Celestron 1.25" Variable Polarizing Moon Filter vs OPTOLONG 1.25" UV/IR Cut Filter for CCD Astrophotography
Overall winner: OPTOLONG 1.25" UV/IR Cut Filter for CCD Astrophotography
Key Differences
Celestron's variable polarizing moon filter (A) offers adjustable light transmission (1–40%) and is aimed at visual lunar/planetary use with a 1.25" eyepiece fit; Optolong's UV/IR cut filter (B) is designed for CCD astrophotography with high transmission at multiple wavelengths and scratch-resistant construction. Choose A if you want hands-on control of brightness and improved visual contrast for the Moon/Venus; choose B if you need an imaging-focused UV/IR cutoff that resists humidity and aging
Celestron 1.25" Variable Polarizing Moon Filter
Variable polarizing moon filter for 1.25" eyepieces reduces brightness and glare for moon, Venus, and bright double stars. Easy to adjust brightness and threads onto Celestron 1.25" eyepieces
Pros
- Adjustable light transmission from 1-40%
- Reduces glare and enhances contrast
- Easy to install and rotate for brightness
- Compatible with 1.25" eyepieces
Cons
- One size fits 1.25" eyepieces only
- May require rotation for optimal brightness in variable conditions
OPTOLONG 1.25" UV/IR Cut Filter for CCD Astrophotography
UV/IR cut filter for CCD astrophotography with high transmission at key wavelengths. Maintains telescope performance with durable, scratch-resistant material. Customer insight mentions no explicit feedback
Pros
- high transmission at multiple wavelengths
- scratch-resistant
- not sensitive to humidity or aging
- ideal all-round deep sky filter
Cons
- customer insight: text: None
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Celestron |
| Durability | Optolong |
| Versatility | Celestron |
| User Reviews | Celestron |