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Explore Scientific

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

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

$149.99
$149.99
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The Explore Scientific Dark Sky 77 mm Slim Filter is a broadband light pollution reduction filter designed to suppress common artificial light sources while maintaining high transmission of natural starlight. The slim-profile cell minimizes vignetting, making it ideal for wide-field imaging and DSLR or mirrorless camera applications.

Key Features

  • Dark Sky Broadband Design: Selectively reduces artificial light pollution while transmitting natural star and nebula light.

  • Improved Night Sky Contrast: Enhances visibility of deep-sky objects under urban and suburban skies.

  • Preserves Natural Color Balance: Maintains realistic star colors compared to aggressive narrowband filters.

  • Slim Filter Cell: Low-profile design helps prevent vignetting in wide-field and fast optical systems.

  • High Transmission Optical Coatings: Advanced multi-layer coatings maximize light throughput and image clarity.

  • Precision Optical Glass: Optically polished substrates ensure uniform performance across the field of view.

  • Wide Compatibility: Designed for camera lenses and imaging setups requiring a 77 mm filter thread.

Specifications

  • Filter Type: Dark Sky / Light Pollution Reduction

  • Filter Diameter: 77 mm

  • Profile: Slim

  • Primary Use: Light pollution reduction for wide-field astrophotography and nightscape imaging

  • Optical Construction: Multi-coated optical glass

  • Compatibility: Fits camera lenses and adapters with 77 mm filter threads

  • SKU: 310260

Why It Matters
Light pollution can significantly reduce contrast and detail in wide-field night-sky images. The Explore Scientific Dark Sky 77 mm Slim filter helps restore sky contrast while preserving natural color balance, making it an excellent choice for astrophotographers and nightscape shooters working under light-polluted conditions.

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