Antlia Golden Filter - How GOOD is it ???

[@Astrolavista]

Brilliant and useful test Ollie! I'm sure this will help a lot of folks out with their filter decisions. Really good to see the difference side by side, and by by Halos with the Antlia! The Ha colour shift between the two was also very interesting to see! P.s. the more dad jokes the better mate :D

[@OlliesSpace]

Gday Chris, Thanks mate! I thought I'm gonna do this straight out of the blocks with the Horse head still available. Will be good to now see a fully stacked image with this filter and yes interesting on that colour change. Noted on the Dad jokes, I think Dad astro jokes have the ultimate cringe to them as well so even better:)

[@winterpatriot1429]

Yep, it helped me with my decision .. after about three months of researching and watching reviews. 👍

[@Astrobloke]

Good video Ollie, really good to see side by side comparisons. I have become an Antlia fan of late buying the LRGB and SHO 3nm sets. All have performed brilliantly. That one you have looks like a keeper and will bring you some great results. Clear skies

[@OlliesSpace]

Cheers Glenn, I do find myself having a bit more confidence now in the Antlia filters and yes I can see in the community they seem to be something people gravitate towards. I'm certainly impressed by this one.

[@DavesAstrophotography]

Like you, this filter was on my radar for the same reasons. I did get an IDAS NBZ UHS for using with the Rasa11 and there is definitely halo improvements with it over my previous filters. I'll have to do some more testing and see which way I go, as I still have the other scopes running at the same time. Thanks Ollie!

[@OlliesSpace]

Gday Dave - I was actually looking at that IDAS NBZ filter too as I'd heard good things about it. I understand with the faster scopes it's also not as easy, I think for example the l-eNhance is recommended for those faster F2 systems. So many options and variables and the whole time the money flows out the door 😬.

[@hael8680]

I switched from L-extreme-halo to the Antlia ALP filter in January. Never regretted and never looked back.

[@OlliesSpace]

It's such a great filter man👍, I still use the extreme a bit(when I'm using two rigs) but only on wider focal lengths where it's not noticed so much.

[@MADHIKER777]

Fantastic comparison! Great work, thanks!

[@OlliesSpace]

Hey no worries thanks for watching. 👍

[@AZ4RunnersRealm]

Nice comparison Ollie! Gotta love the purple box!

[@OlliesSpace]

Hey Jason - Ye and I reckon the actual Antlia box is one of the most lavish I've seen, kinda magnetic plastic.

[@JoesAstrophoto]

Nice comparison Ollie! I don't shoot OSC, but I'm really loving my mono LRGBSHO Antlia filters so far. I think they are really stepping up the bar for filter companies.

[@OlliesSpace]

Hey Joe - Yes I think you're right about manufacturers raising their game. I wonder if Cuiv has scared them all with his recent video when he did his tests, I've seen recently he's even got his hands on a testing machine!!! I feel like a lot of people speak highly on Antlia which gave me that confidence to give this a go. Cheers and clear skies!

[@DSOImager]

Really nice comparison. That Antlia is a nice upgrade.

[@OlliesSpace]

Thanks James I'm really pleased with it so far, will be good to collect and stack an image now to see how much difference it makes.

[@LogansAstro]

Excellent comparison video. Huge improvement with the Antlia filters. This halos in the L-eXtreme and L-eNhance really drive me nut when using my ASI294mcPro so definitely worth the investment. Looking forward to the comparison video between the AZ-Gti and the StarAdventurer GTI mounts 😂

[@OlliesSpace]

Hey Logan - Yep big improvement with this filter, I'll have to be selective with what I image with the Extreme. Comparison video coming soon, when you buying me the SA GTi ?

[@GarnettLeary]

It’s a huge difference. It’s even more graduated rather than a sharp outline. In this case you’ve made it obvious. What’s great about guys running tests like yours is that it forces the producers of these filters to step up their game. Years ago they only had to worry about articles on Cloudy Nights lol. I absolutely love social media for this reason. The consumers voice is everything. The only problem is you get a few hardheaded folks who don’t review things like the AZ-GTI. Really disappointed I don’t get to see another video on it. Lol!!! Keep your course That’s a pretty good print. I’m jealous of the Dolphin on the wall. I’ve given up completely on anything remotely broadband from here. More people have come. They brought street lights and neglected dogs. It looks like a Walmart parking lot and sounds like a kennel.

[@OlliesSpace]

Hey Garnett ! Yes indeed it was really cool to see such a strong difference in the Halo effect. I think like you say it's good we all call these issues out. I would expect Optolong must have sorted this out for the Ultimate filter. Shame about those neighbors, I always imagine you to be semi rural with a big back yard. I also can't do broadband on anything faint especially to my North just gets washed out. Ye I really like that Dolphin, let me know if you want one I'll email you a copy.

[@lukesastro2380]

Great comparison Ollie!, the Antlia filter is definitely the winner when it comes to Ha extraction and keeping bright star halos under control. thanks for sharing.

[@OlliesSpace]

Hey Cheers Luke - Ye it seems pretty clear in this test it comes out the winner to me deals with that halo effect so much better. Clear skies pal.

[@HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy]

Hi Ollie, WOW ... that Antlia Gold is by far the better filter. Yes, it is a rather steep price, but I just might need to save my pennies (many of them) to get this filter. Thank you for your review. Oh, and BTW, I have been plagued with clouds here too ... SE US

[@OlliesSpace]

Hey Pat - I must admit as a OSC duo Narrowband filter it really is a great little filter and so much better with the Halos. I keep hearing about the l-Ultimate but haven't seen it anywhere. The weather here continues to be very cloudy, weeks since even a half clear night. Clear skies soon hopefully 🙏

[@AstroPixUK]

I have been looking at this filter, perfect review to help me decide. Thanks Ollie. Clear skies

[@OlliesSpace]

Hey no worries Jim glad the information was useful, it's certainly not a cheap piece of kit so I was really pleased it lived up to the hype. 👍

[@HogarthsAstrophotography]

Great video Ollie. You beat me to it, this was on my next to do video list. Nice one

[@OlliesSpace]

Hey Hogarth! Cheers pal, there's not so many videos on it so I certainly reckon do one!

[@HogarthsAstrophotography]

@@OlliesSpace the halos you had on the extreme look identical to mine, so looking forward to seeing the antlia in action. 👍🏾

[@OlliesSpace]

You're gonna love the difference mate, slightly embarrassing to admit but I felt quite giddy to not see that big ring around the star!

[@zacharyduo8477]

Damn it Ollie. All my recommended videos after this were about the Star Adventurer GTi and its new Goto functionality.

[@OlliesSpace]

🤣 Oh no sorry Zach !!

[@siegfriednoet]

Huge difference ! Very well tested. Did you also tried the new L-Ultimate filter to compare ?

[@OlliesSpace]

Hi Siegfried and thanks. I haven't tested the L-Ultimate although the one or two tests I've seen there still appears to be some Haloing so for me even though the bandpass is tighter, I'll probably stick with the Antlia.

[@mr.d.8121]

Optolong now have the L-utimate filter that is a narrowband filter that deals with the halo affect.

[@OlliesSpace]

Thanks Mr D I've seen a few photos with the L-Ultimate although I've still seen some halos present (although not as bad as the Extreme).

[@cliveroberts415]

Great comparison. The Antlia clearly handles halos better but here in the UK costs over £150 more than the L-Extreme so I suppose it depends how much halos on brighter stars bother you.

[@OlliesSpace]

Hey Clive - Ye exactly it all comes down to that at the end of the day, some images it doesn't make too much difference. I'll be interested to see how much those couple of NM make to the overall stacking too when I get a full set of data

[@N4GW]

Good video. I did the same test and had the same results

[@OlliesSpace]

Thanks Mike yep seems like it's pretty consistently good with the Halos.

[@SimjetAU]

Great video thanks for doing it. I shoot from bortle 6/7 here but I have a farm some 300km away we will be retiring to some time next year. It is bortle 1. I took my scope there for the first time over easter and shot a few targets...OMG the difference is pretty amazing. I dont currently use any filters and I am using a 533MC Pro as well with a WO GT-71. I think after seeing this I would certainly consider the Antila filter even just to get that better Ha. I am a total newb to this obsession and trying to suck up the more info as I can. I am currently north of Brisbane

[@OlliesSpace]

Hi Mark always good to hear from another Aussie. Yes from the backyard I'm about a 5/6 so this filter really helps but that rural site for retirement sounds like a dream !!! Bortle 1, makes such a huge difference and for those dark nebula is essential. I've always wanted to do the Dark Wolf nebula, or Angel Nebula but no good from my backyard. There's so much to learn but you've picked a great hobby Mark. Thanks for watching the channel:)

[@SimonsAstro]

Hey Ollie, great video, excellent test mate! It really does make a difference, I use the LExtreme on my OSC. I’d better confess, I’m thinking of going mono😀 and have been looking at the Antlia 3nm. I hope they perform as well as your Antlia Gold👍 Clear skies

[@OlliesSpace]

Hey Simon - I reckon go for it mate if you're thinking of Mono and those Antlia mono filters look to be very good. I'll look out for a filter wheel on the channel pal. 👍

[@SimonsAstro]

@@OlliesSpace It’s coming Ollie 😀 now driving 6 hrs to the Northumberland National Park dark site, bortle 2/3 Got my Heq5 & Redcat 51 with me! There for a week, hopefully get at least 1 clear sky! Hopefully be a vid to follow! Clear skies!

[@OlliesSpace]

@@SimonsAstro Sounds awesome Pal you don't need any filters!! Have a great time

[@SimonsAstro]

@@OlliesSpace 👍

[@tullyfisher]

Very interesting comparison. Amazing Antlia filter ..just heard positive feedback from people using it...,but really not an actual budged filter... ;) cs

[@OlliesSpace]

Thanks Tully, yes indeed a super little filter. BTW I just stumbled across the term Tully Fischer, had no idea up to now it related to astronomy!

[@Mistr_A]

this is on my radar but I'm waiting for the L-ultimate which is a 3nm before I decide which way to go, Thanks for the video Ollie

[@OlliesSpace]

Hey Nik - I was also waiting for the l-Ultimate but got a bit impatient. Will be interesting to see how it deals with these Halos, and what price tag it brings.

[@2badger2]

Great video. Did you have to buy a new filter drawer? I use the Optolong 2" L-eXtreme right now.

[@OlliesSpace]

Hey there, no the same filter drawer is fine l there both the 2inch threaded filters. Of course you can buy additional drawers just for ease of swapping to save having to unscrew etc. 👍

[@Sidecontrol1234]

Back in December last year I bought the L-extreme, not realising about the severe haloing, pure gads, sent the thing back, I got the IDAS NBZ, no haloing what so ever. Weird how my searches never came up with the Antlia though.

[@OlliesSpace]

Hey Mark yes it's interesting in that I never understand how the search results are constructed and yes I've heard very good things about the IDAZ NBZ 👍

[@dumpydalekobservatory]

Great video mate those Antlia Golden filters look to be really good I wonder if they work well on fast systems like a RASA? Keep up the good work :-)

[@OlliesSpace]

Thanks! Ye good point mate I know it can be a different story with those super fast systems like that.

[@skye7690]

Antila RGB Triband ;)

[@winterpatriot1429]

Hey, sir. Since the Ultimate has been out, have you given it a try? How does it hold up to the ALP-T? I know it’s even narrower, just wondering if it reaches the point of being so narrow that it makes alignment/plate-solving difficult. I’m debating the Extreme and ALP-T right now for first narrowband filter. I’ve heard there are no plate-solving issues with Extreme .. any with Antlia or Ultimate (if you’ve tried it)? Enjoying your videos! 👍

[@OlliesSpace]

Hey there - I have not tried the Ultimate. Since I got the Antlia filter it's been great for OSC so I've felt no reason to change. I think with any plate solving issues you would just increase your exposure time up to like 10 seconds for example. Cheers 👍

[@winterpatriot1429]

@@OlliesSpace cool, thanks for the tip! Learning something about this hobby everyday! And there’s PLENTY to learn with filters .. ideally before spending bunches of money! Appreciate you guys who test them and give the rest of us good information/advice!

[@winterpatriot1429]

@@OlliesSpace finally, after many weeks of researching and debating .. going back and forth, I ordered my first filter (3). I picked up a UV/IR cut (Optolong) to place inside the sensor housing on my 183. Then, I went ahead and picked up the Antlia ALP-T and also the Tri-band Ultra. I can’t wait to use them. I decided against the Optolong NB, particularly because the ALP-T, in my opinion, has proven itself better than the Extreme; and, you and others alike have stated how happy/content you’ve been with the ALP-T. I know I’ll be happy with it, too! Enjoying your videos! 👍 Thanks for all the good data you provide countless others with.

[@OlliesSpace]

@@winterpatriot1429 That sounds like a great selection of filters you have and will cover you for all your broadband and Narrowband. I think you'll be very happy with the Antlia. Some fun times ahead. Clear skies to you :)

[@winterpatriot1429]

@@OlliesSpace thanks, Sir! Clear skies!

[@pemongillo]

Is it just me or are the images with the Antlia Gold Filter much cleaner then the L_Extreme ?

[@OlliesSpace]

Hey Paul - Yes I think they are a bit, I guess with that slightly tighter bandpass as well you're letting a bit less light in so giving less noise for the same exposure time.

[@indysbike3014]

Is the color on the Antlia a little off? The reds on the L-eXtreme look better or am I wrong?

[@OlliesSpace]

Hi there - Yes there is a colour shift between the two filters but this would be pretty easy to correct in processing. The extreme gives a darker red.

[@nickreecy4229]

Curious if anyone has found a similar result by using the halo reduction in blurxterminator?

[@winterpatriot1429]

I was watching this video again, just looking at halos. Man .. the Extreme was more like looking at a donut. It’s almost as if only the star was way out of focus. The Horsehead and Eagle (Pillars of Creation) are the two I want to shoot the most. Just have to get the filter first! I can’t even see stars in the sky right now. 🤷‍♂️ We just need to turn all lights out for a night. Ha!

[@TheTiredPhotographer]

So when are you going to get the SA GTi? 😂

[@OlliesSpace]

Probably next week when everyones forgotten and the consumer bug has me salivating! 🤣 or when my little AZGTI conks out. In fairness if I didn't have an AZGTI I'd certainly be considering one.

[@astrophotonics9470]

I'm waiting for the Optolong L-Insane filter 🤣yea its getting ridiculous, just shot mono and go with Astrodon filters if you can. Clear skies

[@avt_astro206]

Nice Comparison, In the Antilia Filter There Are clearly no Halos! What A Competitor!

[@OlliesSpace]

Hey Avanteesh - yes indeed I was genuinely surprised to see this level of difference, I expected some but maybe not to this degree. How about you Avanteesh do you think you will step into Duo Narrowband eventually? I know you really like your planet stuff. Clear skies.

[@avt_astro206]

@@OlliesSpace Well, Firstly I need Tp get An Eq Mount. The Prices Are Relatively High Where I live, but i still hope I can. I would like To get a Dual Narrowband Filter First, no plans For Monochrome Image Yet! Thanks Ollie, Clear Skies To you too!