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Re: [APML] Camera Lens Skylight Filters

>>>>> "Eddie" == Eddie Guscott <eddie.guscott@blueyonder.co.uk> writes:

    Eddie> I'm thinking of piggybacking a SLR on my scope to take some
    Eddie> wide angle constellation shots while photographing through
    Eddie> the telescope.

    Eddie> Most of my lenses have skylight filters attached (mainly to
    Eddie> protect the lenses).

    Eddie> Should these be removed for astro photography or is it OK
    Eddie> to just leave them on.

Leave them on; I do all the time.  They cut down on the UV and it
won't hurt your night shots.  You might even consider something that
cuts into the extreme blue.

roland
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