New 2nm Altair G-Band filter for solar contrast enhancement

[nickaltair]

Hi there, the new Altair G-Band 2nm solar contrast filter is in stock at an introductory price.

 

96% Transmission allows for superfast frame rates even at 2nm.

 

This offers higher contrast of solar photosphere features like faculae, sunspot detail and convection cells.

 

Additional challenge: Owners of medium to large aperture scopes which are able to show granulation detail (say a 10" Newtonian or Altair Classical Cassegrain) may even pick up the "bright G-Band spots" in the lanes between convection cells. Not much is known about them, but they definitely exist and a 10" all-mirror reflector is about right to see them. An 8" aperture refractor may pick them up too.

 

Note: This filter must be used with a solar wedge, or Baader film. Perferably Baader "Photographic" film for super high frame rates. If you want a speedier camera, check out the Altair Hypercam 174M fan cooled camera (171fps on my laptop) or "Baby Shark" a little monster, which can reach 540fps.

 

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