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Orion Neutral Density Moon Filter
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Sep 1, 2009
A nice pair of moonglasses...
Pros:Cuts the bright glare for comfortable viewing
Cons:None
Comments:We got this lens back in the 90s, along with the Skyglow. Both have served us well.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
Using this 13% lens truly does make viewing the moon a much more pleasurable experience. For those out there who've yet to try a moon filter on their scopes you really are missing out. Details and contrasts can be viewed like you wouldn't believe.
You can save your nightvision, and cut down on the squinting. It's like window tint for your telescope. You'll be surprised at what a difference it can make. And when you take into consideration just how affordable these kinds of filters well, there's no reason not to own one, or two, or as many as you need.
I like to combine this with a #80A Blue filter sometimes. Nice views of the Moon and Jupiter on sharp nights.
Go get one, you'll be glad you did. :)Feb 4, 2008Orion 13% Transmission Moon Filter
Pros:Cheap, well built, works as stated.
Cons:Cannot vary transmission.
Comments:This was one of my first accessories upon entering astronomy and I've definitely gotten my money's worth from it over the years. My first scope was an 8 inch Dob and it did a great job with every eyepiece I used it with. In particular, I liked to pair it up with a 17mm Orion Stratus which did a great job of framing the moon for star parties. The brightness was just right and everyone who viewed through it was wowed by the detail they could see on the moon .
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
Later on, I bought a 12 inch Dob and found my favorite combo with that scope was the Meade 14mm UWA 4K. I could frame the moon nicely with that eyepiece and the moon filter toned down the brightness enough where it was bearable to use. Unfortunately, while I found the 8 inch Dob to work well with the filter, the 12 inch Dob brought in enough light that I wish I could have brought the brightness down just a bit more. On higher magnifications, it still did a great job, but I've now set my mind on getting a variable transmission moon filter instead.
So in summary, I would say that I would recommend this filter if you have a small to medium size scope and prefer to only look at the moon from time to time. But if you're really interested in lunar viewing or have a large aperture scope, I would consider saving a few more dollars to get a variable moon filter instead.Sep 12, 2007Orion's Neutral Density Moon Filter
Pros:Necessary for good views of the Moon.
Cons:13% transmission may be too dark for smaller scopes but 25% transmission is available.
Comments:I’m a Deep-Sky enthusiast who has decided long ago that I’m not going to let something like a gibbous moon spoil a night at the telescope. I purchased Orion’s 1.25” Neutral Density Moon Filter as a measure of “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.”
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
When I purchased my filter, Orion offered them only in 13% transmission. They now offer a 25% transmission filter for thin crescents where 13% may yield too dark an image.
This filter really makes the Moon more observable than without it. Using a 90mm f/13 folded reflector, the Moon is reduced from a blinding presence to a very detailed place. The image is clean and free from distortion. Details on a well-lit lunar surface stand out beautifully. At the Lunar terminator, however, the image may be a little too dark. This is also where the 25% transmission filter would come in handy. Used with my little 60mm refractor, again I would probably be better off with the higher transmission filter as the image is darkened a little too much.
In conclusion, Orion’s Neutral Density Moon Filter is an important accessory for good views of the Moon.Jul 31, 2007Orion Neutral-Density Moon Filter
Pros:Excellent for viewing the moon at its brightest
Cons:Use only on clear nights
Comments:Orion's neutral density moon filter reduces brightness and improve sthe contrast by allowing transmission of only small amounts of the incoming light. I love it and in both my telescopes, it works just fine. Mine is a 1.25" moon filter. Orion does make a 2" moon filter also that sells for $19.95 new. My 1.25" sells for $15.95 new.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
They are sold with a storage case and are threaded for inserting into eyepieces, barlows etc. This is a must-have for viewing the moon. As an added bonus, Orion does make a moon filter that allows up to 25% light throughput which is good for crescent moon phases and for small aperture telescopes. My filter allows only 13% of the light through. The 25% filter sells for $15.95 new also, but I have not used it.Sort by
