LP filter for imaging.

[SmokeyJoe]

I live in the middle of a new build estate on the edge of a market town in the Norfolk countryside.  The skies are supposedly bootle 4 according to CO.  My main problem with LP is that because of the design of the estate I am surrounded by houses.  I can count at least 25 second story windows (most of which are lit in the evening) as well as the light glow from the ground floor and some third floor windows.   Added to this are a few security lights, which light the garden indirectly.  

Got my head round scopes, mounts, cameras etc, but the sheer amount of filters is bewildering. 

Can any body recommend a suitable LP filter for imaging.   I am currently using a 450D with a SW 80ED.  

[callisto]

Hi there,

I use the SkyTech filters on my unmodded 1000d

https://www.altairastro.com/skytech-cls-canon-eos-clip-filter-325-p.asp

[stevenson166]

I live in a bortle 8 and use a clip on CLS filter...just try to frame if poss with not much excessive light interference from afformentioned...i was very pleased with my first pic

[discardedastro]

LP filters will help with indirect illumination, is my understanding. So sky glow and illumination of the atmosphere from the ground.

Direct illumination, you're not going to fix that with filters. That's where you want to put barriers up to block local light. Obviously a dome will do best in this regard, but it's quite an undertaking - so panels etc will be order of the day!

The IDAS D2 is a very solid LP filter and will help with the skies if you've got issues higher up.

[stevenson166]

If your equipment is portable enough to go slightly remote (ie Norfolk countryside) then you will be amply rewarded.

Edited November 24, 2020 by stevenson166