and no problem with anything shorter. You get used to it but remember Erik's advice, you will be night blind in your observing eye for quite a while.