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Astrodon Red Continuum 5nm Filter - 1.25" Mounted

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Red Continuum 5 nm Filter - 1.25" Mounted is an astronomy filter in 1.25" for cleaner astronomy data.

imaging-filter midrange
Astrodon Red Continuum 5nm Filter - 1.25" Mounted

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Specifications

Filter

Filter type
Astronomy imaging filter
Filter size
1.25" / Mounted

Spectral

Passbands
Red continuum (5 nm)
Band count
1 band
Narrowest bandpass
5 nm

Use

Camera use
Color or mono astronomy cameras, depending on target and workflow

Astrophotography Fit

A supporting filter that should match the camera, telescope speed, and target type.

Red Continuum 5 nm Filter - 1.25" Mounted is a midrange astronomy filter (1.25").

A supporting filter that should match the camera, telescope speed, and target type.

Choose filter size around the sensor diagonal, telescope speed, and filter-wheel or drawer geometry. Flats are still required; a filter can improve contrast, but it will not rescue tilt, bad focus, or poor calibration.

Best paired with

  • Cameras and filter holders with the same physical size
  • Targets that match the passband
  • A calibration workflow that includes flats after filter changes

Not recommended for

  • Using as a fix for poor focus, tracking, or gradients
  • Filter sizes smaller than the illuminated sensor path
  • Targets outside the filter passband

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$459.80
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Updated 5/15/2026
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