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Not every imaging filter is narrowband or LRGB. Ultraviolet and infrared cut filters, luminance filters, methane band filters for planetary work and dedicated infrared pass filters each solve a specific problem, and several of them are more useful than their obscurity suggests. David Astro carries imaging filters in Canada, in Canadian inventory and shipped domestically.

These filters address particular situations rather than general imaging. Tell us what problem you are seeing and we will say whether one of them fixes it.

Filters

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Antlia 3nm Narrowband H-alpha Pro Filter

Isolates the H-alpha emission line at 656.3nm 3nm bandpass (FWHM) to enhance contrast of emission targets Peak transmission greater than 88% Guara...

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Antlia 3nm Narrowband H-alpha Pro Highspeed Filter - f/2.6 to f/3.6

Optimized for fast optical systems from f/2.6 to f/3.6 3nm bandpass (FWHM) around the H-alpha line Center wavelength pre-shifted 1.2nm to the red ...

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Antlia 3nm Narrowband H-Beta Pro Filter - 2"

Isolates the H-Beta emission line at 486.1nm 3nm bandpass (FWHM) to enhance contrast of emission targets 88% peak transmission Greater than OD5 bl...

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Antlia 3nm Narrowband NII Pro Filter - 2"

Isolates the Nitrogen-II (NII) emission line at 654.8nm 3nm bandpass (FWHM) 88% peak transmission Greater than OD5 out-of-band blocking from 300-1...

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Antlia 3nm Narrowband OIII Pro Filter

3nm FWHM (Full Width at Half Maximum) Centered on the 500.7nm OIII emission line Peak transmission greater than 88% Out-of-band blocking >OD5 (...

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Antlia 3nm Narrowband OIII Pro Highspeed Filter - f/2.6 to f/3.6

Optimized for f/2.6 to f/3.6 optical systems 3nm FWHM (Full Width at Half Maximum) Center wavelength pre-shifted 1.2nm to the red (501.9nm) Peak T...

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Antlia 3nm Narrowband SII Pro Filter

Isolates the Sulfur-II emission line at 672.4nm 3nm bandpass (FWHM) to enhance contrast of emission targets Peak transmission greater than 88% Usa...

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Antlia 3nm Narrowband SII Pro Highspeed Filter - f/2.6 to f/3.6

Optimized for fast optical systems from f/2.6 to f/3.6 Central wavelength pre-shifted by 1.2nm to 673.6nm to compensate for blue shift 3nm bandwid...

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Antlia 4.5nm Narrowband H-alpha Edge Filter

4.5nm Narrowband H-alpha Filter Usable down to f/3 with minimal loss of signal Peak transmission greater than 90% at 656.3nm Out-of-band blocking ...

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Antlia 4.5nm Narrowband OIII Edge Filter

4.5nm FWHM Narrowband OIII Filter Centered on the 500.7nm OIII Emission Line Peak Transmission >85% Out-of-Band Blocking >OD5 (0.001%) from ...

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Antlia 4.5nm Narrowband SII Edge Filter

Captures ionized sulfur emissions at a central wavelength (CWL) of 672.4nm Tight 4.5nm FWHM bandpass isolates faint nebulae from background skyglo...

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Antlia 7nm Narrowband H-alpha Prime Filter

7nm Full Width at Half Maximum (FWHM) Bandpass Centered on the 656.3nm Hydrogen-alpha Emission Line Passes NII Emission Lines at 654.8nm and 658.3...

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Antlia 7nm Narrowband OIII Prime Filter

Isolates the 500.7nm OIII emission line 7nm FWHM bandpass for high signal capture Greater than 90% peak transmission OD4 (0.01%) out-of-band block...

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Antlia 7nm Narrowband SII Prime Filter

Captures Sulfur-II emission lines at a central wavelength (CWL) of 672.4nm 7nm FWHM bandpass passes the SII lines at 671.6nm and 673.1nm Greater t...

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Antlia ALP-T Dual Band Ha&OIII 3nm

Passes H-alpha (656.3nm) and OIII (500.7nm) emission lines 3nm (+0.6/-0.1nm) FWHM on both lines Peak transmission of 90% (H-alpha) and 82% (OIII) ...

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Antlia ALP-T Dual Band Ha&OIII 3nm + SII&Hb 3.5nm 2" Filter Set

Two dual-band filters for four narrowband channels with color cameras; also usable with mono cameras Ha & OIII Filter: 3nm FWHM at 656.3nm and...

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Antlia ALP-T Dual Band SII&Hβ 3.5nm

Dual-band filter passing Sulfur-II (672.4nm) and Hydrogen-beta (486.1nm) 3.5nm (+/-0.5nm) FWHM on both lines Peak transmission of 90% (SII) and 85...

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Antlia ALP-T Dualband 5nm Ha/OIII and SII/Hb Filter Set - 2"

2-filter set captures four narrowband channels (Ha, OIII, SII, H-beta) with one-shot color cameras Ha/OIII filter isolates H-alpha (656.3nm) and O...

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Antlia ALP-T Dualband 5nm Ha/OIII Filter

Dual line-pass filter for Hydrogen-alpha (656.3nm) and Oxygen III (500.7nm) Tight 5nm FWHM bandpass for both emission lines Peak transmission of 9...

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Antlia ALP-T Dualband 5nm Ha/OIII Highspeed Filter

Dual 5nm bandpasses for Hydrogen-alpha (657.8nm) and Oxygen-III (502.2nm) Optimized for high-speed imaging systems from f/2.2 to f/3.6 Peak transm...

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Antlia ALP-T Dualband 5nm SII/Hb Filter

Dual-bandpass 5nm design for one-shot color (OSC) cameras Passes Sulfur-II (672.4nm) and Hydrogen-Beta (486.1nm) emission lines Peak transmission ...

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Antlia H-alpha 2.5nm Ultra Narrowband Filter

Isolates the H-alpha emission line at 656.3nm Ultra-narrow 2.5nm FWHM bandpass to maximize contrast Peak transmission of >=95% Deep >=OD5 (0...

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Antlia IR Pass 685nm Filter - 1.25"

Passes infrared light with wavelengths longer than 685nm Reduces the effect of atmospheric seeing for sharper planetary images Constructed from 2m...

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Antlia IR Pass 850nm Filter - 1.25"

Passes infrared light with wavelengths longer than 850nm Recommended for planetary photography, where seeing has much lower impact at long wavelen...

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Specialist Imaging Filters

Each of these targets a specific defect or a specific wavelength range that general-purpose filters do not address.

  • UV and IR cut filters: Essential with refractors, which do not focus infrared at the same point as visible light. Without one, stars are bloated and soft in a way that looks like poor optics.
  • Luminance filters: A broad visible-range filter with UV and IR blocking, used as the detail-carrying channel in LRGB imaging.
  • Infrared pass filters: Pass only infrared, which cuts through atmospheric turbulence better than visible light and can sharpen planetary detail in poor seeing.
  • Methane band filters: Very narrow filters at 889 nm revealing atmospheric structure on Jupiter, Saturn and the ice giants that is invisible in visible light.
  • Continuum filters: Narrow green-band filters used for lunar and planetary imaging, reducing the effect of atmospheric dispersion.
  • Anti-halation and reflection considerations: Coating quality matters here too, since a filter close to the sensor can produce reflection artifacts around bright objects.

Why Choose David Astro for Imaging Filters

These are problem-specific purchases, and the first question is whether you have the problem.

  • Diagnosis before recommendation: Send us a sample image and we will tell you whether bloated stars are an infrared problem, a spacing problem or a focus problem.
  • Refractor advice: If you image with a doublet and have no UV/IR cut filter, that is very often the cause of soft bright stars, and it is the cheapest fix in imaging.
  • Seeing-based advice: We will explain when an infrared pass filter genuinely helps planetary work and when it simply costs you resolution.
  • Authorized dealer: Genuine filters with verified coatings and manufacturer warranty, in Canadian stock.
  • Ships from Canada: No duties or brokerage fees for Canadian buyers.

Imaging Filters in Canada — Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a UV/IR cut filter?
With any refractor, yes. ED doublets and even triplets do not bring infrared to the same focus as visible light, and an unfiltered sensor records that as bloated, soft stars.
Does an infrared filter help with bad seeing?
For planetary imaging, often yes. Longer wavelengths are less affected by atmospheric turbulence, so an IR pass filter can produce sharper results on a poor night, at the cost of some resolution.
What is a methane band filter for?
It isolates a methane absorption band at 889 nm, revealing cloud structure on the gas giants that is invisible in visible light. It is a specialist filter needing substantial aperture and long exposures.
Why are my bright stars bloated?
Most commonly unblocked infrared in a refractor, sometimes filter reflections, sometimes back-focus error. Send us a crop and we will tell you which.

Diagnosing an imaging problem?

Send us a sample crop and we will tell you what will actually fix it. Held in Canada, shipped fast.