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Re: G band instead of Ca-k filter
Does anyone make one to mount in an eyepiece, already mounted in a 1.25" cell? I am surprised Baader does not have one.
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Re: G band instead of Ca-k filter
Nope, just us nerds on here aware of them.DeepSolar64 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 26, 2020 4:27 pm Does anyone make one to mount in an eyepiece, already mounted in a 1.25" cell? I am surprised Baader does not have one.
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Re: G band instead of Ca-k filter
I have that filter, I mounted it into a 28mm holding cell (standard 1.25") which then threads to anything like a typical 1.25" filter.DeepSolar64 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 26, 2020 4:03 pmDo they make a 1.25" size? One that will screw into an eyepiece?Stardust5858 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 26, 2020 2:52 pmI found this one at:-DeepSolar64 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 26, 2020 3:29 am Where would I find a 430nm filter and would it be of any real use visually? Would it benefit me in a similar way as a 540nm filter does? Obviously a true ultra-narrowband Gband filter would be better but I bet they are pricier too.
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430nm CWL, 25mm Dia., Hard Coated OD 4.0 10nm Bandpass Filter
That said, this is not a useful filter for visual, and frankly not that useful for imaging either. See above notes.
Stick to 540nm, or longer, for photosphere visual. Going any shorter wavelength, visually to see something meaningfully different than just the photosphere would be 396nm and even then only at around 5~6A or less. CaH basically. Shorter than that and you likely won't see anything due to yellowing of your cornea.
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Re: G band instead of Ca-k filter
Thanks Marty,
I do already have a 540nm filter. I would like to have one of those Sodium Quarks to use with my Astro-Tech AT72EDII refractor.
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I do already have a 540nm filter. I would like to have one of those Sodium Quarks to use with my Astro-Tech AT72EDII refractor.
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Re: G band instead of Ca-k filter
marktownley wrote: ↑Thu Nov 26, 2020 4:32 pmNope, just us nerds on here aware of them.DeepSolar64 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 26, 2020 4:27 pm Does anyone make one to mount in an eyepiece, already mounted in a 1.25" cell? I am surprised Baader does not have one.
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Re: G band instead of Ca-k filter
Hello,
Here is a comparison of a G-band 430-10 nm filter (Edmund Optics) and a 430-2nm filter (Andover Optics). The 2 nm FWHM filter provides more contrast on intergranular bright points.
The intergranular bright points (also called G-band bright spots) are also visible with a 395-5 nm filter or with Baader K-line filter :
The minimum diameter required to observe the G-band bright spots is 200 mm (in best condition and only for the larger points) but this is definitely better with a 300 mm telescope (and excellent seeing).
The G-band filter is also my favourite for visual observation of granulation and sunspot with my Taka TOA 150. The contrast and resolution is increased compared to a continuum green filter.
You have to check Andover "surplus" for the 430-2 nm or a 396-5 nm filter.
Here is a comparison of a G-band 430-10 nm filter (Edmund Optics) and a 430-2nm filter (Andover Optics). The 2 nm FWHM filter provides more contrast on intergranular bright points.
The intergranular bright points (also called G-band bright spots) are also visible with a 395-5 nm filter or with Baader K-line filter :
The minimum diameter required to observe the G-band bright spots is 200 mm (in best condition and only for the larger points) but this is definitely better with a 300 mm telescope (and excellent seeing).
The G-band filter is also my favourite for visual observation of granulation and sunspot with my Taka TOA 150. The contrast and resolution is increased compared to a continuum green filter.
You have to check Andover "surplus" for the 430-2 nm or a 396-5 nm filter.
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Re: G band instead of Ca-k filter
Hi,
Would this be a good filter. 433.9nm 1.0nm 25mm
Andover Custom BP filter CWL 433.9nm/HBW 1.0nm/25.0mm dia.
433.9 / 1.0 - 59622
$154.05
Center Wavelength 433.9+0.2/-0 nm
Bandwidth 1.0+0.2/-0.2 nm
Transmission 40%
Blocking 1x10-4 avg. X-Ray to FIR
Size +0/-0.25mm
Thickness 7.0 +0/-nom mm
Effective refractive index (n*) -
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Would this be a good filter. 433.9nm 1.0nm 25mm
Andover Custom BP filter CWL 433.9nm/HBW 1.0nm/25.0mm dia.
433.9 / 1.0 - 59622
$154.05
Center Wavelength 433.9+0.2/-0 nm
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Transmission 40%
Blocking 1x10-4 avg. X-Ray to FIR
Size +0/-0.25mm
Thickness 7.0 +0/-nom mm
Effective refractive index (n*) -
Filter Type 2 (Click for profile)
CSV File (typical) N/A
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Re: G band instead of Ca-k filter
Unfortunately not. It should be 430.5 nm. The 433.9-1 nm is off G-band.
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Re: G band instead of Ca-k filter
This is the right filter :
Custom BP filter CWL 430.7nm/HBW 2.0nm/25.0mm
https://www.andovercorp.com/products/su ... s-filters/
Custom BP filter CWL 430.7nm/HBW 2.0nm/25.0mm
https://www.andovercorp.com/products/su ... s-filters/
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Thanks for your helpchristian viladrich wrote: ↑Sat Nov 28, 2020 10:13 pm Unfortunately not. It should be 430.5 nm. The 433.9-1 nm is off G-band.
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Sorry for being a pain. Would this work, can't find an exact 430nm.
Andover Center Wavelength 430.7+0.4/-0.0 nm
Bandwidth 2.0+0.5/-0.5 nm
Transmission 45%
Blocking 1x10-4 avg. X-Ray to FIR
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Andover Center Wavelength 430.7+0.4/-0.0 nm
Bandwidth 2.0+0.5/-0.5 nm
Transmission 45%
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Size +0/-0.25mm
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Re: G band instead of Ca-k filter
Have you tried plumbing in the shipping costs to the UK from Andover? They are likely to be more than you think. There's customs excise and everything on top too...
From what I can see they don't have stock for that filter.
Have you imaged at 540nm with a continuum filter?
From what I can see they don't have stock for that filter.
Have you imaged at 540nm with a continuum filter?
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Yeah, I've thought about all the added cost too. I've a Lunt so only done ha. I'll probably add a Lunt Ca K next year, seems like the best way to go plus WL. Seems most seem to do these tri band observations. I've a white light filter for my birthday next week for my C11 and 80ed.marktownley wrote: ↑Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:01 am Have you tried plumbing in the shipping costs to the UK from Andover? They are likely to be more than you think. There's customs excise and everything on top too...
From what I can see they don't have stock for that filter.
Have you imaged at 540nm with a continuum filter?
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Re: G band instead of Ca-k filter
Keep in mind what Christian pointed out, you need a big aperture and his seeing was sustained 0.7~0.8 arc-seconds, and as good as 0.3 arc-seconds. This isn't anyone's backyard seeing. This was at a specific location with exceptional seeing conditions. Professional observatory location class. G-band is really a fickle unicorn for most, simply due to the seeing requirements of such a short wavelength. For the same reason few people are able to image high resolution Calcium K (393nm) with enormous apertures.
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100% agree with you here Marty.MalVeauX wrote: ↑Tue Dec 01, 2020 7:51 pm Keep in mind what Christian pointed out, you need a big aperture and his seeing was sustained 0.7~0.8 arc-seconds, and as good as 0.3 arc-seconds. This isn't anyone's backyard seeing. This was at a specific location with exceptional seeing conditions. Professional observatory location class. G-band is really a fickle unicorn for most, simply due to the seeing requirements of such a short wavelength. For the same reason few people are able to image high resolution Calcium K (393nm) with enormous apertures.
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Sorry, I was not arround.Stardust5858 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:28 am Sorry for being a pain. Would this work, can't find an exact 430nm.
Andover Center Wavelength 430.7+0.4/-0.0 nm
Bandwidth 2.0+0.5/-0.5 nm
Transmission 45%
Blocking 1x10-4 avg. X-Ray to FIR
Size +0/-0.25mm
Thickness 9.5 +0/-nom mm
Yes, this is the one. Two pieces were still available a few days ago, but now none ...
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Re: G band instead of Ca-k filter
This is completely true.MalVeauX wrote: ↑Tue Dec 01, 2020 7:51 pm Keep in mind what Christian pointed out, you need a big aperture and his seeing was sustained 0.7~0.8 arc-seconds, and as good as 0.3 arc-seconds. This isn't anyone's backyard seeing. This was at a specific location with exceptional seeing conditions. Professional observatory location class. G-band is really a fickle unicorn for most, simply due to the seeing requirements of such a short wavelength. For the same reason few people are able to image high resolution Calcium K (393nm) with enormous apertures.
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Re: G band instead of Ca-k filter
Heya,
Just because it was asked, you can get filter mounts with threaded cells that will hold a 25mm filter.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Eyepiece-Filte ... 236afeeb55
If you search eyepiece filter mount 28mm for 25mm filter you'll find lots of these out there.
I bought this exact one and it held my EO 430nm no problem.
But I still don't recommend the 430nm filter.
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Just because it was asked, you can get filter mounts with threaded cells that will hold a 25mm filter.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Eyepiece-Filte ... 236afeeb55
If you search eyepiece filter mount 28mm for 25mm filter you'll find lots of these out there.
I bought this exact one and it held my EO 430nm no problem.
But I still don't recommend the 430nm filter.
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Re: G band instead of Ca-k filter
MalVeauX wrote: ↑Wed Dec 02, 2020 6:09 pm Heya,
Just because it was asked, you can get filter mounts with threaded cells that will hold a 25mm filter.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Eyepiece-Filte ... 236afeeb55
If you search eyepiece filter mount 28mm for 25mm filter you'll find lots of these out there.
I bought this exact one and it held my EO 430nm no problem.
But I still don't recommend the 430nm filter.
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So you recommend the 540Nm filter?
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Re: G band instead of Ca-k filter
Yes, it's a good filter, it's as short wavelength (high angular resolution) as I would go, visually, unless you have exquisite seeing conditions. Even then, it's not needed, a polarized filter and something like a red filter will often be more useful simply because seeing will generally always be poor, and red will steady the seeing more than green will.DeepSolar64 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 03, 2020 5:53 amMalVeauX wrote: ↑Wed Dec 02, 2020 6:09 pm Heya,
Just because it was asked, you can get filter mounts with threaded cells that will hold a 25mm filter.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Eyepiece-Filte ... 236afeeb55
If you search eyepiece filter mount 28mm for 25mm filter you'll find lots of these out there.
I bought this exact one and it held my EO 430nm no problem.
But I still don't recommend the 430nm filter.
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So you recommend the 540Nm filter?
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Re: G band instead of Ca-k filter
I hope in time to get a Sodium D line Quark for my AT72EDII refractor. With 72mm of aperture it shouldn't require an ERF but only a UV/IR cut filter.
http://www.daystarfilters.com/Quark/NaQuark.shtml
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Re: G band instead of Ca-k filter
I have one purchased from the Andover dealer in Italy. It works fine, very sharp and contrasty. It requires plenty of light so I put it just behind the Baader wedge (on 100mm ED refractor) with no neutral filters inside. For using this filter seeing needs to be really good.Stardust5858 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:28 am Sorry for being a pain. Would this work, can't find an exact 430nm.
Andover Center Wavelength 430.7+0.4/-0.0 nm
Bandwidth 2.0+0.5/-0.5 nm
Transmission 45%
Blocking 1x10-4 avg. X-Ray to FIR
Size +0/-0.25mm
Thickness 9.5 +0/-nom mm
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Re: G band instead of Ca-k filter
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Re: G band instead of Ca-k filter
I might go for Gband if I had consistently better seeing. I don't, especially this time of year
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