Alpine Astronomical Baader Dark Blue Colored Bandpass Eyepiece Filter (2")
at B&H Photo Video
About this item
Centered on the 435nm wavelength, the Alpine Astronomical Baader Dark Blue Colored Bandpass Eyepiece Filter can be used by itself or stacked with other filters to enhance your observations when viewing or imaging planets such as Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. The optical glass filter is planeoptically polished and treated with seven-layer Phantom Group anti-reflection multi-coatings to improve contrast and clarity while eliminating reflections, scattering, or image dimming. Holding the filter is an black anodized aluminum frame made to fit standard 2" eyepieces and other accessories such as diagonals and Barlows.
Use
For visual and photographic planetary use
Aids in better detection of Venus phase
Improves view of the Violet Clearing on Mars
Enhances the Great Red Spot on Jupiter and contrast between the belts
Enhances the contrast between zones on Saturn
70% average transmission bandpass throughput
- Features
- Planetary Viewing/Imaging Filter
- 495nm Wavelength Bandpass
- 2" Eyepiece Threads
- 7-Layer Anti-Reflection Multi-Coated
Specifications
- Item Type
1x Dark Blue Filter
- Filter Eyepiece Size
2"
- Transmission Wavelength
435 nm
- Coating
Multi-Coated
- Filter Material
Glass
- Ring Material
Aluminum
- Weight
2.3 oz / 66 g
- Package Weight
0.155 lb
- Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
3.15 x 2.95 x 0.95"