Variable Polariser Filter 1.25"

[skygazer]

Hi everyone

I have a skywatcher 200p dob and find viewing the moon and Jupiter can be I little bit too bright, I have decided to get a Variable Polariser Filter 1.25" and was wondering if anyone could recommend one

Thanks

Paul

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[BazMark]

I purchased mine from FLO. I just checked and they still sell the same one and it works really well.

[Grunthos]

I bought an Antares variable filter 3 or so years ago from RVO, it works fine.

(The FLO filter referred to in the previous post can be found here for comparison).

[skygazer]

Thanks for reply, does it have a fair amount of adjustment?

Paul

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[umadog]

Those things have a lot of adjustment. However, they may degrade the views a bit. I know everyone's eyes are different but Jupiter really shouldn't be too bright. Have you tried observing it without getting dark adapted first? You may see more detail this way and you won't have problems with glare.

[rwilkey]

The Variable Polarizing Filters from FLO are superb, Sky Watcher's I believe, well worth the money and the 1.25" comes in a superb hexagonal plastic case for protection. The 2" ones come as two separate pieces in the standard circular and very strong cases. Both great to use and good value for money: First Light Optics - Variable Polarizing Moon Filter

[skygazer]

Thanks for advice, it is mainly the moon that's too bright but even with non adapted eyes on a dark night Jupiter is too bright.

Flo polarizing moon filter it is then.

Cheers,

Paul

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[BazMark]

I got my first really good view of Venus using mine. It's normally too bright to make out it's phase very well with my scope.

[skygazer]

Variable polarising filter came today from FLO. Tried it on the Moon, Venus and Mars and happy with the results so far.

Thanks again for all your advice.

Paul

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