Baader Continuum Filter

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Baader Continuum Filter

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I have a Lunt Herschel Wedge that I use with a polarizing filter. Based on recommendations here, I'm considering purchasing the Baader Continuum filter. In use, does the continuum filter screw onto the polarizer, or does it replace it? As I envision it, the Baader screws onto the polarizer, which screws onto my eyepiece. Right or wrong? Thanks for the advice.


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Re: Baader Continuum Filter

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I use mine directly in the eyepiece without the polarizer, haven't needed it visually,not sure about imaging.

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Hi Forrest

the Baader continuum filter is not replacing the polarizer. You can use each alone or as a stack. Stacking may give you inward travel problems depending on your setup
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Re: Baader Continuum Filter

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Hi

The Continuum filter was actually made for Achromat users as it avoids the visible fringing you can get viewing a bright white object like the Sun. For an APO you don't need it although it can enhance some details. Personally I just can't get on with looking at a green sun!

The nice thing about a polariser is that when fitted to the eyepiece, you can rotate it to adjust brightness to a preferred level.

If your used to using a polariser then I can't honestly say using a Continuum gets you anywhere, unless of course you do suffer from visible fringing.


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Re: Baader Continuum Filter

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For visual I don't use a continuum, just the polariser on the eyepiece which like is said above i rotate to adjust brightness, for imaging it is very useful.


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