Best Light Pollution & Narrowband Filters for Astrophotography?

In this video, I'll explain what light pollution is and what filters you can use to perform astrophotography and combat light pollution in an urban area. I discuss both broadband and narrowband techniques used by astrophotographers, as well as filters used by astrophotographers that are available.
Link to my website blog about astrophotography filters:
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LINKS* TO BROADBAND FILTERS:
USA/WorldWide (Agena Astro):
Optolong L-Pro 1.25″: bit.ly/3JCYd0r
Optolong L-Pro 2″: bit.ly/3CPAypS
Optolong L-pro Canon APS-C: bit.ly/3Ps7yfm
Optolong L-pro Canon Full Frame: bit.ly/3poySk1
Optolong L-Pro Nikon Full Frame: bit.ly/43X0E68
BAADER UHC-S 1.25″: bit.ly/3prKrXJ
BAADER UHC-S 2″: bit.ly/3JP4y9f
BAADER UHC-S 36mm: bit.ly/42ZJa86
EU/WorldWide (Astroshop) :
Optolong L-Pro 1.25″: bit.ly/3d1ezNh
Optolong L-Pro 2″: bit.ly/2N0WWCC
Optolong L-pro Canon APS-C: bit.ly/30HcH9T
Optolong L-pro Canon Full Frame: bit.ly/3dYxEkx
Optolong L-pro Nikon Full Frame: bit.ly/3PXCN1U
BAADER UHC-L 1.25″: bit.ly/3hDt0uC
BAADER UHC-L 2″: bit.ly/3hnMiE9
BAADER UHC-L 36mm: bit.ly/3PPZkOu
LINKS* TO NARROWBAND FILTERS FOR COLOR CAMERAS:
USA/WorldWide (Agena Astro):
Optolong L-eNhance 1.25″: bit.ly/46qzmXt
Optolong L-eNhance 2″: bit.ly/3CNxfiP
Optolong L-eNhance Canon APS-C format: bit.ly/3JzjQyV
Optolong L-eXtreme 1.25″: bit.ly/3NrWn3F
Optolong L-eXtreme 2″: bit.ly/43VrkEm
Europe / WorldWide (Astroshop):
Optolong L-eNhance 1.25″: bit.ly/2BaRH0s
Optolong L-eNhance 2″: bit.ly/2zD5Xio
Optolong L-eNhance Canon APS-C: bit.ly/2zyTCvB
Optolong L-eXtreme 1.25″: bit.ly/44zMrvV
Optolong L-eXtreme 2″: bit.ly/3O8Hghg
LINKS* TO NARROWBAND FILTERS FOR MONO CAMERAS:
United States / WorldWide (Agena Astro)
ZWO 7nm Ha, Sii, Oiii 1.25″ filters combination: bit.ly/3XGKnQF
ZWO 7nm Ha, Sii, Oiii 2″ filters combination: bit.ly/3PAa2Zi
Optolong LRGB, 6.5nm S-II, 7nm H-a & 6.5nm O-III Filter Set for 1.25″: bit.ly/3r05ocB
Optolong LRGB, 6.5nm S-II, 7nm H-a & 6.5nm O-III Filter Set for 2″: bit.ly/3XuW1O8
Optolong SHO (S-II, H-a & O-III) Narrowband 3nm Filter Set for 2″: bit.ly/3JAVV1Y
Europe / WorldWide (Astroshop)
ZWO 7nm Ha, Sii, Oiii 1.25″ filters combination: bit.ly/2B8OezA
ZWO 7nm Ha, Sii, Oiii 2″ filters combination: bit.ly/2Y0VE0H
Optolong SHO, 6.5nm Sii, 7nm H-alpha & 6.5nm Oiii filter set for 1.25″: bit.ly/3pKNTwH
Optolong SHO, 6.5nm Sii, 7nm H-alpha & 6.5nm Oiii filter set for 2″: bit.ly/3JSPkjv
Optolong SHO (S-II, H-a & O-III) Narrowband 3nm Filter Set for 2″: bit.ly/3JQlI6g
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0:00 Intro
0:50 What is light pollution?
1:52 What kind of filters do you need?
6:06 Broadband light pollution and UHC filters
8:16 Narrowband filters for color cameras
9:47 Narrowband filters for mono cameras
10:56 Raise awareness

[@robmailconway]

I'm glad you mentioned that the light pollution affects the wildlife 👍

[@woody5109]

Very professional presentation, thank you sir 🙏

[@luisrivera-lopez3648]

I love your presentations. Thank you very much.

[@AstroForumSpace]

Thank you!

[@scottrk4930]

Now if only someone would come up with a Wildfire Smoke Filter then all of us Astrophotographers in Canada would be very happy ! LOL !

[@dadwhitsett]

Uh, blowing up my imaging summer southern Ohio. 😡

[@MrSkySharks]

I knew a bit about these filters but this cleared some things up. Very nice video. I just started imaging with the Optolong L-enhance and my DSLR recently, and I have to say it was worth the purchase. I think I will move onto monochrome in a year or two.

[@AstroForumSpace]

Thanks, I appreciate that!

[@Tony-Elliott]

Great video at what bortle scale would you start needed a LP filters I live in rural France bortle 4 and 3 between 11pm 6am when all the street lights are turned off

[@AstroForumSpace]

Hi there. That sounds wonderful. Maybe an lpro lp filter, but you could try astrophotography without a filter first and see what kind of results you'll get. A good test would be to take a couple of long exposure photos (1 to 5 minutes) and check if there's any light pollution visible.

[@pierspinelli8352]

I was exactly looking for a video like this, today i was looking for a filter to buy to do some astrophotography but i don't really know what to get because um unsure if to buy the optolong l pro or an explore scientific uhc filter and an o-ii one, my target is to see quite every kind or deep sky object so id like to somebody help clear me it out

[@Ronbo765]

I’m curious if oxygen, Ha and sulphur filters could be used separately (like mono cameras) to image successfully with a osc color camera ?

[@AstroForumSpace]

Yes, but most folks use a duo- or dualband filter to safe time.

[@icecorebaby]

Hey I have vaonis dual band filter for my vespera. I accidentally got a couple of finger prints on lens. What would be the best way to clean?

[@AstroForumSpace]

This is the info on the vaonis website: If you notice any streaks or dust, gently clean the filter with an optical wipe, microfiber cloth, feather duster or air blower. Do not attempt to open the lens ring that contains the filter