Chroma SII 8nm 2" narrow band filter
SII filter: the narrow-band filter only lets through light from ionized sulfur atoms at 672 nanometers, which is the line at which many planetary nebulae, emission nebulae and supernova remnants are illuminated.
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Home delivery - International | Home delivery - International |
Thursday, 5 December - Thursday, 12 December |
Home delivery - International
Home delivery - International
Estimated delivery:
Thursday, 5 December - Thursday, 12 December
SII filters isolate the spectral emission from singly ionized sulfur atoms, also common in nebulae. The emission occurs in two lines that form a doublet, at 671.6 and 673.1 nm. This filter also separates the sulfur emission from the H-alpha emission (656.3 nm).
SPECIFICATIONS
Capacity
- Connection (telescope side): 2"
- Frame: 2"
- Support material: Aluminum
- Center axis length (nm): 672
- Width at mid-height (nm): 8
General
- Type: Filter
- Construction type: Line filter
Applications
- Planetary nebulae: yes
- Supernova remnants: yes
- Suitable for photographic purposes: yes
- Against light pollution: yes