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Lunar & Planetary Filters

 

To help you get the most out of your time observing the Moon and planets, High Point Scientific carries an assortment of filters that will aid in bringing out fine detail and accentuate certain features. We highly recommend the Apertura 1.25” Lunar and Planetary Filter Set to help you see these details and features. The color filters allow you to view the planets in various colors which will accentuate and highlight features that are enhanced by the color of the filter you are using. Neutral density filters act as a “dimmer switch” for the Moon’s brightness, allowing only a certain amount of light to pass through. These are beneficial for observing the Moon when it is half full or more. Finally, there is the variable polarizing filter which allows the user to adjust how much light is allowed to pass through, thus enabling you to fine-tune the amount of light you see.

Adding these filters to your next observing session could be the key to taking your planetary and lunar observing to the next level. Give them a try and let us know what you think!