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Originally Posted by cookie8
Another accessory you might want to consider is a narrow band pass(nebula)filter if you observe mostly in your suburban backyard. Nebulae really stand out as if under dark country sky.
Enjoy your new toy
Vincent |
Hi Taxman,
I might add to Vincent's suggestion about the Narrowband Nebula filter and light polluted skies from your backyard. I bought a UHC-S narrowband nebula filter and while it does enhance the
nebula that you see, it darkens everything else to the point where its very hard to see many stars at all (its like wearing sunglasses at night).
My suggestion is to get a Moon and Skyglow type filter which reduces the artificial light from streetlamps and glow from the city as well as the moon's light when it is intrusive to viewing. I tried both and trust me, you will use the M&S filter MUCH more than the more expensive narrowband one. I pretty much leave mine in all the time when viewing from my backyard.
FYI: Ba'ader UHC-S is about $129, M&S is about $85.
Cheers
Chris