does anyone have a list of all the types of moon filters you can purchase? and what their used for?
i want better resolution when observing the full moon.
Hi Julian , you want to get a Polarising filter , it will give the view that you are after ,
Brian.
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Originally Posted by Julian
does anyone have a list of all the types of moon filters you can purchase? and what their used for?
i want better resolution when observing the full moon.
Hi Julian
I use a gso neutral density (nd) 96 0.9
That cuts down the glare a lot and I think it was only $20 deliverd
Or you can stop down your scope with cardboard take it from say 6in down to 3in or 2in won't lose res but. Cuts glare
If you read my article on "Visual Astronomy and the use of filters" it explains the difference between neutral density (moon) filters and variable polarising filters.
In my opinion the Variable Polarising filter from Orion or Lumicon is easily the best option. It gives variable rates of blockout from 5% to 35% which is user adjustable. You may want to vary the degree of blockout depending on scope aperture, eyepiece and moon phase.
If you read my article on "Visual Astronomy and the use of filters" it explains the difference between neutral density (moon) filters and variable polarising filters.
In my opinion the Variable Polarising filter from Orion or Lumicon is easily the best option. It gives variable rates of blockout from 5% to 35% which is user adjustable. You may want to vary the degree of blockout depending on scope aperture, eyepiece and moon phase.
Hi Julian , you want to get a Polarising filter , it will give the view that you are after , 
OOPS . Yes .
