do i need an ir/uv filter for neximage on jupiter?

[chemtom24]

do i need an ir/uv filter for when im imaging jupiter with the neximage/ ive read it helps to get clear focus?

[daz]

Yes - is the short answer.

You might also consider an IR Pass filter for the luminance to get even sharper images

[chemtom24]

what thehell is an ir pass filter for luminance? im imaging in B+W raw mode atm, not using filters

[daz]

An IR Pass (as its name suggests) is a filter that cuts wavelengths below the IR wavelengths - i.e. higher than the Red channel.

This suffers much less from distortion than the other colours so you get a sharper image.

However, as you are not using a filter wheel, you won't have the time to change filters before you suffer from rotation on the planet.

So, just stick with the IR/UV filter

[chemtom24]

thanks daz I daresay youve passed the daz challenge :D (sorry ) lol

[daz]