Attaching Filters

cjmarsh81 · #1 28-03-2006, 11:43 AM

I have a Newbie question about filters. I want to get a moon filter and was just wondering where/how I attach it. From what I have read it screws onto the EP. Where? None of my EP's have a thread where I would think of putting a filter. Do I need a special EP with a thread? Or does it screw into the focuser somehow?

P.S. From memory my local shop has a gso moon filter for $25. Are these ok?

ving (David) · #2 28-03-2006, 12:13 PM

it would screw into the base/bottom of the eyepiece... you will notice the thread on the inside of the eyepiece barrel

Merlin66 (Ken) · #3 28-03-2006, 12:14 PM

Normally all the newer eyepieces both 1/1/4" and 2" have an internally threaded barrel.
If you feel just inside the front edge of the eyepiece you should notice a fine thread or roughness this is where the filters fit.

cjmarsh81 · #4 28-03-2006, 12:30 PM

I can feel the thread in the bottom/base of the eyepiece but nothing in the front. I thought the filters went on the front of the EP's somehow.

Merlin66 (Ken) · #5 28-03-2006, 12:41 PM

Yes they do. They thread into the inside of the barrel but are about the same external diameter as the eyepiece so they sit infront of the eyepiece.

ving (David) · #6 28-03-2006, 12:44 PM

nah mate

straight in the bottom

as fer what filter to get... well i'm not much of a filter man... a nd filter?

cjmarsh81 · #7 28-03-2006, 12:45 PM

In that case, mine do not have the thread. The main EP I want to use it on is my Vixen LV. This has a 2cm Rubber fold-down eye relief and no thread anywhere.

cjmarsh81 · #8 28-03-2006, 12:46 PM

Yes I think it is an nd filter. I am just going to get one that says 'moon filter' to be safe.

ving (David) · #9 28-03-2006, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjmarsh81

In that case, mine do not have the thread. The main EP I want to use it on is my Vixen LV. This has a 2cm Rubber fold-down eye relief and no thread anywhere.

you are looking at the wrong end of your EP... the thread is on the other end on the inside.

janoskiss (Steve H) · #10 28-03-2006, 12:54 PM

Filters go on the bottom of the barrel, CJ. Your EPs will take them no probs.

cjmarsh81 · #11 28-03-2006, 12:55 PM

Ok ok. I will go to the shop and just have a look at the thing.

cjmarsh81 · #12 28-03-2006, 12:56 PM

Thanks Ving and Janoskiss. This is why I posted the question, I always pictured them going between your eye and the eyepiece.

ving (David) · #13 28-03-2006, 01:06 PM

here like this cj...

http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/...pe-filter2.jpg

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #14 28-03-2006, 04:39 PM

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ving (David) · #15 28-03-2006, 05:22 PM

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cjmarsh81 · #16 28-03-2006, 07:07 PM

Thanks Ving, that looks pretty straight forward.

Unreal Tournament???? What are you thinking. Go Quake!

ving (David) · #17 29-03-2006, 12:30 PM

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i have a game on my phone called NY Nights which is sims like and it annoys the hell outta her

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cjmarsh81 · #20 29-03-2006, 02:40 PM

I just got my moon filter and it screws onto the bottom of the EP like you said. Cheers.

Mr Ving. Do not mock the mighty Quake!