{"product_id":"baader-planetarium-uhc-l-ultra-l-booster-filter-65x65mm","title":"Baader Planetarium Baader UHC-L \/ Ultra-L-Booster Filter 65x65mm","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e65x65mm Unmounted Square Format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimized for LED Light Pollution Rejection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-Contrast Views of Emission Nebulae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal Complement to Narrowband OIII Filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for Deep-Sky Observing and Imaging\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\u003eDownloads\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\u003eBaader UHC-L \/ Ultra-L-Booster Filter 65x65mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Baader UHC-L \/ Ultra-L-Booster Filter is a specialized deep-sky tool in an unmounted 65x65mm format, specifically engineered to reject the blueish skyglow from modern LED streetlights and restore critical contrast on emission nebulae. Acting as the perfect visual complement to restrictive narrowband OIII filters, this 65x65mm filter reveals more structure in objects like the Veil Nebula (NGC 6960) and the Lagoon Nebula (M8).\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\u003eTargeting Modern LED Light Pollution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional light pollution filters designed for the yellow-orange glow of sodium and mercury-vapor lamps, the Baader UHC-L is optimized to combat modern light sources. Its transmission characteristics are tailored to aggressively block the broad-spectrum, blue-rich light emitted by LED streetlights and vehicle headlights, which have become the dominant source of skyglow in many urban and suburban areas.\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 isolates the most important spectral lines for emission nebulae—Hydrogen-Beta (H-β) and doubly ionized Oxygen (OIII)—while blocking the interfering light between them. The result is a dramatically darkened sky background, causing faint nebular structures to stand out with significantly improved contrast. This makes the UHC-L an essential tool for observing and imaging sprawling HII regions and supernova remnants.\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\u003eThe UHC-L as a Visual Complement to Narrowband OIII\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile a narrowband OIII filter excels at isolating planetary nebulae, it can suppress the H-Beta component crucial to the structure of other targets, like the Horsehead Nebula (B33). The Baader UHC-L filter passes both emission lines, providing a more complete and often brighter view. It serves as the ideal first-look filter, revealing the full extent of a nebula before you switch to a more restrictive filter for specific details.\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\u003eUnmounted 65x65mm Format for Advanced Imaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large 65x65mm unmounted format is designed for serious astrophotographers using large-format sensors and specialized filter holders. This size prevents vignetting on cameras with large diagonals and allows for flexible integration into high-end filter wheels and sliders. Its unmounted design gives you the freedom to install it into the specific holder required by your imaging train.\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 makes the Baader 65x65mm UHC-L filter different from older light pollution filters?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBaader UHC-L filter\u003c\/strong\u003e is specifically designed to combat modern, broad-spectrum LED light pollution, which emits a significant amount of blue light. Older filters were designed for the narrow emission lines of sodium and mercury vapor streetlights and are less effective against the \"blueish skyglow\" of today's cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhen should I use the Baader UHC-L filter instead of a narrowband OIII filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003eUHC-L filter\u003c\/strong\u003e as your primary nebula filter for a brighter, more complete view of objects that emit strongly in both Oxygen-III and Hydrogen-Beta, such as the Orion Nebula (M42) or Lagoon Nebula (M8). Switch to a more restrictive OIII filter when you want maximum contrast on objects that are almost pure OIII, like most planetary nebulae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow will the Baader UHC-L filter improve my view of the Orion Nebula (M42) from a suburban location?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a suburban sky, the \u003cstrong\u003eBaader UHC-L filter\u003c\/strong\u003e will dramatically darken the washed-out background sky, increasing the contrast of the nebula. This will allow you to see fainter outer loops of gas and more intricate detail within the Trapezium region that would otherwise be lost to local light pollution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the 65x65mm UHC-L filter suitable for visual observing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the \u003cstrong\u003e65x65mm UHC-L filter's\u003c\/strong\u003e primary application is for imaging with large-format cameras, it can be used visually if you have a compatible filter holder, such as a 2-inch filter slider that accepts unmounted square filters. For standard eyepiece use, a mounted 2-inch round version is more practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the Baader 65x65mm UHC-L filter with my large-format camera and fast astrograph for imaging the North American Nebula (NGC 7000)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the \u003cstrong\u003e65x65mm format\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for this application. It is large enough to fully illuminate the large sensor in your camera without causing vignetting, even with a fast optical system. The filter will enhance the contrast of the nebula's rich hydrogen-alpha and hydrogen-beta regions against the light-polluted sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat does \"unmounted\" mean for the 65x65mm UHC-L filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Unmounted\" means the \u003cstrong\u003e65x65mm UHC-L filter\u003c\/strong\u003e is a square piece of optical glass without a threaded metal cell. You must install it into a compatible filter holder, such as a filter wheel or a filter drawer designed for large, square filters, before it can be placed in the optical path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet weight (kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.03\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilter size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65 x 65 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilter shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esquare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle or Set?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilter mounted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnmounted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilter Usage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContrast Enhancement, Light Pollution Reduction, Luminance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType of Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBandpass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilter Thickness (without cell)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransmission Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emultiple bands (see spectral image)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAR-Coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReflex-Blocker™ hard coated, dielectrically coated, planeoptically polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Baader_Planetarium_Cleaning_and_Maintenance_of_Optics_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zm384 64l-128 0L256 0 384 128zM176 352l32 0c30.9 0 56 25.1 56 56s-25.1 56-56 56l-16 0 0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-48 0-80c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 80c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-16 0 0 48 16 0zm96-80l32 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 64c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-128c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 128c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-64c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-16 0 0 96 16 0zm80-112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l48 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 32 32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-64 0-64z\" fill=\"#0047a7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eBaader Planetarium Cleaning and Maintenance of Optics Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/baader-planetarium-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBaader Planetarium Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Baader Planetarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52913209344285,"sku":"BAA-2961566","price":561.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/BaaderPlanetarium-UHC-L-Ultra-L-Booster-Filter-65x65mm-1_dadbf4bb-96f8-4bae-a9cf-a3908428f55e.jpg?v=1789088176","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr\/products\/baader-planetarium-uhc-l-ultra-l-booster-filter-65x65mm","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}