Baader 2" Neodymium Moon & Skyglow Filter with IR Cut # FMS-2 # 2458334A

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Baader 2" Neodymium Moon & Skyglow Filter with IR Cut # FMS-2 # 2458334A
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1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Fine optical filter made with Neodymium glass to reduce the effect of skyglow and spectrally enhance visual and photographic views of planets and deep-sky objects
Proprietary 7-layer Phantom Group and UV/IR blocking coatings to reduce chromatic aberration for imaging
Superior fine optical substrates for excellent performance, even at high magnifications
Hard ion-beam-deposited and scratch-resistant coating for easy, safe cleaning and long life
The Baader Planetarium Moon & Skyglow filter brings an entirely unique approach to planetary contrast enhancement and light pollution reduction. Based on earlier research at Carl Zeiss, Baader has developed a new filter that uses Neodymium glass which filters out a few specific wavelengths from streetlights as well as skyglow from the Moon. The unique spectral characteristics of Neodymium also boost color contrasts by isolating the red, green, and blue regions (so-called RGB enhancement). The result is a filter that leaves natural colors mostly intact, but significantly enhanced.
Planetary and Lunar views are improved in all scopes, reflectors, refractors (APO or Achro). Jupiter's Great Red Spot and ruddy hues of the bands are noticeably enhanced, and contrast of the Martian surface features are significantly boosted. The Background sky is darkened, and subtle details improved. The filter's high efficiency preserves image brightness, and many galaxies, nebulae and globular star clusters are improved due to the reduction of skyglow from the Moon and artificial lighting.
Baader has also enhanced this filter by integrating its proprietary 7-layer Phantom Group and UV/IR blocking coatings as well. The result is improved suppression of chromatic aberration for astrophotography applications. The ultra-hard and durable ion-beam hardened coatings may be cleaned anytime without fear of damaging the filter.
The filter substrate is a special custom melt of Neodymium doped glass made only for Baader Planetarium. In addition to its unique spectral characteristics, Baader Moon & Skyglow filters surfaces are polished optically flat to deliver the best possible image sharpness and contrast, even when used well away from the focal plane, and even at high magnification. The high quality of Baader Planetarium filters also permits stacking with other filters with no image degradation.
The second image above demonstrate the large contrast improvement on Mars.  The image on the left was taken without filtration, while the image on the right was taken through a Moon & Skyglow. The Moon & Skyglow image shows significantly higher contrast and reveals surface features barely visible without the filter. Both images were acquired identically, without any contrast enhancement, and give a very good idea of the planetary contrast improvement that is seen visually.
Note:
Occasionally, the product you receive might have a slightly different cosmetic appearance or labeling than what is shown. This can often change from batch to batch according to the whims of the manufacturer. However, you will always receive a brand new, original product as described above.
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2. ORDERING INFORMATION
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Shipping Discount:
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Sales Tax:
8.5% sales tax added if your Ship-To address is in California.
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3. US SHIPPING
Delivery Time:
Most orders ship within 1 business day of receiving payment. First Class shipments will take 3-5 days to arrive after we ship it. Priority Mail shipments will take 2-3 days. However, these delivery times are NOT guaranteed by the USPS. Delays of up to 2 weeks can occur in about 5% of the shipments.
Tracking/Delivery Confirmation:
eBay will update you once your order ships. You can see the order status or tracking information from your eBay account at any time.
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4. INTERNATIONAL ORDERING / SHIPPING
Shipping Cost:
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Delivery Time:
1) USPS First Class International:
Delivery takes about 3-4 weeks after we ship your package.
This can frequently take 4-6 weeks or more for several countries (8 weeks for Italy, Argentina, and South Africa; 8-12 weeks for Brazil)
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THERE IS NO TRACKING FOR FIRST CLASS SHIPMENTS. The information shown in your eBay account is just a customs form number - it is NOT a tracking number as incorrectly indicated by eBay.
Once your package ships, we can do nothing but wait until your package arrives. Please do not become impatient and contact us in 2-3 weeks if your package has not arrived. If you don't receive the package in 6 weeks, contact us and we will work with you to resolve the issue. If you don't want to take the risk of this delay, then DO NOT USE First Class mail - use Priority or Express shipping instead.
(2) USPS Priority Mail International:
Delivery takes 1 - 2 weeks after we ship your package. This can sometimes take 3-4 weeks to several countries. The USPS provides some basic tracking information for Priority shipping.
(3) USPS Express Mail International:
Delivery usually takes 5-10 business days after we ship your package. You will receive a tracking number with which you can track your shipment from USPS.com. Note: If you use this option, you must send us your phone number when you check-out or else your shipment will be delayed. This is required for international postal forms.
Again, these delivery times are NOT guaranteed by the US Postal Service. The most common reason for delays is slow customs inspection and clearance in your country, and can be very long, even for Express mail packages. Upon shipping your order, delivery delays are beyond our control, so do not leave us negative feedback or file a Paypal claim if your package is delayed. Delays are quite common but losses are very rare, so your patience/cooperation will be greatly appreciated.
Customs and Duties:
You are responsible for any duties and taxes that may be levied in your country. These are not included in the item price or shipping cost. We have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be or if they will be levied upon delivery. Customs policies vary widely from country to country (Some countries such as UK are strict about imposing hefty customs duties). It is your responsibility to check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the delivery company or your country's postal service, or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are NOT additional shipping charges.
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5. RETURN/EXCHANGE POLICY
US Orders:
Returns must be shipped back
within 30 days
. All returned items must be in brand new, resalable condition with original manufacturer’s packaging. A minimum restocking fee of 10% will be deducted if there is any evidence of use or wear, dirt, scratches, missing packaging/parts, etc. We may levy a larger restocking fee if the condition warrants it, or even refuse returns entirely if returned in heavily used/abused condition. Shipping fees are non-refundable (for items with free or discounted fixed shipping, the actual outbound S&H cost we incurred will be deducted) and you are responsible for all return shipping costs. Please contact us first before returning an item.
International Orders:
No returns/exchanges accepted unless the item we shipped is defective. Please research the product and ask us any questions BEFORE you purchase to make sure you are buying the correct item for your needs.
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