Astrophotography Filters

Filters for Astrophotography

Filters are an important part of deep sky astrophotography. They allow you to collect better data on your targets by isolating the light you want, from the light you don’t (light pollution).

Astrophotography filters come in many shapes and sizes, from 48mm discs that thread into your telescope adapter, to clip-in DSLR models that snap into the body of your camera.

If you are capturing images from the city, a light pollution filter can be the single most important investment you make. For example, a broadband filter like the Optolong L-Pro can help you capture more natural looking images of deep sky objects with your DSLR camera.

Canon astrophotography filter

SkyTech Canon Astrophotography Filter Review

If you shoot in light polluted skies with a DSLR, listen up. I’ve recently got my hands on an affordable new astrophotography filter for my Canon T3i. Whether you shoot with a modified camera through a telescope or a stock DSLR with a camera lens attached, a light pollution filter will help you shoot longer…

Deep-Sky Astrophotography During a Full Moon

Deep-Sky Astrophotography During a Full Moon

The clouds have parted, and I have enjoyed 2 cold, clear nights of astrophotography back-to-back! This is a fortunate occurrence that doesn’t come very often, especially during a Canadian winter. However, the moon is nearly full, rising in the late evening in its waning gibbous phase. This reminds me of a question that comes up…