Were to put uv/ir filter?

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Were to put uv/ir filter?

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Hi guys,newbie from Norway here.
Just got my self a cheap solar wedge to see if this is something for me , and i have read that no filter should go in front of the wedge, but still i have read that someone puts the uv/ir filter in front, maybe this filter doesen't stop the heat from going through?
Could this be right? Or did i read this wrong? Mine is threaded in the front.
Haven't used mine yet , due to heavy rain.
Thanks in advance.
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Post by Merlin66 »

More important than the UV-IR is the mandatory ND3 filter.
You can fit an UV-IR after the ND3 if you feel concerned.


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Re: Were to put uv/ir filter?

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The ND3 filter is preinstalled , so no problem there :-)

But i have been Reading a lot on forums regarding the use of diffrent kind of filters , and how some can help on contrast , and since i already have some of them , i thought i would try to use them.

I have an eyepiece extension tube that i can use for a filter,since my filters can't be stacked / screwed into each other .
And that is the reason i asked about mounting the uv/ir filter in front , as i wouldn't need to use the extension tube , but since my solar wedge didn't come With a user manual , i read other brands manual ,and they say no mounting of a filter in front of the wedge.

But i read that some do it anyway with the uv/ir filter , that's why i asked.
I thought i try a #green 56 (don't have #58) paired With the uv/ir filter , but i also have cls , uhc , variable polarizing filter , 2 other polarizing filters and a coloured filter set/kit and my Club has a lot of others that i may be allowed to test out before i buy my own , if i find them to work , crazy prizes on some of them.

The Scope i will test out is an achromat ,Aquila 90 / 500 , but i also have an sky watcher st 120 i could use , but i would have to take it Down since the recomended size is 100 mm.


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Re: Were to put uv/ir filter?

Post by MAURITS »

Welcome here,

My UV/IR filter is in the front of the wedge on telescope side, the other filters ND3, Baader Continuum (lime green) in the back of the wedge on eyepiece side.


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I'd use the uv/ir on the front of the wedge...


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Re: Were to put uv/ir filter?

Post by MapleRidge »

Welcome to the group!

In my case, I have the UV/IR cut filter and Baader continuum filter installed at the bottom of the eyepiece holder so that I can switch form eyepiece to camera without having to change the filters.

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Re: Were to put uv/ir filter?

Post by GKA »

Thanks guys , that helped a lot , tried to take some Pictures today , but i zoomed in to much i think ,using a canon 1000D.
Well i have to keep Learning :lol: .

Visual was good , but not much action .

I will have to experiment With both eyepieces and filters, but will leave my uv/ir filter at the front of the wedge.
i will probably buy the Baader Continuum filter , but i have to wait a while since i spent to much lately :D

Thanks for Your help.

All the best.
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