Astronomik UHC

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Brand and Model:

Astronomik UHC

Price ($USD):

$99

Type:

Narrow-Band

Filter Position:

.96"	1.25"	2"
Visual Back	Full Aperture

Description:

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Astronomik UHC

I had used the Lumicon UHC in the 2" size for several years and thought it a very useful accessory for deep sky. Worked wonders with the Veil and North America nebula, and with all planetary nebulae. Contrast boost was just right-not too much nor too little. But then I sold both of my 2" eyepieces and the UHC too. Needing a 1.25" UHC filter I chose to try the newer Astronomik, out of curiosity, and since I had read one very enthusiastic online review of the Astronomik (much better than the Lumicon; lots more structure visible in DSOs, etc.). Once I looked thru the Astronomik it was quickly evident to my eye that it did not have anywhere near the contrast boost as the Lumicon, so I sold it and now have the Lumicon 1.25" UHC. There is probably no better UHC filter on the market than this one.

Overall Rating: 6
Optics:6 Value:6
Weight: 1 (Unreliable Vote)
Date: 01/19/2006 03:29:46 pm PST
By: Anonymous (xxx.xxx.168.205)
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