Suggestion for filter for a Televue 85 ?

Hi,

Just looking through my new copy of the updated "Backyard Astronomer's Guide"...they mention the importance of getting a filter for your scope, especially for deep sky viewing, and say that a good filter is well worth the investment. If choosing one filter only, which is where I would start, they recommend a UHC-class narrowband filter....anyone have any experience with such a filter and know of one brand they could recommend...As always, thanks for any guidance...Dave.

Here are a couple of nicely written opinions on filters and their uses that may help you make your decision.

http://www.cloudynights.com/howto/filters.htm

http://www.sciastro.net/portia/advice/filters.htm

OIII works the best for me and my TV85. Not enough aperture to see much of an improvement with nebular filters. The narrow band and wide band filters do little to nothing even in dark skies with the 85, but the OIII does help "pop" out more details.

YMMV

Steve