{"product_id":"svbony-uhc-ultra-high-contrast-light-pollution-filter","title":"SVBONY UHC Ultra High Contrast Light Pollution Filter","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces light pollution from artificial lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances contrast for emission nebulae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 1.25\", 2\", and Canon EOS-C formats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable aluminum frame with high-quality optical glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a protective storage case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSvbony UHC Filter for Light Pollution Reduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Svbony UHC Filter, available in 1.25\", 2\", and EOS-C formats, isolates critical nebular emission lines from city light pollution. This Ultra High Contrast design significantly darkens the sky background, making faint structures in objects like the Orion Nebula (M42) visible even from suburban locations. By selectively filtering out disruptive wavelengths from sodium and mercury vapor lamps, it restores the deep-sky views lost to urban glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDefeating Light Pollution: The UHC Advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core function of the Svbony UHC filter is to create a starker contrast between your target nebula and the sky. It achieves this by selectively rejecting the most common wavelengths associated with artificial streetlights and other urban light sources. This surgical removal of unwanted light darkens the sky background without eliminating the key hydrogen-beta and oxygen-III wavelengths emitted by planetary and emission nebulae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaximizing Contrast on Emission Nebulae\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis filter is a specialized tool designed to make emission nebulae \"pop\" in the eyepiece or on a camera sensor. For visual observers in light-polluted areas, faint objects like the Lagoon Nebula (M8) or the Swan Nebula (M17) transform from indistinct smudges into structured objects with discernible detail. The filter effectively boosts the signal-to-noise ratio, revealing faint wisps of nebulosity that are otherwise completely washed out by the skyglow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Durability in Multiple Formats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed with a durable, black-anodized aluminum frame and high-quality optical glass, the Svbony UHC filter is built for repeated use in the field. The filter is available in multiple formats to suit your equipment: standard 1.25\" and 2\" barrels that thread into most eyepieces and accessories, and a clip-in EOS-C model for Canon DSLR astrophotography. Each filter ships in a sturdy, transparent case to protect it from dust and scratches during storage and transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSvbony UHC vs. CLS Filters: Choosing the Right Tool\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile both UHC and CLS (City Light Suppression) filters fight light pollution, they serve different purposes. A CLS filter is a more broadband option, which is better for maintaining natural star colors and viewing a wider variety of objects, including galaxies and reflection nebulae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Svbony UHC filter is more aggressive and has a narrower bandpass. This results in a much darker sky and higher contrast specifically on emission nebulae, but it comes at the cost of dimming stars more significantly and altering their color. For pulling the faintest details out of planetary and emission nebulae, the UHC is the superior choice; for general-purpose skyglow reduction, a CLS may be more suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the main difference between the Svbony UHC and a CLS filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSvbony UHC (Ultra High Contrast) filter\u003c\/strong\u003e is a narrowband filter that provides maximum contrast on emission and planetary nebulae by aggressively blocking most light pollution. A \u003cstrong\u003eCLS (City Light Suppression) filter\u003c\/strong\u003e is more broadband, offering milder light pollution reduction but better performance on galaxies and clusters, with more natural star colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow will the Svbony UHC filter improve my view of the Orion Nebula (M42) with an 8\" SCT from the suburbs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a suburban backyard, an 8\" SCT will show the core of the Orion Nebula (M42), but the outer loops of nebulosity are often lost in the skyglow. The Svbony UHC filter will dramatically darken the background sky, making the faint, extended wings of the nebula stand out clearly and revealing more intricate detail within the Trapezium region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the Svbony UHC filter for photographing the North American Nebula (NGC 7000) with a DSLR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the Svbony UHC filter is an excellent choice for DSLR imaging of large H-alpha regions like the North American Nebula (NGC 7000). The EOS-C clip-in version is specifically designed for this purpose. It will help separate the nebula's faint red glow from a light-polluted background, allowing you to use longer exposures to capture more detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill the Svbony UHC filter make galaxies or star clusters brighter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it will make them fainter. Galaxies and star clusters are broadband objects, meaning they emit light across the entire visible spectrum. Because the UHC filter blocks large portions of this spectrum to fight light pollution, it will dim these objects. This filter is specifically designed for emission and planetary nebulae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhich Svbony UHC filter format (1.25\", 2\", or EOS-C) do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice depends on your equipment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.25\" Filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e For use with standard 1.25\" eyepieces and accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2\" Filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e For use with larger 2\" eyepieces and accessories, typically for wide-field views.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEOS-C Filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A clip-in filter designed to fit inside the body of a Canon DSLR camera with an APS-C sensor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow should I clean my Svbony UHC filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, use a blower bulb to remove any loose dust. If smudges or fingerprints remain, gently wipe the surface in a circular motion with a clean microfiber cloth and a few drops of a dedicated optical cleaning solution. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eSvbony UHC Filter (Selected Size)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eProtective Storage Case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/svbony-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSvbony 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SVBONY","offers":[{"title":"1.25\" Round Mounted","offer_id":52861233955101,"sku":"SV-F9131A","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2\" Round Mounted","offer_id":52861233987869,"sku":"SV-F9131B","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"EOS-C Clip-In","offer_id":52861234020637,"sku":"SV-F9131D","price":50.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/SVBONY-UHC-Filter-1-25-2-EOS-C-Light-Pollution-Telescope-Photography-1_f10b7e09-bcc9-447c-833a-018f1dfba599.jpg?v=1788660034","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr-us\/products\/svbony-uhc-ultra-high-contrast-light-pollution-filter","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}