The steady expansion of cities and the associated light pollution from more and more artificial light sources have become a growing problem for all astrophotographers. With that in mind, we have added six new Optolong filters designed to suppress light pollution to our extensive collection of filters.

The L-Pro broadband filter enables imaging of broadband emission objects such as galaxies, reflection nebulae and globular clusters. The L-eNhance is a three-band filter that enables imaging of objects with narrow-band emissions in the O-III, H-Beta and H-Alpha lines out of the city. The L-eXtreme is a two-band filter that enables imaging of objects with narrow-band emissions in the O-III and H-alpha lines out of the city.

The holidays are right around the corner, and now is the ideal time to start shopping for the perfect gifts for the junior explorers on your list. At Explore Scientific, you can find a wide range of great gear designed to inspire kids of all ages. In stock items include telescopes for aspiring astronomers; experiment kits for emerging scientists; metal detectors for outdoor adventurers; play structures that fuel imagination; and much more.