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Old 09-25-2009, 03:37 AM
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What do you think about LPR filters? Which is the best? In my collection there is only one - Lumicon DSF...
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Old 09-25-2009, 10:51 AM
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Hi, I like the IDAS filter....seems to work well with my OSC's.
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Old 09-26-2009, 05:48 AM
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Hi, I like the IDAS filter....seems to work well with my OSC's.
sorry, what does it mean "OSC"?
and how much does IDAS costs?
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Old 09-26-2009, 09:46 AM
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sorry, what does it mean "OSC"?
and how much does IDAS costs?
Hi, sorry about the abbreviations.....
OSC...One Shot Color ....such as the Starlight Express color cameras.

here is a link on the filter:
IDAS Tokai Light Pollution Suppression Filter Tests

Depending on where you get them...and what size you get....they are around $200...

Here are some prices:
Search for in - Oceanside Photo & Telescope
Adirondack Video Astronomy
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Old 09-29-2009, 12:44 AM
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What do you think about LPR filters? Which is the best? In my collection there is only one - Lumicon DSF...
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Old 12-31-2009, 09:27 AM
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this is by far my favorite filter!
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Old 12-31-2009, 02:58 PM
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I had the Astronomik filter. They are designed to not filter out star light as strongly as most filters, so the stars are brighter. SL
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Hey, this is my say. Not the best but one of the best. I'm using the Astronomik filter. Yes, the stars are brighter and clearer.
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