Filter Optolong SII-CCD of 6.5nm 2"

Optolong 6.5nm 2" SII-CCD filter

The 6.5nm extra-narrowband SII-CCD filter (Sulfur II for CCD) is designed for nebula photography by allowing the passage of light centered at the 672nm wavelength with a bandwidth of 6.5nm and blocking the transmission of all other wavelengths, specifically those produced by artificial light, including mercury vapor and high and low pressure sodium vapor lights and unwanted natural light caused by the neutral emission of oxygen in our atmosphere (Skyglow).

Main use

Used in combination with H-alpha and OIII-CCD extra-narrowband filters (SHO set) for CCD tri-color astrophotography

Narrowband images with the SHO set can be made with the Moon in the sky or with strong light pollution, thus preventing your equipment from sitting idle for several weeks.

The Hubble appearance of the images can be made by combining H-alpha, OIII-CCD and SII-CCD, such as the famous "Pillars of Creation" (Eagle Nebula M16)

The narrow band filter does not increase the brightness of the object, but increases the contrast between the nebula and the night sky (without illuminating the nebula).

Technical data

• Substrate material Schott
• Thickness 2.0mm
• Surface quality: 60/40 (see MIL-O-13830)
• The filter is made of optical glass with a flatness level of λ / 4 on both surfaces (surface irregularities are
• 80% transmission in the 672 nm SII line
• Infrared wavelength blocking between 700-1100nm
• 0.1% out-of-band transmission, specifically the main artificial light pollution emission lines (i.e. Na 589 nm, Hg 435 nm and 578 nm). The 0.1% transmission is equivalent to OD3 (optical density), and a high optical density value indicates very low transmission, and a low optical density indicates high transmission.
• The ultra-thin filter cell minimizes vignetting by allowing a diaphanous aperture of 45 mm for 2" (50.8 mm), having been manufactured in aluminum by CNC machines with extreme manufacturing precision.

Coating specifications

• Non-cementitious optical substrate coating
• Outermost coating with ion-assisted electron beam evaporation deposition technology provides increased durability and scratch resistance, as well as CWL (center wavelength) stability unaffected by temperature changes.
• The planetary rotation system offers precision and homogeneity of coatings, which ensures high value in through-band transmission and high out-of-band optical density

Use:

• Visual observation (rural sky): Incompatible.
• Visual observation (urban sky): Incompatible.
• CCD photography: Excellent for nebula contrast enhancement.
• DSLR photography (unmodified): Good, although the sensitivity of unmodified sensors is reduced in the IBS spectral line.
• DSLR photography (modified): Excellent for contrast enhancement of nebulae.
• Planetary photography (from video clips): Uninteresting.

Filter Optolong SII-CCD 6.5nm 2" filter