Customer Reviews

Celestron 94119-10 1.25 " Eyepiece Filter Set

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I purchased this set about a month ago, and must first say that the picture included does not represent the actual colors of this set, which are much more vibrant, not muted as it may appear. Contruction is very good for the most part, I gave the product 4 stars instead of 5 because the yellow filter glass is slightly loose within its metal frame, and hence makes a bit of noise as it shakes around. Certainly doesn't affect usage, and is completely unnoticable when inserted into an eyepiece or diagonal. The threading on all 4 filters was smooth, and easily screws into a wide range of products, not only those made by Celestron. On a good better best scale, I would put these in the better range. Certainly better than some bargain filters, but also no Lumicon.

I would certainly recommend this set to anybody. It is high quality offered at an excellent price. A similar set offered by Orion at the time of purchase was more expensive.

I aimed to review the construction and quality of this product, rather than provide an actual observational review. People buying astronomical filters already know what they are looking for.

These are great filters for viewing the planets and the moon. The only thing is that some of the filters are loose so they rattle this is pretty simple to fix. First thing you have to do to tighten the filter is set it down so the silver ring is up. If you look at the top of the filter you will see there is a plastic ring inside with two notches on it. You then just have to put a screwdriver or your fingernail into one of those notches and rotate the ring so it screws down into the filter, and this should stop the rattling.

I liked these filters. I've mostly used them for viewing the moon. They appear to be very good quality for the price.

these filters from Celestron are different colors than what is indicated in the picture, as another reviewer noted. The kit I received has a yellow, red, blue, and a grayish light limiting filter approximately 25-30%. Overall construction is solid and glass is clean and clear. I love looking at the full moon with the red filter, as it looks a beautiful orange. The blue filter brought out the bands of Jupiter well.

The set is described as including a polarization filter (this is why I chose that set).
It came with a yellow No 15A filter instead.
There is no point discussing the quality of an article if it is not what was promised, that is why it gets only 2 stars.

I only had a telescope for a short period of time when I realized I really needed some filters (especially one for viewing the moon) and this has been a wonderful starter set for me.