If you do astrophotography from a city with light pollution like I do, then this video is for you. In this video I review the new Optolong L-PARA Duo-Band filter. Unlike most Duo-Band and Narrowband filters, this filter can be used on any telescope from a fast F2 hyperstar or RASA to a slow F10 SCT and everything in-between. I test it's halo performance and it's effectiveness at fighting light pollution. Let me know what you think of the video and if you decide to purchase the filter, please use any of the affiliate links below. Clear skies :)
Links to buy this filter ($50 off on SALE right now):
Agena Astro: bit.ly/4fPVQEP
High Point Scientific: bit.ly/425exRB
All-Star Telescope (Highly recommended for Canadians): all-startelescope.com/products/optolong-l-para-l-parallels-filter-2-mounted-opt-l-para-2?sca_ref=6403255.SHIEyEffKU
General Affiliate links which support this channel at no cost to you:
Agena Astro: agenaastro.com/?rfsn=7861342.502056
High Point Scientific: www.highpointscientific.com/?rfsn=7861335.596f7c
ZWO Store: www.zwoastro.com/?ref=abdurastro
All-Star Telescope (Highly recommended for Canadians): all-startelescope.com/?sca_ref=6403255.SHIEyEffKU
My Recommended Equipment:
Smart Telescopes:
Seestar S50 All-In-One Smart Telescope:
USA and International (Agena Astro): bit.ly/4d4XZw7
Canada (All-Star Telescope): all-startelescope.com/products/zwo-seeastar-s50-all-in-one-smart-telescope-zwo-seestar-s50?sca_ref=6403255.SHIEyEffKU
SeeStar Accessories: all-startelescope.com/products/ast-core-seestar-accessories?sca_ref=6403255.SHIEyEffKU
Seestar S30 All-In-One Smart Telescope: bit.ly/3VzKWvB
SeeStar Tripod Leveller: all-startelescope.com/products/ast-core-seestar-accessories?sca_ref=6403255.SHIEyEffKU
USB Powerbank for Smart Telescopes: amzn.to/3VsKC0V
Dwarflabs DWARF 3 (pre-order): dwarflab.com?aff=132
Mounts and Tripods:
ZWO AM3 (Sale: FREE Carbon Fiber Tripod): bit.ly/4bGhD0w
ZWO AM5 (Sale: FREE Carbon Fiber Tripod): bit.ly/3vZ3Dzp
ZWO TC40 Carbon Fiber Tripod: bit.ly/3Qc9b0g
iOptron CEM70: bit.ly/3Q7KdyT
iOptron Tri-Pier: bit.ly/3WbgfhC
Sky-Watcher EQ6R Pro: bit.ly/3PwUdli
Cameras:
ASI2600mc DUO Color Camera: bit.ly/3We5x9e
ASI2600MM PRO Monochrome Camera: bit.ly/3WcVvG3
ZWO ASI6200MC Pro Color Full Frame Camera: bit.ly/3QdM9G6
Telescopes and optics:
Celestron 11" EdgeHD: bit.ly/4apIE7b
Starizona Hyperstar 11: bit.ly/494gopO
Celestron RASA 8" Astrograph: bit.ly/3UtlVlQ
Askar FRA400 72mm f/5.6 Quintuplet refractor: bit.ly/44bI1MD
Sharpstar 130mm f/2.8 HNT Hyperbolic Newtonian Astrograph: bit.ly/4iuwvTC
William Optics RedCat 91 WIFD f/4.9 Petzval Refractor: bit.ly/4iqiQga
GSO 10" f/8 Ritchey-Chretien Astrograph: bit.ly/3OKHXNd
Filters, Filter wheels and Astro Accessories:
IDAS NBZ 2 Duo Band Filter (Recommended for RASA or Hyperstar but also works on slower telescopes): bit.ly/3TyWq0B
Optolong L-Ultimate DuoBand filter: (Recommended for telescopes other than RASA or Hyperstar) bit.ly/3vSa737
ZWO EAF Focuser: bit.ly/3ZJ4ujK
ZWO EAF Bracket for Celestron C11 and C14 SCT: bit.ly/41m1PO8
ZWO EAF Bracket for Celestron C8 and C9.25 SCT: bit.ly/4gmu7w0
Visual Observing and Accessories:
Sky-Watcher 150mm GTi GoTo Telescope (best value portable telescope): bit.ly/3Us9g2o
Sky-Watcher 16" Flextube SynScan (serious aperture with Go-To): bit.ly/3JrtGT1
Premium HoTech 1.25" SCA Laser Collimator (for reflector telescopes): bit.ly/3JvGpDW
Basic Laser Collimator (for reflector telescopes): amzn.to/3OwaohV
Other "nice to have" accessories I recommend:
Telegizmos cover
bit.ly/3D32b1T
Dehumidifier Rod
amzn.to/41qAnPh
Canada: amzn.to/4iutAKn
Quieter 4C MiniPC
amzn.to/49xqnFR
Canada: amzn.to/3VvLnqS
100ah LiFePo4 battery (and charger)
amzn.to/3ZJCr3C
Canada: amzn.to/4g3X9Ry
Filter Wrench (48-55mm)
Type 1: amzn.to/49JZOxz
Type 2: amzn.to/3Zu7f7e
Canada Type 1: amzn.to/4gtsjSd
Canada Type 2: amzn.to/3ZveTyb
Tripod Weight/Stone Bag
amzn.to/3Vtxrh9
Canada: amzn.to/3Vwd1Ed
Headlamp with dedicated RED light button
amzn.to/3ZGZuw2
Canada: amzn.to/49xqXDx
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