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Explore Scientific Dark Sky Light Pollution Filter 77 mm Slim – 310260

Explore Scientific Dark Sky Light Pollution Filter 77 mm Slim – 310260

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The Explore Scientific Dark Sky Light Pollution Filter is a slim 77mm screw-in filter designed for camera lenses — it cuts the orange glow of artificial city lighting so your wide-field night-sky and Milky Way photos come out with cleaner, more neutral color and richer contrast.

Who it's for

Nightscape and Milky Way photographers shooting with a 77mm-thread lens who want to fight skyglow in-camera. New to filters? See our guide to the best telescope filters for beginners.

Key features

  • Suppresses artificial skyglow from sodium and mercury street lighting for cleaner night-sky color
  • Slim mount design helps avoid vignetting on wide-angle lenses
  • Standard 77mm thread — fits directly on 77mm lenses (or via step rings)
  • Better contrast on the Milky Way and nightscapes from suburban locations

Specifications

Type Broadband light-pollution filter (camera lens)
Thread size 77 mm (slim)
Best for Wide-field nightscape & Milky Way photography
SKU 310260

Frequently asked questions

Does this go on a telescope or a camera lens?
It's a 77mm screw-in filter for camera lenses, made for wide-field nightscape photography rather than telescope eyepieces.

What if my lens isn't 77mm?
You can use an inexpensive step-up or step-down ring to fit the 77mm filter to other lens thread sizes.

Will it work under heavy city light?
It reduces the color cast from common street lighting, but no filter fully removes broadband LED light pollution — darker skies still give the best results.

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