Optolong H-Alpha Filter 7 nm, Filter Cell 1.25"

Optolong H-Alpha Filter 7 nm, 1.25"

H-Alpha 7 nm filter is the most popular narrowband filter allowing 7 nm bandwidth of light centered on a wavelength of 656 nm through, and reducing the transmission of certain wavelengths of light, specifically those produced by artificial light including mercury vapor, and both high and low pressure sodium vapor lights and the unwanted natural light caused by neutral oxygen emission in our atmosphere (skyglow).

Best choice of narrowband H-alpha astrophotography filter for highest contrast and revealing subtle nebula details.

Main Use and Performance

Suitable for photographing on faint emission nebulae in full moonlight or in severe light pollution

Hubble look of images can be made by the combination of H-alpha, OIII and SII, such as the famous “Pillars of Creation” (M16 Eagle Nebula)

Narrowband imaging with SHO set (H-alpha, OIII and SII) can be done with the moon up in heavy light pollution, so your equipment is not sitting dormant for several weeks

Which side of the filter needs to face towards the telescope?

Optolong has a good explanation on their page with a check on unmounted filters. With mounted filters, it´s easy. The side with the external thread must face the camera.

Link to iOptron page: Should Optolong filters be installed in a certain orientation? (external link)
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