Filter difference

[pob175]

A newb question what is the differencec if any between Optolong UHC Light Pollution Filter and https://www.firstlightoptics.com/light-pollution-reduction/light-pollution-filter.html?

Thankyou for your time

 

Paul

[John]

Hi Paul,

This article below explains the difference between these types of filters.

A UHC filter, if it is properly executed, should fit into the category of narrow band filters explained in the article.

The Light Pollution Reduction Filter fits into the category of broad band / LPR filters as explained in the article.

I hope that helps a bit :

https://www.prairieastronomyclub.org/useful-filters-for-viewing-deep-sky-objects/

 

 

 

[Jiggy 67]

9 hours ago, John said:

Hi Paul,

This article below explains the difference between these types of filters.

A UHC filter, if it is properly executed, should fit into the category of narrow band filters explained in the article.

The Light Pollution Reduction Filter fits into the category of broad band / LPR filters as explained in the article.

I hope that helps a bit :

https://www.prairieastronomyclub.org/useful-filters-for-viewing-deep-sky-objects/

 

 

 

Probably the best article I’ve read on filters 

[Pixies]

44 minutes ago, Jiggy 67 said:

Probably the best article I’ve read on filters 

That has made it to the select list of my Astronomy bookmarked links!

[John]

This piece by Phil Harrington is quite useful as well:

https://astronomy.com/-/media/import/files/pdf/8/c/7/0805_nebula_filters.pdf

[Jiggy 67]

17 hours ago, John said:

This piece by Phil Harrington is quite useful as well:

https://astronomy.com/-/media/import/files/pdf/8/c/7/0805_nebula_filters.pdf

Another excellent article. I find a lot of mixed opinions on filters, some people prefer not to use them at all, but I think this article shows that with the right filter for the right job, and a bit of patient use, they can make a big difference. Unfortunately it also shows that if you want good results, you need to put your hand in your pocket!!......there are no cheap filters in the article