Primarily developed to filter interfering light from streetlamps and the scattered atmospheric light that they and the moon can cause, the 2" Alpine Astronomical Baader Neodymium Moon & Skyglow Filter can be used by itself or stacked with other types of filters for both visual observation and astrophotography. With this filter, red and blue colors are strengthened without significant dimming of the view, presenting natural and enhanced colors without tinting.

Planetary and lunar views are improved when used with reflectors and apochromatic or achromatic refractors. Jupiter's Great Red Spot and ruddy hues of the bands are noticeably enhanced, and contrast of Martian surface features are significantly boosted. Its high transmittance preserves image brightness and galaxies, nebulae, and globular star clusters are improved due to the reduction of skyglow and light pollution. The filter also benefits from UV/IR luminance coatings which make the filter ideal for astrophotography through DSLRs or CCD imagers that are sensitive to wavelengths outside the visual spectrum, which can often cause ghosting.

Improves Color and Contrst    UV/IR Luminance Blocking Coating    Filters Streetlights and Moon Skyglow    Isolates Red, Green, and Blue Colors    Reveals Enhanced Natural Colors    Ideal for Visual and Astrophotography

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. The Mini Moon requires two NP-F batteries to work, and will not work with one of the two battery slots empty. My question is, do the two batteries filling the slots have to be identical? Thanks!

A: No, the two NP-F batteries do not have to be identical. It is possible to use two different size/brand NP-F batteries with the Genaray Mini Moon 11" Bicolor Soft LED light. However, do note that when the smaller of the two batteries runs out of power, the light fixture will stop working, regardless if the larger battery still has a charge.

Q: 2. Does this have a fan?

A: No, the Genaray Mini Moon 11" Bicolor Soft LED Light does not have a built-in fan; it uses passive cooling.

Q: 3. What is the output on these. Do you measure as you do studio strobes?

A: LED lights such as this one are measured in lux, which is the output of the light at a particular distance/angle.

Q: 4. Would this pack accommodate an attached 1dx and mounted 2x extender on a 600 mm canon lens?

A: I think so. It yolds my Nikon body with 600mm and 1.4 TC with room to spare. Nice bag!

Q: 5. The Mini Moon User Manual points out the D-tap connector on the unit on the Product Overview illustration page, but not a single word about its practical use or limitations. Any advice?

A: The Dtap connector allows power draw for application or charging any additional accessory with a Dtap male plug.

Q: 6. Hi...Side pocket size is enough to carry Wimbley Gimble head?

A: No, I don't have one, but the ones I have seen (heads) have been large. The pockets are ample in shapebut don't expand much. I love this backpack. So light.

Q: 7. Is this bag too big for a Sony A7riv + FE200-600mm with or without the 1.4x or 2.04x Teleconverters?

A: As stated below, this bag is a little big for that combination but I still think it would be a great fit. An A7RIV with a 200-600mm lens and a teleconverter would be well padded and secure in a bag like this. You'll have extra room to toss in some extra stuff like batteries and other small accessories.

Q: 8. Will it fit the width of a 400 f/2.8 lens?

A: Yes,the 400mm 2.8 will fit without any issues.

Q: 9. Do these need high draw V-lock batts above a certain amp level or will it run off 2x any V-locks?

A: It will run off 2x any V-locks

Q: 10. I only need daylight 5600K, so would daylight-only version be brighter than a bi-color version tuned to 5600K?

A: No, the Genaray Mini Moon 11" Bicolor Soft LED Light comes in bi-color technology only at the moment.