Filters...a little confused?

[hellothere123]

It was mentioned to get the #82 or #80 blue filter...which is $30.00

But there is a filter kit from Celestron 94119-10 with #21, #80, #15, polarizing filter = $45.00

Which is the better deal?

Another option is the Baader Premium Filter sets for $70

Need some help deciding....

I was about to get the Antares ND13 moon filter for $15, but was advised to get the Orion variable polarizing filter instead for $40.00

[x6gas]

I have been told that the items in kits are sometimes not to the same standard of individual items, but I am not sure that's true in this case...

I don't have direct experience of Celestron filters, but I have a set of 2" Baaders and I'm very pleased with them.

Hope this helps!

[hellothere123]

How do you know which Baader filters to go with...as there is a blue set, red set, green, etc? as on this site:

Canadian Telescopes : Accessories : Filters

[x6gas]

Those aren't sets, the Baader filters look to be CN$ 69.60 each on that website, I'm afraid.

What do you need the filter for, and why blue specifically?

[LukeSkywatcher]

Personally i dont find coloured filters to be much use.

[hellothere123]

I was told to get the filters for the moon and planets...but maybe I'll just stick to the Orion variable polarizing filter...so I can turn the brightness of the moon down!

[LukeSkywatcher]

Moon filter is great and a light pollution filter. The rest you can honestly do without.,

[stolenfeather]

Interesting. I have heard both sides of the spectrum when it comes to filters. I guess in the end I'll just take the plunge and see for myself.

Isabelle

[cyborg421]

I would recommended this filter

NPB 1.25" ? DGM Optics? Nebula Astronomy Filter | eBay

It does bring out more detail of nebulosity. The Orion nebula is more extended with it, for example.

Simon