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Old 08-11-2016, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jeelan View Post
I've had some good observing sessions using my 2" DGM NPB and O-III filters.

As such I'm thinking of getting some filters for viewing larger objects with my 100mm binoculars.

they take 1.25" eyepieces (using Denk 14's and Delite 11's).

I was wondering what the general consensus is regarding filters for these type of binoculars; is it better to have a filter in one eyepiece only or should both be filtered?

I was thinking of getting 1.25" filters to screw into the barrel of the eyepieces.

I'm right eye dominant so if i only filter one eyepiece, should it be the dominant eye or non-dominant eye?

On a separate note, I'm also thinking of getting a H-Beta filter (2"). Any recommendations for brand? Was thinking of using Omega Optics (same guys that make the NPB filters for DGM) but can't see anything on their website for H-Beta...

Omega Filters

thanks
Jeelan
I have a 81mm Vixon Binocular telescope with interchangeable eyepieces(1.25") barrels 12 mm and 25mm.
I use Lumicon UHC filters and get very good results with them on large nebula(veil neb and Tarrantula etc
I think the O111 filters are a little dark and there isn't a lot of objects to view with O111 in such small optical aid.
There are only a couple of objects also for H-Beta filters and again 4"/100mm is a bit small to get any decent observations with that filter.
Cheers
Also you may want to buy some solar filter material and make some filters.
The sun is much more 3 dimensional with two eyes.
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