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Originally Posted by JJDOBBER79
I would get a red dot finder if your scope didn't come with one. Best piece of equipment I have bought so far. I don't know how useful the colour filters are. Maybe someone else can weigh in on this.
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Thanks, it did come with a red dot finder. I agree: it is really useful.
This is the ad about the colour filters and what they do. They are not very expensive (they are Seben filters).
Orange (46%)
Due to the absorption of blue-greenish colours it is especially suitable for the observation of orange-yellowish surface structures on Mars. It also increases the perceptibility of details in Jupiter's and Saturn's belts and polar regions.
Dark Blue (17%)
Blocks transmission of orange and red almost completely. Is especially suitable for the observation of Jupiter's Great Red Spot and its reddish belts. It brings out details of Saturn's ring system. In greater apertures it even brings out cloud details on Venus. Can also be used to observe dust storms on Mars.
Light Green (53%)
A popular filter for the observation of the Martian polar ice caps and yellowish dust storms on Mars surface. Also great for observations of the moon. The contrast of the red and blue regions in Jupiter's atmosphere will be enhanced.
Grey (13%)
Ideally suitable for the observation of the moon as well as other bright planets and reflecting celestial objects like double stars. Great results can also be reached in combination with other coloured filters.