mikemph Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 When to use a moon filter, last night I preferred looking at the moon without the filter. Are there vastly different qualities of moon filter.What should I expect from the filter and at some point will it become essential as the moon gets fuller/brighter.Thanks in advancemike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I never use an ND moon filter to dim the image. The only moon filter I use is the Baader Neodymium which improves contrast a bit and gives the moon a nice neutral tone.Some people seem to have trouble adjusting to the brightness and need an ND filter whereas many aren't bothered at all so just try it and if it does bother you then get a filter.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemph Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 thanks, think I will be one who prefers not useing a filter.Really amazed at the detail which can be seen, really looking forward to a full moon.thanksmike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I don't use a filter for the moon or for the planets for that matter. As has been said, the eye adjusts quite quickly to the ambient light.I find full moon the least interesting part of the lunar cycle as it happens - the most detail is to be seen along the terminator which does not exist at a full moon of course and the details of the lunar landscape are washed out in sunlight.I thought the phase tonight (before the clouds arrived here !) was really lovely - so much detail to be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemph Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 the most detail is to be seen along the terminator which does not exist at a full moon of course and the details of the lunar landscape are washed out in sunlight.thanks, makes sense, lets hope for clear skies mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikev1 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I don't filter the moon unless its full and that's only because my eyes are sensitive to the brightness of it in my scope when its full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanmatt Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I bought a cheapy £5 MF recently tried it the other night, and I find it dims things a bit and makes it easier on my eyes. I quite like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobby Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Try masking the ota, leave about a 3 " hole ... works a treat and costs nothing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duns Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I use an ND 0.9 filter and I find it helps - just more comfortable and when you switch to a new target vision is better. I also used it on Mars the other night and I thought the level of detail was slightly improved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshy123 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Got a variable moon filter. I can dial in just what I need to take the edge off the glare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Try masking the ota, leave about a 3 " hole ... works a treat and costs nothing!It's an often quoted solution but bear in mind that doing it means you have the resolution and contrast of a 3" scope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umadog Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I too don't bother with a moon filter. I just light-adapt and get on with it. It's no brighter than it is naked eye, after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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