cutepetgroomer Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 So far I have obtained only one filter a green moon filter . I've been having fun experimenting with it. I also know that I am keen on obtaining more eyepieces and filters . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan potts Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Can't say I am a big fan of the Moon green, I did rather like the 25% ND filter for the Moon I was loaned a good while back, I also had the use of a double polerizer as well but found that a bit un-necessary. On lower powers the Moon does have a bite to it, at least if you are observing it the is no need to get dark adapted. It is funny when you look at anything after with the observing eye, I call it the cheap sunglasses look, everything looks brownish.Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piero Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Can't say I am a big fan of the Moon green, I did rather like the 25% ND filter for the Moon I was loaned a good while back, I also had the use of a double polerizer as well but found that a bit un-necessary. On lower powers the Moon does have a bite to it, at least if you are observing it the is no need to get dark adapted. It is funny when you look at anything after with the observing eye, I call it the cheap sunglasses look, everything looks brownish.AlanI have also tried a variable polarising filter (2 filters) as well as a single polarising filter on the Moon. I found I prefer the view without any of them on this target, so far. Whereas the single polarising filter helps me to see some shades on Jupiter's North and South Equatorial belts, which are normally unreachable without filter, on the Moon, this filter does not show anything more but actually removes a bit of light (and therefore detail).I will try again in the next weeks, but so far, this is what I can say.Regarding colour filters on the Moon, it is a no for me too. I love its white and black colours, and don't like to see the white replaced with a non-real colour. Same think why I have not bought a solar continuum filter, and only use a polariser filter (in addition to the mandatory solar filter!) on this target. It is a matter of taste of course. For some people, colour filters improve the contrast. Assuming this is true, I belong to the group who prefer less contrast but a natural colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Why bother with any filter?Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Why bother with any filter?PeterI feel that as well but many folks seem to feel that they are practically mandatory.The 1st pic in the original post looks like the view from a spaceship porthole in a 1960's "B" movie sci-fi epic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Why bother with any filter?PeterBecause OIII and UHC filters do an excellent job.I use a Neodymium to good effect on Jupiter and Mars.John, I know you don't use filters other than OIII/UHC etc, but I do think a lot depends on your eyes. I know mine are very different, the left I use for observing and gives less bright images but excellent resolution. My right eye shows much brighter views (but worse resolution) so I would likely want some form of filtering if I used this eye on the moon. I'm sure other people's eye vary quite a lot too so everyone's experience and requirements are different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSkywatcher Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 I'm happy in my Solar observing for the Sun to appear green due to the solar continuum filter i have. I dont need to use it and the views without it are fantastic. I dont think i could be happy with a green Moon though.I also have a variable polarising filter for solar observing, and a standard Moon filter (came as part of a kit). I really have no need for either. The Hershel wedge i use for solar is already polarised, and i dont find any need for a Moon filter.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piero Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I should have written a bit better. For solar observation, I use the full variable polarising filter (plus the solar wedge), not the single polarising filter.This only with the Nag 7 (exit pupil 1.2mm) though. For smaller exit pupils, I only just the solar wedge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awestruck Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Although i agree with the above opinions of going filterless, i have found a dark blue colour filter gives more contrasts on the moon. You should try it if you enjoy colour filters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceWalker Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 IMO, high magnification is the best Moon filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSkywatcher Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 CutepetgroomerOne Non-green Moon filter is on its way to you.Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan potts Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Very kind of you Paul.Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSkywatcher Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Very kind of you Paul.AlanI'm all for giving away stuff that is not needed, for free, if someone else wants/needs it. Ive had members send me stuff for free.Just the way things go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highburymark Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 as an avid moon viewer must say I've always found my basic orion moon filter disappointing - best views without Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSkywatcher Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 as an avid moon viewer must say I've always found my basic orion moon filter disappointing - best views withoutI agree. For observing the Moon, no filter is needed. However, i couldnt allow cutepetgroomer to observe the Moon as green. Its just wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutepetgroomer Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 I've been without internet for a while but now back .. Love the moon filter. I've since obtained new eyepieces and a blue filter as well as a red ..I've been looking at telescopes I've found one I'll be happy with.. A reflector scope in 1 25 format. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mak the Night Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I like viewing the Moon with the Baader Neodymium for its contrast views. http://www.firstlightoptics.com/light-pollution-reduction/baader-neodymium-filter.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3ptune Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 --> I use a variable polarizing filter to watch the moon, it prevents all the discomfort and a lot of eye struggle while looking at the bright moon and dark paper map. I won't get back to no filter, I even use it at 200x... Some quality is lost but for me it's mandatory, comfort for my eyes. Neodymium looks like an interesting filter too, providing an enhancing effect without changing the colour. (; I want to try one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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