My First Full Moon Sighting!

[Button Moon]

Hi Eveyone

I saw my first view of a full moon last Friday and it was amazing! I'd only seen it as a thin crescent (not had my telescope long). I think I need a moon filter though because it was very bright in my eye and when I looked away I felt abit dazzled.

Can anyone recommend a good Moon Filter? I have a Skywatcher Skymax 127 Supatrax

Thanks

[Doc]

Moon filters can be picked up pretty cheap.

FLO do a good Baader one but it's a little more money.

Moon & Neutral Density Filters

Some peoples eyes must be more prone then others as I look at the moon with 16" of aperture. yes it's bright but doesn't seem to effect my eyes.

[Button Moon]

Thanks Doc i've just had a look at that on that site. Not too expensive either.

[dark knight]

I've tripped over my tripod a few times after looking at the moon.

[Button Moon]

Really? I'm glad it's not just me then I thought there was something up with my eye! Does it help when you use a moon filter?

[dark knight]

most definitely, think it provides more contrast which aids in seeing finer detail also.

[PaulG]

A variable polarizing filter would be good on the Moon.

Paul

[The Warthog]

If your socpe's camp is equipped with an aperture mask, this is a good time to use it. I have the neutral density filter from the Celestron kit, and it reduces the dazzlement considerable.Using a darker filter like a dark green also helps if you don't have the ND filter. I find green and darkred enhance the contrast between the highlands and the maria, too.