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Optolong IR Pass 685nm Filter - 1.25" Mounted

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Optolong IR Pass 685nm Filter - 1.25" Mounted is a narrowband filter in 1.25" for mono emission-line imaging.

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Optolong IR Pass 685nm Filter - 1.25" Mounted

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Specifications

Filter

Filter type
Infrared pass filter
Filter size
1.25" / Mounted

Spectral

Passbands
IR pass 685 nm
Band count
1 band

Specifications

Thickness
1.85 mm
Substrate / coating
B270 optical glass

Use

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

Astrophotography Fit

Best for isolating emission lines with a mono camera and filter wheel.

Optolong IR Pass 685nm Filter - 1.25" Mounted is a budget-friendly narrowband filter (1.25").

Best for isolating emission lines with a mono camera and filter wheel.

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

  • Monochrome camera, matching filter wheel, and autofocus offsets
  • Ha/OIII/SII emission nebula projects
  • Long integrations with darks, flats, and careful star handling

Not recommended for

  • Unmodified color cameras as the primary workflow
  • Targets dominated by broadband continuum signal
  • Users who want natural star color with minimal processing

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$89.00
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Updated 5/13/2026
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