Coma corrector vs Light filter

[guggle (Michael)]

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to get an idea of what people would get first: a coma corrector or light filter.

I knew from the beginning that I would need a coma corrector - it goes without saying with the set up I have. However, I've come to the realisation that a majority of my AP will be done in my backyard in suburban Melbourne and have started to wonder what would be a better first investment.

If I go for a light filter what is the best type to get: h-alpha, CLS-CCD, anythig else?

Any/all advice is greatly appreciated!

Many thanks,
Michael

[Marios (Marios)]

Originally Posted by guggle

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to get an idea of what people would get first: a coma corrector or light filter.

I knew from the beginning that I would need a coma corrector - it goes without saying with the set up I have. However, I've come to the realisation that a majority of my AP will be done in my backyard in suburban Melbourne and have started to wonder what would be a better first investment.

If I go for a light filter what is the best type to get: h-alpha, CLS-CCD, anythig else?

Any/all advice is greatly appreciated!

Many thanks,
Michael

Hi Guggle

Here is a good guide, went down this path myself found the CLS-CCD and the IDAS LPS-D1 to be amongst the highly rated LP filters.
I beleive the IDAS comes in only a threaded 2 inch round filter and the Astronimics in a clip in filter for EOS.

You will need more filters like OIII & H-Alpha for specialist tasks like photographing Nebulas and other objects in specific spectrums.

http://www.pbase.com/samirkharusi/lps_cls_filters

[guggle (Michael)]

Hi Mario,

Thanks for your thoughts!