Robert Watson Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Hi all, just got my new Revalation eyepiece kit , now i have a filter wheel with two filters but i dont really use it. Can someone tell what i should use the different filters for. The filters that came with the kit are Light green #11 navy blue#47 light blue#82a dark red #25 and last a grey #nd96 25%t which i think is the moon filter:icon_scratch: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappySachs Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Good question, and one I'm not equipped to answer However after some googling I came across this article that looks like it may answer your questions. I should point out I've only skim read the start but it looks promising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Watson Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 Hi Happysachs, Thats a good site i'm going to print that off many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E621Keith Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Thanks HappysachsThat's a very useful site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Well I bought the N96 Moon Filter separately, so I know what that's for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callisto Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Yes, this is a good one to keep nearby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Watson Posted November 16, 2010 Author Share Posted November 16, 2010 Was out last night tried all filters with all eyepieces still a lot to learn.The moon filter was brill with a big bright moon,so looking forward to another clear night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixela Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Light BLue #82a: Jupiter (main belt details), occasionally cloud/mist detail and polar caps on Mars, Martian dust storms (when they occur).Red #25: Jupiter in the equatorial band (and in general when the seeing is bad), Mars at moderate power (but you need lots of aperture with this one; I prefer a yellow and orange on anything smaller than a 21" scope, at least if I can magnify enough)Green #11 is useful for star testing achromatic refractors and also as a Mars and Jupiter filter when the #25 is too dark.#47 (which to me is violet rather than "navy blue", but I digress): the choice filter for Venus, Martian polar caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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