Filters for reducing glare?

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Hi Folks,

Just a quickie, if anyone could offer some advice filter, please?

I’ve a shiny new 200p and loving it!! First light last week was in a very hazy sky (I couldn’t wait), with only the brightest objects peering through. I’d probably say seeing was 5/10. Mars was the easiest target to view, although only at around 50% as bright as good seeing conditions.

What I saw blew me away......

Using a Tal X3 Barlow the image was pin-sharp, easily spotting the darker regions and polar cap. Waiting for a clear night I was like a kid waiting for Christmas! So the hallowed day arrives AND Mars was so bright that the detail was washed out. Would someone be able to recommend a filter that will reduce the glare from the brighter objects, please? I have a revelation 82A, but seems to just tint the image blue rather than enhance it. I’m looking for a filter to help with my SPC900, just at the moment it’s a bit too bright for imaging.

Thanks,

Sean.

[coulthamst]

ND25 (neutral density) filter works for me in my 200mm Flextube dob.

Jim.

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Thanks for the help, Jim.

I've had a google of those and they're fairly cheap. Can I ask which brand you're using, please?

Thanks again,

Sean.

[coulthamst]

Mine is an Antares cheapy. There are probably better quality solutions at higher price, but as I said it works for me!

Jim.

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Sounds good to me, Jim!

Worth a punt at that price, methinks.

Thanks again,

Sean.

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I've just came across a baader version over at FLO. Has anyone any experience of these with a Skywatcher 200p, please??

Cheers!

First Light Optics - Baader Neutral Density Moon filters

[Hungovergraham]

I use baader ir- cut moon & sky glow neodymium filter I found it a good alrounder may be bait more money but work it

[rwilkey]

The Baader ND96 (0.09) filter is good but the Neodynium is even better.

[Stu]

I agree regarding the Neodymium filter. It reduces glare and still gives a nice natural colour to the objects you are viewing.

Had mine under a week and it is the best filter for Mars by far, plus a range of other objects

Stu

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Thanks for the input, Gents! I'll have a good look at those and see if I can pick one up this coming month.

Cheers!

Sean.