SBIG Baader 65mm Square UV-IR Cut Filter

Take your astrophotography to the next level with the Baader 65mm Square UV-IR Cut Filter, a premium accessory designed to enhance your imaging experience. This high-quality filter boasts an impressive 98% average transmission rate, ensuring that your photographs capture the true essence of the cosmos with minimal light loss.

Crafted with a very low reflection multi-coating, the Baader UV-IR Cut Filter effectively eliminates ghost images and stray light, providing you with crisp, clear images. The filter's striae-free and plane-parallel substrate contribute to its superior optical performance, ensuring that your images remain sharp and distortion-free.

Experience the precision of the Baader UV-IR Cut Filter's extremely sharp cutoff at 690nm, which preserves all the visible red spectrum, including the crucial 656nm H-alpha emission line. This feature is essential for astrophotographers aiming to capture the intricate details of nebulae and other celestial phenomena.

The filter's sharp cutoff below 400nm is another innovative feature, effectively eliminating violet halos around bright stars. This results in photographs that are more true to the scene, with colors that are more accurate and natural than those produced with simpler minus violet photographic filters.

Designed to integrate seamlessly with SBIG STX series cameras and FW5-STX filter wheels, the Baader 65mm Square UV-IR Cut Filter is a reliable choice for both amateur and professional astronomers. Its compatibility with the camera's built-in guide sensor further enhances its utility, making it a versatile addition to your astrophotography toolkit.

Durable and reliable, the Baader 65mm Square UV-IR Cut Filter is an essential tool for anyone serious about capturing the beauty of the night sky. Its innovative design and effective UV and IR light reduction capabilities set it apart from alternative filters, making it a preferred choice for discerning photographers seeking to achieve the highest quality images.

Please note, for those utilizing FW7-STX filter wheels, 50mm square filters are recommended. The Baader 65mm Square UV-IR Cut Filter is specifically tailored for use with the FW5-STX filter wheel, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal performance.