telescope buying help????

[Larry454]

Hello Hello -

Certainly! I use an Olll filter frequently for pulling out details on dim nebulae. I find it difficult to even see the Veil Nebula without it. I have a few color filters that I use less frequently for planets, especially Jupiter and Mars. I have not attempted astrophotography, but I use the scope just for viewing all the time.

[Hello!]

Hey are filters only used for photographing or can they be used for someone who just wants to use them to look at the planets and stars at different styles.

I am not interested in astro photography but can i still benefit from filters?

[Larry454]

Hello Hello -

Certainly! I use an Olll filter frequently for pulling out details on dim nebulae. I find it difficult to even see the Veil Nebula without it. I have a few color filters that I use less frequently for planets, especially Jupiter and Mars. I have not attempted astrophotography, but I use the scope just for viewing all the time.

[luvlaketahoe]

Like Larry, I use a nebula filter. I also have a Moon filter which is very useful; helps me retain my night vision. The colored filters that came with the scope are not useful to me. I've tried them on planets but they don't make much difference. I also suspect that they are probably only useful for photography.