Orion Variable Polarizing Filter, 1.25" | 
| Brand: Orion
Buy New: $36.95
Rating:  4 reviews
Media: Electronics
MPN: 05560
Model: OR-5560
UPC: 410000062005
EAN: 0410000062005
ASIN: B0000XMU96
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Variable polarizing filter acts like a dimmer switch for your telescope, to tone down brightness | | • | Reduced brightness and glare unmasks detail in your viewing subject and greatly improves contrast | | • | Adjust the amount of light transmission from 1% to 40% | | • | The filter has an anodized aluminum cell, which threads into the barrel of any standard eyepiece | | • | Storage case included. 1.25" |
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Product Description
This versatile filter acts like a dimmer switch for your telescope, toning down the brightness of the Moon or planets to a level that is comfortable. The reduction in brightness and glare unmasks detail in your viewing subject and greatly improves contrast. The filter consists of two high-grade glass polarizing filters in a rotating cell that allows you to adjust the amount of light transmission from 1% to 40%. Such control is highly desirable for lunar observing because the Moon's brightness varies with its phase. The filter is great for terrestrial observing too, especially on sunny days. The filter has an anodized aluminum cell, which threads into the barrel of any standard eyepiece. Now available in 1.25" and 2" sizes. Storage case included.
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| Customer Reviews:
Excellent, easy, great value filter March 15, 2006
Jeff Biehle (Lakeway, TX)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I'm a novice astronomer and about 6 months ago purchased an Orion IntelliScope XT10 (great scope, see my review of it). I love looking at the moon but it's so excessively bright in this scope. I'm a big fan of Orion's products, and their service is the absolute best, so when looking to purchase a filter I decided to go for this one. It's only 2 pieces, very easy to assemble and attach to any 1.25" eyepiece. It's also great how you can vary the brightness from near maximum to very dark. Makes viewing the moon a WHOLE new experience. Brings out more detail and eliminates the eye pain. Once again, Orion has made a very satisfied customer out of me!
Orion Variable Polarizing Filter February 16, 2005
StarsNBikes4ever (Stony Brook, NY United States)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
When looking at the moon through a telescope larger than 6 inches or so, you need something to cut down on the excessively bright moon. This filter allows you to vary the amount of light coming through the eyepiece, and adjust it to a comfortable level. I'll never sell mine.
amazing January 10, 2007
D. M. Glynn (Milky Way Galaxy)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I was surprised at how much of a variation this filter provides. Really tops my old moon filter.
 Quality filter for the price November 18, 2007
Thomas Tomlinson (Missouri)
Comes in two pieces that the user threads together prior to threading onto the EP. Easy to use. Priced appropriately for the quality. A must have for lunar and planetary observation.
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