Portable Altair Skytech Lpro-max 1.25" Ccd Filter Collection [gveuGjm2]

Altair SkyTech LPRO-MAX CCD Filter: Enhance Your Imaging Experience

The Portable Altair Skytech Lpro-max 1.25" Ccd Filter Collection [gveuGjm2] is a cutting-edge tool for astronomers and astrophotographers seeking to elevate their observation and imaging capabilities. This filter is designed to optimize the visibility of stars and deepsky objects, effectively blocking unwanted light pollution while transmitting crucial light from celestial bodies. With its advanced LPRO-MAX special coatings, the filter offers a superior color balance, making it an ideal choice for imaging in moderate light pollution settings where a natural color palette is preferred. The LPRO-MAX not only enhances the contrast and detail of galaxies and nebulae but also provides a broader transmission band, resulting in minimal color cast on broadband emission targets such as galaxies, reflection nebulae, and globular star clusters.

Technical Specifications and Features

The SkyTech LPRO-MAX filter is crafted with precision, featuring a Schott glass substrate material with a thickness of 1.85 mm and a surface quality of 60/40. This ensures optimal light transmission and clarity. The filter's fine-optically polished 1/4 wavefront and < 30 sec parallelism over both surfaces contribute to its superior performance. With 95% transmission of main nebula emission lines, such as Ha, OIII, SII, and H-beta, the LPRO-MAX offers a detailed and vivid depiction of celestial objects. Additionally, the filter's 0.1% transmission of off-band, specifically the major emission lines of artificial light pollution, ensures a cleaner image. Its multi-layer anti-reflection coating and UV IR Blocking layer further enhance the filter's performance and durability. The LPRO-MAX also features a special high homogeneity coating process with electron-beam gun evaporation and Ion-assisted deposition coating technology for resistance to scratching and stability on CWL (central wavelength), ensuring a reliable performance over time.

Applications and Benefits

The LPRO-MAX filter is versatile and suitable for a wide range of astrophotography applications. It is perfect for imaging galaxies, enhancing Ha regions, and capturing detailed images of dusty reflection nebulosity and dust. Whether you're in dark-sky locations or moderate light-polluted areas, the LPRO-MAX will help you achieve stunning results. This filter is also beneficial for Milky Way wide-field imaging, offering a more natural color rendition than traditional CLS or UHC filters. Its compatibility with color and mono CMOS and CCD cameras, along with its ability to block UV and IR light, makes it a valuable addition to any astrophotographer's equipment. For visual use, the LPRO-MAX is an excellent choice for observing galaxies and stars, as well as nebulosity, with smaller aperture telescopes. The SkyTech LPRO-MAX filter is an essential tool for anyone looking to enhance their astrophotography and visual astronomy experiences.