Sky @ Night Mag Free Filter

[TopHouse]

Looking at the subscriptions page in the magazine, it seems the free LP filter for subscribing is an OVP one, can anyone confirm that this is exactly the same skywatcher LP filter that a lot on here rave about?

[red dwalf]

are not OVP the main dealers or importers for the skywatcher range of equipment ? or is that OVL ?

[zhgutas]

are not OVP the main dealers or importers for the skywatcher range of equipment ? or is that OVL ?

Yeah it's OVL, and yes, these filters do look exactly the same. well, to my weary eyes that is

Marius

[TopHouse]

OVL, it's a typo, I know OVL distribute skywatcher but just wondered if these were the 'good ones' or some 'cheapo batch' they'd had knocked up for the mag.

[red dwalf]

i hope that they aren`t cheap copys as i too was thinking of subscibing to the mag, makes it very tempting

[TopHouse]

It does make it very tempting as basically, if you were fancying one of the filters, and the reports do seem very good, you're basically buying the filter & getting the sub for free! But you never know if it IS the same one or some 'batch' as i said above, i'm sure someone in here will be able to confirm.

[red dwalf]

keep me informed,

i have a fair amount of street lights round here so any help would be great

[zhgutas]

If all guessing fails, I'm sure you could just ask them ...

Marius

EDIT: actually just did it we'll see what's what tomorrow, I hope hehe

[part timer]

I hate to say this, but if you live in reasonably light polluted area (as I do) then the cheaper filters will not make a tremendous difference.

If you have slightly polluted skies you may find you prefer not to use filters as they make things funny colours and still don't really improve the sky much.

If you live in or near a largish town or city them a proper UHC type is the best bet for most objects and telescopes. For 8" scopes and above an OIII filter can be useful too, but is less general purpose.

If you like S@N magazine then certainly subscribe, but it's probably better if you don't do it just to get the filter as it's likely to a bit disappointing.

You have just given me an idea to do some more mini reviews on filters though! (I've been through a few)

[TopHouse]

Did anyone manage to find out the answer to this one?