Baader Planetarium Contrast Booster Filter for 1.25" Eyepieces

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Management number 208573399 Release Date 2026/03/22 List Price $48.00 Model Number 208573399
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From the renowned Baader Planetarium, the Contrast Booster Filter for 1.25" Eyepieces is an innovative and high-quality optical accessory that goes beyond the capabilities of a standard minus-violet filter. Drawing from the acclaimed Baader Moon & Skyglow filter, this Contrast Booster Filter takes image contrast enhancement and skyglow reduction to new heights, providing an unparalleled viewing experience for astronomy enthusiasts.This effective filter significantly enhances planetary and lunar contrasts, while also eliminating the blue de-focused haze often found in achromatic refractors. Say goodbye to the distracting blue halo and obscuring haze that can compromise resolution and contrast. With this filter, subtle contrasts and colors are amplified, allowing your telescope to display its full resolution capabilities.The Contrast Booster Filter is crafted with a unique proprietary blend of Neodymium glass, combined with a meticulously designed 23-layer dielectric long-pass blocker on one face, and a 7-layer ultra-low anti-reflection coating on the other. This innovative design aggressively filters out defocused blue wavelengths, imparting a light yellow tint to objects, significantly less than a typical yellow filter.The special coatings allow for over 95% transmission across key portions of the visible spectrum, including H-Alpha. This results in a filter that maintains the colors and color contrasts in challenging subjects like Jupiter, without cau

  • ENHANCED CONTRAST - Experience superior image clarity with our Neodymium-doped glass substrate, meticulously crafted to boost contrast and reveal finer details in celestial objects.
  • SUPERIOR DURABILITY - Benefit from our robust construction featuring a 7-layer hard multicoating on the rear face, ensuring long-lasting performance and resistance to scratches.
  • MAXIMUM LIGHT TRANSMISSION - Enjoy brighter, clearer views thanks to the 23-layer dielectric long pass blocker on the front face, optimizing light throughput for exceptional detail.
  • REDUCE LIGHT POLLUTION - Effectively minimize the impact of light pollution with our specialized filter, designed to enhance contrast and improve visibility in urban environments.
  • VERSATILE COMPATIBILITY - Seamlessly integrate with your existing setup using our 1.25"/3.175cm eyepiece compatibility, making it a valuable addition to any astronomer's toolkit.
Item Weight 1.6 ounces
Manufacturer Baader Planetarium
Item model number FCB-1
Product Dimensions 3.5 x 2.9 x 1.7 inches
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No

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