Baader U Filter

Baader U Filter - Unlock the Secrets of Deep UV Imaging

Introducing the Baader U Filter, a revolutionary addition to the Baader Planetarium filter lineup. This cutting-edge filter breaks new ground by allowing amateur astronomers to capture the intricate cloud structures on Venus, delving into the depths of the deep UV spectral region that was once off-limits.

Key Features:

1. Unprecedented Venus Imaging: For the first time, amateur astronomers can successfully record cloud details on Venus, expanding the possibilities of planetary observation.
2. Advanced Coating Technologies: Leveraging the latest coating technologies, the Baader U Filter transmits light from 300nm to 400nm, boasting an impressive peak transmission of 80%. The filter achieves this through a complex 20-layer dielectric coating stack on a specially polished UG-11 substrate.
3. Efficient Spectral Rejection: The filter effectively blocks wavelengths outside the crucial spectral region from 320nm to 390nm, ensuring optimal contrast and efficiency for UV imaging.
4. High Optical Quality: Built with the same high optical quality and features as other Baader filters, the U Filter guarantees the highest contrast and sharpest images possible.
5. Versatile UV Imaging: Widely embraced by UV imagers exploring landscapes, florals, and forensic subjects, the Baader U Filter delivers exceptional performance across diverse applications.
6. Enhanced Transmission and Blocking: The latest 1.25" filter model boasts heightened transmission and improved out-of-band blocking, optimizing its performance for various UV imaging scenarios.
7. Universal Compatibility: The filter cell features a standard M28.5x0.6 thread, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of optical setups.

Usage Recommendations:

• The Baader U Filter is ideal for imaging Venus with Webcams, Digital, and CCD cameras. Visual observation is not possible due to the human eye's insensitivity to UV light.
• For successful Venus imaging, a UV-sensitive astro CCD camera (e.g., SBIG ST-2000XM) and at least a 5" telescope, or a webcam with an 8" telescope, are recommended.

Embark on a journey to unravel the mysteries of deep UV imaging with the Baader U Filter - where innovation meets astronomical exploration. Capture Venus in Unprecedented Detail!