Advanced Telescope Supplies

Australia's Premier CCD and Astro-Imaging Experts


Advanced Telescope Supplies now authorised Astrodon dealers are proud to be associated with Astrodon filters and accessories.

Astrodon has a vast range of filters suitable for CCD imaging and Photometry

Please call or email sales@atscope.com.au for your specific filter requirements. Delivery is typically 1-2 weeks.

 

 

SIMPLIFY YOUR IMAGING!

Astrodon Tru-Balance RGB filters have revolutionized CCD imaging. Their popularity is due to ease-of-use, high optical throughput and great resulting colors for galaxies, star clusters and nebulae. There are two varieties of Tru-Balance filters E-Series and I-Series.

E-Series filters are designed to approximately equalize the flux of Kodak's full-frame E-Series CCD detectors, including compensation for the solar photon flux. This means that your RGB color combine weights will be approximately 1:1:1 within perhaps 10% for equal length exposures. This can never be perfect, but it does allow you to take one exposure time for all of your RGB data and therefore, only just one corresponding dark exposure time. Again, this saves you precious imaging time and thus, simplifies your imaging.

  • Set includes Luminance (NIR/UV-blocked colorless), Red, Green and Blue filters
  • 1.25" mounted, 31, 36, 49.7 mm dia., 49.7 mm square, 65 mm square
  •  3 +/-0.025 mm single 1/4 wave fused silica substrate before coating
  • 30 arcsec parallelism
  •  ~1:1:1 color combine weights for G2V white-point for Kodak Full-Frame (E) detectors
  • Best choice for back-thinned and Sony detectors
  • Equal RGB exposures and one dark time
  • Better color separation (see spectra below)
  • Better color rendition for galaxies based upon color theory
  • Significant reflection and star halo reduction
  • Enhanced contrast for HII regions in galaxies due to narrower red (not orange) filter
  • Spectral "gap" between green and red filters to minimize effect of light pollution, especially from high pressure sodium street lamps (see spectra below)
  • Highest efficiency blue filter with less UV
  • Correct "teal" OIII color for planetary nebula (OIII signal >97% in blue and green)
  • Parfocal with Astrodon's high-performance narrowband and near-IR luminance filters
  • Ultra-hard and durable sputtered coatings coated to the edge of each filter
  • Proudly made in the U.S.A.


The E-Series filters were designed for cameras containing the full-frame KAF8300, KAF3200, KAF6303, KAF16803 sensors.  The E-Series red filter is a deep red filter about 60nm width which excludes much of the light pollution from high pressure sodium street lamps. Other filter suppliers try to "force fit" their orange filter (designed for the interline KAI11000, KAI2000 sensors)for use with these full-frame sensors. Their orange filter (see below) is about twice as wide spectrally as our deep red filter.  As a result, their orange filter tends to "wash out" HII regions in galaxies and detail in nebula. Their blue and green color weights are no longer balanced and as a result, the OIII color in planetary nebula is skewed strongly toward blue, rather than the correct teal color. These are the reasons why Astrodon designed I- and E-Series filters for these very different classes of cameras for optimum results.

Notice that Astrodon filters are coated to the edge. Other filters leave an uncoated "rim" (see below)  near the edge that must be blocked by a mask or the design of the filter wheel. Our approach minimizes stray light from polluting your image.


Tony Hallas comments on Astrodon Generation 2 LRGB Filters:

"I would like to take a minute to comment on the 50mm Gen 2 filters that I have installed in my Apogee 16803 camera.
These filters set a new bar for performance... they have a huge color gamut and best of all, there isn't a trace of reflection even when shooting 15 minute subs at the Pleiades.
The total color response can be seen in the M33 sample ... note the abundant HII regions, the strong blue response, and the brilliant yellow of the star.

The superior color response isn't subtle ... it's obvious ... and all this with LRGB ... no narrow band needed! These filters are a joy to work with, Major kudos,"

 

R. Jay GaBany comments on Astrodon Generation 2 LRGB Filters:

"For several years I happily used a set of common filters under the assumption that there was nothing unique about other filters on the market. I was wrong! Since switching over to Astrodon filters the color fidelity of my pictures has improved dramatically! Not only do they reduce or eliminate the need for color balancing during post-processing, their precision bandwidth cut-offs result in more vivid colors and the H-alpha filter has helped me surface structures my previous filters simply did not allow my camera to capture. Astrodon filters are essential tools for serious astrophotography."

 

 

  Astrodon Products International $US list
inc FedEx Shipping
LRGB2_E27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon Gen2 E-Series LRGB (set of 4)   $684.00
LRGB2_E31R Astrodon Gen2 E-Series LRGB (set of 4)  mounted in 31 mm inserts   $769.00
LRGB2_I27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon Gen2 I-Series LRGB (set of 4)   $684.00
LRGB2_I31R Astrodon Gen2 I-Series LRGB (set of 4)  mounted in 31 mm inserts   $769.00
LRGB2_E36R 36mm Unmounted Astrodon Gen2 E-Series LRGB (set of 4)   $988.00
LRGB2_I36R 36mm Unmounted Astrodon Gen2 I-Series LRGB (set of 4)   $988.00
LRGB2_E50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon Gen2 E-Series LRGB (set of 4)   $1,485.00
LRGB2_I50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon Gen2 I-Series LRGB (set of 4)   $1,485.00
LRGB2_I50S 49.7 x 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon Gen2 I-Series LRGB (set of 4)   $1,776.00
LRGB2_E50S 49.7 x 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon Gen2 E-Series LRGB (set of 4)   $1,776.00
LRGB2_E65S 65 x 65 mm square Unmounted Astrodon Gen2 E-Series LRGB (set of 4)   $3,425.00
C2_27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon Clear (UV-blocked, No NIR blocking)   $216.00
C2_31R 31mm Mounted Astrodon Clear (UV-blocked, No NIR blocking)   $229.00
C2_50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon Clear (UV-blocked, No NIR blocking)   $389.00
C2_50S 49.7 x 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon Clear (UV-blocked, No NIR blocking)   $460.00
B2_27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon Blue (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in E series LRGB set)   $230.00
L2_27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon Luminance (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in LRGB set)   $230.00
G2_E27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon Green (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in E series LRGB set)   $230.00
R2_E27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon Red (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in E series LRGB set)   $230.00
R2_I27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon Red (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in I series LRGB set)   $230.00
G2_I27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon Green (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in I series LRGB set)   $230.00
B2_27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon Blue (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in I series LRGB set)   $230.00
L2_31R 31mm Mounted Astrodon Luminance (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in LRGB set)   $242.00
G2_E31R 31mm Mounted Astrodon Green (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in E series LRGB set)   $242.00
R2_E31R 31mm Mounted Astrodon Red (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in E series LRGB set)   $242.00
G2_I31R 31mm Mounted Astrodon Green (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in I series LRGB set)   $242.00
B2_31R 31mm Mounted Astrodon Blue (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in E series LRGB set)   $242.00
B2_31R 31mm Mounted Astrodon Blue (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in I series LRGB set)   $242.00
R2_I31R 31mm Mounted Astrodon Red (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in I series LRGB set)   $242.00
G2_I36R 36 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon Green (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in I series LRGB set)   $302.00
L2_36R 36 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon Luminance (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in LRGB set)   $302.00
R2_E36R 36 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon Red (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in E series LRGB set)   $302.00
B2_36R 36 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon Blue (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in I series LRGB set)   $302.00
R2_I36R 36 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon Red (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in I series LRGB set)   $302.00
G2_E36R 36 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon Green (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in E series LRGB set)   $302.00
B2_36R 36 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon Blue (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in E series LRGB set)   $302.00
G2_I50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon Green (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in I series LRGB set)   $398.00
L2_50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon Luminance (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in LRGB set)   $398.00
R2_I50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon Red (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in I series LRGB set)   $398.00
B2_50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon Blue (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in I series LRGB set)   $398.00
B2_50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon Blue (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in E series LRGB set)   $398.00
R2_E50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon Red (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in E series LRGB set)   $398.00
G2_E50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon Green (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in E series LRGB set)   $398.00
B2_50S 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon Blue (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in E series LRGB set)   $504.00
G2_I50S 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon Green (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in I series LRGB set)   $504.00
B2_50S 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon Blue (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in I series LRGB set)   $504.00
G2_E50S 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon Green (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in E series LRGB set)   $504.00
R2_E50S 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon Red (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in E series LRGB set)   $504.00
L2_50S 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon Clear (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in LRGB set)   $504.00
R2_I50S 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon Red (UV/NIR-blocked; Same as in I series LRGB set)   $504.00
HA5_27R 1.25" Mounted  Astrodon 5 nm H-a for 656.3 nm   $475.00
HA5_31R 31mm Mounted  Astrodon 5 nm H-a for 656.3 nm   $488.00
SII5_27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon 5 nm SII for 671.6 nm   $475.00
SII5_31R 31mm Mounted Astrodon 5 nm SII for 671.6 nm   $488.00
OIII5_27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon 5 nm OIII for 500.1 nm   $475.00
OIII5_31R 31mm Mounted Astrodon 5 nm OIII for 500.1 nm   $488.00
RedCon5_27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon 5 nm Red Continuum for 645 nm   $475.00
RedCon5_31R 31mm Mounted Astrodon 5 nm Red Continuum for 645 nm   $488.00
HA5_36R 36 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon 5 nm H-a for 656.3 nm   $626.00
OIII5_36R 36 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon 5 nm OIII for 500.1 nm   $626.00
SII5_36R 36 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon 5 nm SII for 671.6 nm   $626.00
HA5_50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon 5 nm H-a for 656.3 nm   $1,088.00
SII5_50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon 5 nm SII for 671.6 nm   $1,088.00
OIII5_50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon 5 nm OIII for 500.1 nm   $1,088.00
RedCon5_50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon 5 nm Red Continuum for 645 nm   $1,088.00
HA5_50S 49.7 x 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon 5 nm H-a for 656.3 nm   $1,280.00
SII5_50S 49.7 x 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon 5 nm SII for 671.6 nm   $1,280.00
OIII5_50S 49.7 x 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon 5 nm OIII for 500.1 nm   $1,280.00
RedCon5_50S 49.7 x 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon 5 nm Red Continuum for 645 nm   $1,280.00
HA3_27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon  3 nm H-a for 656.3 nm   $705.00
HA3_31R 31mm Mounted Astrodon  3 nm H-a for 656.3 nm   $718.00
SII3_27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon 3 nm SII for 671.6 nm   $705.00
SII3_31R 31mm Mounted Astrodon 3 nm SII for 671.6 nm   $718.00
OIII3_27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon 3 nm OIII for 500.1 nm   $705.00
OIII3_31R 31mm Mounted Astrodon 3 nm OIII for 500.1 nm   $718.00
NII3_27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon 3 nm NII for 658.4 nm   $705.00
NII3_27R-36MR 27mm Mounted in 36mm Adapter Ring Astrodon 3 nm NII for 658.4 nm   $799.00
NII3_31R 31mm Mounted Astrodon 3 nm NII for 658.4 nm   $718.00
HA3_36R 36 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon 3 nm H-a for 656.3 nm   $935.00
OIII3_36R 36 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon 3 nm SII for 671.6 nm   $935.00
SII3_36R 36 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon 3 nm SII for 500.1 nm   $935.00
HA3_50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon 3 nm H-a for 656.3 nm   $1,431.00
SII3_50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon 3 nm SII for 671.6 nm   $1,431.00
OIII3_50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon 3 nm OIII for 500.1 nm   $1,431.00
NII3_50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon 3 nm NII for 658.4 nm   $1,431.00
HA3_50S 49.7 x 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon 3 nm H-a for 656.3 nm   $1,798.00
SII3_50S 49.7 x 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon 3 nm SII for 671.6 nm   $1,798.00
OIII3_50S 49.7 x 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon 3 nm OIII for 500.1 nm   $1,798.00
NII3_50S 49.7 x 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon 3 nm NII for 658.4 nm   $1,798.00
NIRL_27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon NIR luminance for >700 nm   $292.00
NIRL_31R 31mm Mounted Astrodon NIR luminance for >700 nm   $305.00
NIRL_50R 50 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon NIR luminance for >700 nm   $502.00
NIRL_50S 50 mm sq. Unmounted Astrodon NIR luminance for >700 nm   $788.00
UVenus_27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon UVenus UV filter   $261.00
UVenus_31R 31mm Mounted Astrodon Uvenus UV filter   $274.00
UVenus_50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon UVenus UV filter   $578.00
u’2_27R-36MR 27mm Mounted in 36mm Adapter Ring Astrodon Sloan Gen2 u' edge-blackened (320/385nm)   $359.00
u’2_27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon Sloan Gen2 u' edge-blackened (320/385nm)   $265.00
u’2_31R 31mm Mounted Astrodon Sloan Gen2 u' edge-blackened (320/385nm)   $278.00
g’2_27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon Sloan Gen2 g' edge-blackened (401/550nm)   $265.00
g’2_27R-36MR 27mm Mounted in 36mm Adapter Ring Astrodon Sloan Gen2 g' edge-blackened (401/550nm)   $359.00
g’2_31R 31mm Mounted Astrodon Sloan Gen2 g' edge-blackened (401/550nm)   $278.00
r’2_27R-36MR 27mm Mounted in 36mm Adapter Ring Astrodon Sloan Gen2 r' edge-blackened (562/695nm)   $359.00
r’2_27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon Sloan Gen2 r' edge-blackened (562/695nm)   $265.00
r’2_31R 31mm Mounted Astrodon Sloan Gen2 r' edge-blackened (562/695nm)   $278.00
i’2_27R-36MR 27mm Mounted in 36mm Adapter Ring Astrodon Sloan Gen2 I' edge-blackened (695/844nm)   $359.00
i’2_27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon Sloan Gen2 i' edge-blackened (695/844nm)   $265.00
i’2_31R 31mm Mounted Astrodon Sloan Gen2 I' edge-blackened (695/844nm)   $278.00
Y2_27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon Sloan Gen2 Y edge-blackened (950/1058nm)   $265.00
Y2_27R-36MR 27mm Mounted in 36mm Adapter Ring Astrodon Sloan Gen2 Y edge-blackened (950/1058nm)   $359.00
Y2_31R 31mm Mounted Astrodon Sloan Gen2 Y edge-blackened (950/1058nm)   $278.00
z’2_27R-36MR 27mm Mounted in 36mm Adapter Ring Astrodon Sloan Gen2 z' edge-blackened (>826nm)   $359.00
z’2_27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon Sloan Gen2 z' edge-blackened (>826nm)   $265.00
z’2_31R 31mm Mounted Astrodon Sloan Gen2 z' edge-blackened (>826nm)   $278.00
z_s2_27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon Sloan Gen2 z_s edge-blackened (826/920nm)   $265.00
z_s2_27R-36MR 27mm Mounted in 36mm Adapter Ring Astrodon Sloan Gen2 z_s edge-blackened (826/920nm)   $359.00
z_s2_31R 31mm Mounted Astrodon Sloan Gen2 z_s edge-blackened (826/920nm)   $278.00
u’2_50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon Sloan Gen2 u' edge-blackened (320/385nm)   $625.00
g’2_50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon Sloan Gen2 g' edge-blackened (401/550nm)   $625.00
r’2_50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon Sloan Gen2 r' edge-blackened (562/695nm)   $625.00
i’2_50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon Sloan Gen2 i' edge-blackened (695/844nm)   $625.00
Y2_50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon Sloan Gen2 Y edge-blackened (950/1058nm)   $625.00
z’2_50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon Sloan Gen2 z' edge-blackened (>826nm)   $625.00
z_s2_50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon Sloan Gen2 z_s edge-blackened (826/920nm)   $625.00
u’2_50S 49.7 x 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon Sloan Gen2 u' edge-blackened (320/385nm)   $688.00
g’2_50S 49.7 x 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon Sloan Gen2 g' edge-blackened (401/550nm)   $688.00
r’2_50S 49.7 x 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon Sloan Gen2 r' edge-blackened (562/695nm)   $688.00
Y2_50S 49.7 x 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon Sloan Gen2 i' edge-blackened (695/844nm)   $688.00
i’2_50S 49.7 x 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon Sloan Gen2 Y edge-blackened (950/1058nm)   $688.00
z’2_50S 49.7 x 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon Sloan Gen2 z' edge-blackened (>826nm)   $688.00
z_s2_50S 49.7 x 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon Sloan Gen2 z_s edge-blackened (826/920nm)   $688.00
UV*_27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon Johnson/Cousins UV edge-blackened   $270.00
UV*_27R-36MR 27mm Mounted in 36mm Adapter Ring Astrodon Johnson/Cousins UV edge-blackened   $364.00
UV*_31R 31mm Mounted Astrodon Johnson/Cousins UV edge-blackened   $282.00
B***_27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon Johnson/Cousins Improved B edge-blackened   $270.00
B***_27R-36MR 27mm Mounted in 36mm Adapter Ring Astrodon Johnson/Cousins Improved B edge-blackened   $364.00
B***_31R 31mm Mounted Astrodon Johnson/Cousins Improved B edge-blackened   $282.00
V*_27R-36MR 27mm Mounted in 36mm Adapter Ring Astrodon Johnson/Cousins V edge-blackened   $364.00
V*_27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon Johnson/Cousins V edge-blackened   $270.00
V*_31R 31mm Mounted Astrodon Johnson/Cousins V edge-blackened   $282.00
Rc*_27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon Johnson/Cousins Rc edge-blackened   $270.00
Rc*_27R-36MR 27mm Mounted in 36mm Adapter Ring Astrodon Johnson/Cousins Rc edge-blackened   $364.00
Rc*_31R 31mm Mounted Astrodon Johnson/Cousins Rc edge-blackened   $282.00
Ic*_27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon Johnson/Cousins Ic edge-blackened   $270.00
Ic*_27R-36MR 27mm Mounted in 36mm Adapter Ring Astrodon Johnson/Cousins Ic edge-blackened   $364.00
Ic*_31R 31mm Mounted Astrodon Johnson/Cousins Ic edge-blackened   $282.00
UV*_50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon Johnson/Cousins UV edge-blackened   $625.00
B***_50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon Johnson/Cousins Improved B edge-blackened   $625.00
V*_50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon Johnson/Cousins V edge-blackened   $625.00
Rc*_50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon Johnson/Cousins Rc edge-blackened   $625.00
Ic*_50R 49.7 mm dia. Unmounted Astrodon Johnson/Cousins Ic edge-blackened   $625.00
UV*_50S 49.7 x 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon Johnson/Cousins UV edge-blackened   $688.00
B***_50S 49.7 x 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon Johnson/Cousins Improved B edge-blackened   $688.00
V*_50S 49.7 x 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon Johnson/Cousins V edge-blackened   $688.00
Rc*_50S 49.7 x 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon Johnson/Cousins Rc edge-blackened   $688.00
Ic*_50S 49.7 x 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon Johnson/Cousins Ic edge-blackened   $688.00
XOPBB_27R 1.25" Mounted Astrodon Exo-Planet (Clear with Blue-Blocking)   $231.00
XOPBB_31R 31mm Mounted Astrodon Exo-Planet (Clear with Blue-Blocking)   $244.00
XOPBB_50R 49.7 mm dia.Unmounted Astrodon Exo-Planet (Clear with Blue-Blocking)   $356.00
XOPBB_50S 49.7 x 49.7 mm square Unmounted Astrodon Exo-Planet (Clear with Blue-Blocking)   $450.00

But how much will I pay in $A??

Convert to $A using your Bank's current $USD sell rate, add GST of 10% to the result. ( also add $108 for customs entry if over if over $1000)

For example: 36mm Unmounted Astrodon Gen2 I-Series LRGB (set of 4) $US988 at 0.75 cents is about $A 1320, add $108 plus $132 GST,

Total cost is $A1560 to your door.

List prices subject to change without notice.

 

 

 

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