When educational tutorials meet valium this is the result lol. They are relaxing to watch, well recorded and very informative. I'm also new to astronomy and these have been a great help. It can be a bit overwhelming at first.
Does anyone know why this channel isn't still making videos. As others have said, I am new to astronomy and this the best channel by far for imparting loads of excellent advice in an easy to understand way. Brilliant!
When you mix valium and tutorials you get his videos lol. They're relaxing, helpful and educational, I wish there were more to watch. That polarized lens trick is really clever (and handy.)
For refractors under 100mm, like vintage 3-in or 80 mm f/15 achromats (that we like so much!) or f/7 modern APOs, the Nº 82-A light-blue filter or the neutral density ND96 0.3 (50% transmission) are simply a must. I'd also add to this selection a Nº 8 light yellow filter as mentioned in the video. The variable polarizing filter is a must but with a telescope above 150 mm approx (6 inches). Certainly a 200 mm (8 in) Newtonian will need one of these!
This video, I have learned alot about the filter,s,What I found very interesting about this video was,in useing the polarizing filter,s with the Diagonals,and combinding the filters was very interesting! also I have found this to be a very good site! ty very much for sharing this information! shown in very good detail.
Having recently bought a brilliant Skywatcher 1145pm I'm going to look at buying some filters from you too. Thanks for getting me on the best foot to start my new hobby.
Good video. Top tips. The end cap on the big end of my 5" telescope also has a smaller 1-2" hole within it. I just put the cap on and open the smaller hole. It works for the moon and planets. It is also "free", and should be tried as a first step before buying filters.
New to astronomy. No clue how to use my new scope. Was super bummed with my adjustable polarizing having to go on the end and inside. Felt dumb as heck when you simply set it over the eyepiece instead. Thank you for mentioning that little trick. So painfully obvious now, but I had to run downstairs excitedly and try it.
I have a Celestron 130eq, 650mm With these filters work well with seeing Jupiter? I was looking at it last night it didn't seem very detailed with a 10 mm by piece.. it looks more white along with its moons and you could barely see the orange..
Thanks for the helpful tips. I think another reason to use a filter for bright objects is the fact that retina saturates with high power light, just like a CCD detector, resulting in lower detection contrast Can anyone tell me what VLT percentage is the best for a 5" reflector for lunar and planetary observation?
Thank You! How nice. THANK YOU For the tip about capping ones Spot Scope when viewing the Sun, that would be easy to forget! Do you suppose I could (assuming I don't Have to use a Star Diagonal) go directly from Star Back, to Polarizer 1, to Barlow 2x to polarizer 2 then Eyepiece? Right out the back? (ooops my first scope arriving Tuesday, is a 5" Maksutov Cassegrain Nexstar 127 SLT) Thanks again!
FYI for those of you that hunt and use spotting scope w/ eyepieces the ND filter in 3 different % of transmission works very well and why I say 3 is don't forget about the blinding snow.And you thought the moon was bright, that's why I have all 3 ND filters to stack them as needed.And the yellow 12 and 11 work real good.Now heres a little secret I'll give you try a 21 orange and the color of the deer pops out at you.If it will work in all parts of the country I don't know.But in N.C. G.A.T.N. V.A. S.C. our season starts as early as Aug.then Sep and so on.its worth a try, if not you have a good Mars filter for the ice caps. Good luck
Have used my Vixen NA140SS during bright days and the c.a. is noticeable. A combo of the fringe killer and contrast booster neutralizes it completely. At night, either or both dependent on the target. Another option is the Baader yellow 495 longpass, which completely removes any fringing. Ordered a baader moon and skyglow so will experiment with that next.
Hi there I have been looking into filters myself right now would you consider a filter wheel? Basically you just load all the filters inside of it and connected to your focal lens and if you want to switch the colors you just turn the wheel to that color I have only seen up to nine different slots in one of them but I'm thinking about just getting the five to start off. But overall would you suggest one?
As someone who's only recently got into astronomy these videos have been very useful and well presented. Thanks Robert 👍
I agree. Thank you!!
Yes!
When educational tutorials meet valium this is the result lol. They are relaxing to watch, well recorded and very informative. I'm also new to astronomy and these have been a great help. It can be a bit overwhelming at first.
As a beginner I can't speak highly enough of your videos.
Does anyone know why this channel isn't still making videos. As others have said, I am new to astronomy and this the best channel by far for imparting loads of excellent advice in an easy to understand way. Brilliant!
When you mix valium and tutorials you get his videos lol. They're relaxing, helpful and educational, I wish there were more to watch. That polarized lens trick is really clever (and handy.)
Excellent! Thanks so much for the tips, especially regarding splitting the dual polarizer filter, ingenious!
For refractors under 100mm, like vintage 3-in or 80 mm f/15 achromats (that we like so much!) or f/7 modern APOs, the Nº 82-A light-blue filter or the neutral density ND96 0.3 (50% transmission) are simply a must. I'd also add to this selection a Nº 8 light yellow filter as mentioned in the video.
The variable polarizing filter is a must but with a telescope above 150 mm approx (6 inches). Certainly a 200 mm (8 in) Newtonian will need one of these!
This video, I have learned alot about the filter,s,What I found very interesting about this video was,in useing the polarizing filter,s with the Diagonals,and combinding the filters was very interesting! also I have found this to be a very good site! ty very much for sharing this information! shown in very good detail.
Having recently bought a brilliant Skywatcher 1145pm I'm going to look at buying some filters from you too. Thanks for getting me on the best foot to start my new hobby.
Good video. Top tips.
The end cap on the big end of my 5" telescope also has a smaller 1-2" hole within it. I just put the cap on and open the smaller hole. It works for the moon and planets.
It is also "free", and should be tried as a first step before buying filters.
Absolute good imformation every time thank you.
I use moon filters. Much better for your eyes. HE is sure right. 👍👍👍👍👍 Thanks for the video. It will sure help people new to astronomy.
Super easy to understand as always learned a lot from this guy.
New to astronomy. No clue how to use my new scope. Was super bummed with my adjustable polarizing having to go on the end and inside. Felt dumb as heck when you simply set it over the eyepiece instead. Thank you for mentioning that little trick. So painfully obvious now, but I had to run downstairs excitedly and try it.
I have a Celestron 130eq, 650mm
With these filters work well with seeing Jupiter?
I was looking at it last night it didn't seem very detailed with a 10 mm by piece.. it looks more white along with its moons and you could barely see the orange..
he's basically saying you best wear some sunglasses lol
Got ya That happen to me tonight. boy did I reach for my moon filter yes. May because we had a full moon tonight. It was really really bright.
😂 I wore sunglasses and it still was too bright to see. I thought I could cheat and get away with not using one lol
Brilliant! Very informative and concise. Helped me a lot in making my decision.
Great video ! thank you !
Thanks for the helpful tips.
I think another reason to use a filter for bright objects is the fact that retina saturates with high power light, just like a CCD detector, resulting in lower detection contrast
Can anyone tell me what VLT percentage is the best for a 5" reflector for lunar and planetary observation?
Thank You! How nice. THANK YOU For the tip about capping ones Spot Scope when viewing the Sun, that would be easy to forget! Do you suppose I could (assuming I don't Have to use a Star Diagonal) go directly from Star Back, to Polarizer 1, to Barlow 2x to polarizer 2 then Eyepiece? Right out the back? (ooops my first scope arriving Tuesday, is a 5" Maksutov Cassegrain Nexstar 127 SLT) Thanks again!
Anyone know the model variable polarizing filter he showed? Can't friggin find it, one that separates like this..?
Great video, nice introduction to filters and their usefulness
thank you for the explanation, maybe next time show pics of the moon with and without the filters in question?
can we put sun glasses on our eyes then look at the telescope, it this work?😅
Would the filter work if used over a camera lens?
FYI for those of you that hunt and use spotting scope w/ eyepieces the ND filter in 3 different % of transmission works very well and why I say 3 is don't forget about the blinding snow.And you thought the moon was bright, that's why I have all 3 ND filters to stack them as needed.And the yellow 12 and 11 work real good.Now heres a little secret I'll give you try a 21 orange and the color of the deer pops out at you.If it will work in all parts of the country I don't know.But in N.C. G.A.T.N. V.A. S.C. our season starts as early as Aug.then Sep and so on.its worth a try, if not you have a good Mars filter for the ice caps. Good luck
Ty verymuch for this video, i have learned alot about how to use filter, very helpful! ( a good video. !!
What brand or mode is the adjustable filter, where it can get darker and lighter?
very practical info, thanks :)
I just use my filter for the sun and it burned help :(
You need a filter on the front of the telescope not at the eyepiece. Be safe!
Hi, thanks for the video. One question - are those filters only good for viewing or do they do the same great job when imaging too? Thank you.
Great ideas. Thanks.
thanks for the info, very useful.
you be the new presenter of "The sky at night"
Hello!
Is it technically possible that I can use the moon filter with my binocular by sticking it on the eyepiece of it?
Thank you.
Ok time to do another video A and N. 🙏
Do you have any reviews on correcting chromatic aberration in achromatic refractors with the Baader filters? How good are they?
Have used my Vixen NA140SS during bright days and the c.a. is noticeable. A combo of the fringe killer and contrast booster neutralizes it completely. At night, either or both dependent on the target. Another option is the Baader yellow 495 longpass, which completely removes any fringing. Ordered a baader moon and skyglow so will experiment with that next.
Thanku sir
nice
Bro you’re still teaching new guys ten years later.
Wear sunglasses lol :)
HA! Good idea! xD
Kinda hard to wear sun glasses and keep your eye up to the eye piece without bumping it around
Hi there I have been looking into filters myself right now would you consider a filter wheel? Basically you just load all the filters inside of it and connected to your focal lens and if you want to switch the colors you just turn the wheel to that color I have only seen up to nine different slots in one of them but I'm thinking about just getting the five to start off. But overall would you suggest one?