Lunar Filters

[Julian]

does anyone have a list of all the types of moon filters you can purchase? and what their used for?
i want better resolution when observing the full moon.

[brian nordstrom]

:) Hi Julian , you want to get a Polarising filter , it will give the view that you are after ,
Brian.

[omegacrux]

Hi Julian
I use a gso neutral density (nd) 96 0.9
That cuts down the glare a lot and I think it was only $20 deliverd
Or you can stop down your scope with cardboard take it from say 6in down to 3in or 2in won't lose res but. Cuts glare

David

[Shark]

funny -i just got sent this link yesterday by a mate
here s the marketing hype
http://www.spaceref.com/telescopes/Filters-Filters-Filters-How-Different-Filters-Can-Better-Your-View.html

i ve got no idea if they work as advertised

[Julian]

cheers thanks everyone:thumbsup:

[gb_astro]

Brian, don't you mean a variable polarising filter?

gb.

[ausastronomer]

Hi Julian,

If you read my article on "Visual Astronomy and the use of filters" it explains the difference between neutral density (moon) filters and variable polarising filters.

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/63-680-0-0-1-0.html

In my opinion the Variable Polarising filter from Orion or Lumicon is easily the best option. It gives variable rates of blockout from 5% to 35% which is user adjustable. You may want to vary the degree of blockout depending on scope aperture, eyepiece and moon phase.

http://www.lumicon.com/astronomy-accessories.php?cid=21

You need to make sure you get the "variable" polariser not the single polariser.

Cheers,
John B

[Julian]

yeah thanks john your very knowledgeable it seems on these things cheers and thanks :thumbsup:

[brian nordstrom]

;) OOPS . Yes .
Brian.