Filter 1.25 "Light Red #23A"
Filter 1.25 "Light Red #23A"
Available within 7 days
The 1.25" Light Red Nr.23A filter from Explore Scientific is designed to block out the entire blue and blue-green light, thus improving the contrast between dark and bright areas when observing planets like Jupiter, Saturn and Mars. It's particularly useful for visualizing the polar caps of Mars and revealing more details in the cloud bands of Jupiter and Saturn. This filter slightly reduces brightness to prevent overexposure, while emphasizing subtle details during your observations.
Features:
- Diameter: 1.25"
- Blocks out blue and blue-green light completely
- Made of high-quality optical glass
- Polished surfaces with anti-reflective coating for optimal transmission
- Black anodized aluminum construction
- Threaded on both sides to combine multiple filters
Advantages:
- Significantly increases the contrast between dark and bright areas
- Ideal for observing Mars' polar caps and Jupiter and Saturn's atmospheric details
- Reduces brightness to prevent overexposure
- Compatible with other filters thanks to its threaded design on both sides
- Comes with a protective case to safely store the filter
Compatibility:
- Compatible with all telescopes that accept 1.25" filters
The Light Red Nr.23A Explore Scientific filter is an essential tool for amateur astronomers looking to improve their planetary observations by enhancing contrast and subtle details of the planets.