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Stu Ward

21-09-2011, 05:34 PM

I see them on eBay at very low prices.
Get what you pay for ? Or are they a realistic option ?

Thanks

Stu

Liz

22-09-2011, 08:43 AM

these guys are discussing it too Stu ..

http://stargazerslounge.com/beginners-help-advice/64162-seben-orbinar-oiii-uhc-filters.html

Stu Ward

22-09-2011, 11:06 AM

Well i've took a punt on an OIII filter. For $36 its worth a go
I'll let you know when i receive it

Stu

ausastronomer

22-09-2011, 11:29 PM

Hi Stu,

For $36 don't expect an Astronomiks, but the worst case scenario is you blow $36. It's certainly worth a run at that price and I have no doubt it will offer a noticeable improvement over the unfiltered view.

Cheers,
John B

Stu Ward

13-10-2011, 07:04 AM

I had a quick look the other night, during Full moon.
The $36 OIII filter is actually Very good.
I compared it to My Astronomics UHC and the difference is negligable on the targets I had available.

Totally washed out skies due to the moon and I observed :
Swan Nebula
Helix - Very Faint
Dumbbell

Really looking forward to using under better conditions

Stu