Alpine Astronomical Baader Yellow Colored Bandpass Eyepiece Filter (1.25")

BH #ALFCFY1 • MFR #FCFY-1
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Alpine Astronomical Baader Yellow Colored Bandpass Eyepiece Filter (1.25")
Key Features
  • Planetary Viewing/Imaging Filter
  • 495nm Wavelength Bandpass
  • 1.25" Eyepiece Threads
  • 7-Layer Anti-Reflection Multi-Coated
Centered on the 495nm wavelength, the Alpine Astronomical Baader Yellow Colored Bandpass Eyepiece Filter can be used by itself or stacked with other filters to enhance your observations when viewing or imaging Jupiter or Mars. The optical glass filter is planeoptically polished and treated with seven-layer Phantom Group anti-reflection multi-coatings to improve contrast and clarity while eliminating reflections, scattering, or image dimming. Holding the filter is an black anodized aluminum frame made to fit standard 1.25" eyepieces and other accessories such as diagonals and Barlows.
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Alpine Astronomical FCFY-1 Overview

Centered on the 495nm wavelength, the Alpine Astronomical Baader Yellow Colored Bandpass Eyepiece Filter can be used by itself or stacked with other filters to enhance your observations when viewing or imaging Jupiter or Mars. The optical glass filter is planeoptically polished and treated with seven-layer Phantom Group anti-reflection multi-coatings to improve contrast and clarity while eliminating reflections, scattering, or image dimming. Holding the filter is an black anodized aluminum frame made to fit standard 1.25" eyepieces and other accessories such as diagonals and Barlows.

Use
  • Suppresses the secondary blue spectrum when using achromatic and half-apochromatic refractors, increasing image sharpness
  • For visual and photographic planetary observations
  • Enhances contrast between the belts on Jupiter
  • Increases contrast of the lunar and Martian surface
  • 98% average transmission bandpass throughput

Alpine Astronomical FCFY-1 Specs

Item Type
1x Yellow Filter
Filter Eyepiece Size
1.25"
Transmission Wavelength
495 nm
Coating
Multi-Coated
Filter Material
Glass
Ring Material
Aluminum
Weight
2.1 oz / 59 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.13 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
3.4 x 2.9 x 0.8"

Alpine Astronomical FCFY-1 Reviews

Nice

By John
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-09-18

Nice to have a filter that works great with my Baader eyepiece.

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Is this a #8 Yellow?

Is this a #8 Yellow?
Asked by: Paul
No it is not. A Yellow #8 is typically used for an increase in contrast with black and white films. The Alpine Astronomical Baader Yellow Colored Bandpass Eyepiece Filter is centered on the 495nm wavelength suppresses the secondary blue spectrum when using achromatic and half-apochromatic refractor telescopes, increasing image sharpness.
Answered by: Naftoli G
Date published: 2024-08-10

Do these filters come with a case?

Do these filters come with a case?
Asked by: Mark
Each filter comes in a plastic case
Answered by: John
Date published: 2021-09-12
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