Orion Variable Polarizing Filter, 1.25"

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• ASIN: B0000XMU96
• Item model number: OR-5560
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 20, 2003

Product Description

Product Description
This versatile filter acts like a dimmer switch for your telescope, toning down the brightness of the Moon or planets to a level that is comfortable. The reduction in brightness and glare unmasks detail in your viewing subject and greatly improves contrast. The filter consists of two high-grade glass polarizing filters in a rotating cell that allows you to adjust the amount of light transmission from 1% to 40%. Such control is highly desirable for lunar observing because the Moon's brightness varies with its phase. The filter is great for terrestrial observing too, especially on sunny days. The filter has an anodized aluminum cell, which threads into the barrel of any standard eyepiece. Now available in 1.25" and 2" sizes. Storage case included.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, easy, great value filter, March 14, 2006

By	Jeff Biehle (Lakeway, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm a novice astronomer and about 6 months ago purchased an Orion IntelliScope XT10 (great scope, see my review of it). I love looking at the moon but it's so excessively bright in this scope. I'm a big fan of Orion's products, and their service is the absolute best, so when looking to purchase a filter I decided to go for this one. It's only 2 pieces, very easy to assemble and attach to any 1.25" eyepiece. It's also great how you can vary the brightness from near maximum to very dark. Makes viewing the moon a WHOLE new experience. Brings out more detail and eliminates the eye pain. Once again, Orion has made a very satisfied customer out of me!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Orion Variable Polarizing Filter, February 15, 2005

By	StarsNBikes4ever (Stony Brook, NY United States) - See all my reviews

When looking at the moon through a telescope larger than 6 inches or so, you need something to cut down on the excessively bright moon. This filter allows you to vary the amount of light coming through the eyepiece, and adjust it to a comfortable level. I'll never sell mine.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing, January 9, 2007

By	D. M. Glynn "'out of this world'" (Milky Way Galaxy) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was surprised at how much of a variation this filter provides. Really tops my old moon filter.