Askar Colour Magic 6nm Dual NarrowBand 2" Filter Review

[@ldb45]

Rest in paradise, Hogarth.

[@BadYossa]

Did a search for these filters, started watching then remembered. You're missed mate

[@stephenjeffrey4431]

No longer looking up to stars. Now among them. Cheers Nige. You legend

[@boyanpungov8303]

What happened to him? :O

[@CDigata]

keep coming back for relevant information.... God bless you...

[@danboulton2128]

Another top video Nigel. I love your final 'Scorpions Tail' pic, very impressive.

[@HogarthsAstrophotography]

Thanks Dan, for just 2 hours it’s a super result I think

[@danboulton2128]

@@HogarthsAstrophotography It really is Nigel. I know you're using the ZWO 2600mc and wondered how much better you think this camera is. I'm using a ZWO 294mc Pro but have thought of upgrading as I have one of my mates is interested in buying it off me.

[@lukomatico]

Superb job on this mate! - It looks like a really rather good filter, I think you put together a nice series of test situations here - well done! Thanks for taking the time to make this!

[@HogarthsAstrophotography]

Thanks Luke, I should start writing scripts rather than free-winging it. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@CDigata]

Sad news Luke.. Thoughts are with you and Nigel`s family

[@alneid2707]

Interesting results, and a very nice picture of the wall with only just over 2hrs.

[@HogarthsAstrophotography]

Thanks Al. Yeah was a pleasant result.

[@LogansAstro]

Great video. That filter looks to perform extremely well which is great because it means even more choice for us astrophotographers.

[@Sculptor6]

the results are so pretty, nice video. Lot of work can be seen.

[@AstroCrescent]

Nice and honest review. Thanks for sharing the results from your tests.

[@HogarthsAstrophotography]

Hey thanks Astro Crescent

[@MazzifLOL]

I bought this filter and I really like it under my B4 skies. I have learned there are 2 variants of this filter. D1 and D2 (6nm Ha/OIII & OIII/SII). Nice product.

[@LittleHubble]

Rest in peace

[@jonathanpearceff]

Great video. I am looking to buy my first duo narrow band filter and I have been recently think about this one over the L-eXtreme, especially as there is also the D2 version available. I am using a redcat51 and 533MC-Pro and want something to pull those nebula out of the background. Currently I just have an L-Pro filter. Fantastic final image….I’d love to see a film showing how you processed it (I do see you have another video outlining a process, so did you use the same method?).

[@OlliesSpace]

Hey Hogarth nice looking results, it looks like this has similar performance to the Antlia ALP-T Duo (Golden) which I really rate. I think all the Optolong l-eXtreme have the halo issue, I know myself and Logan both had the big halos too with that filter. Clear skies :)

[@HogarthsAstrophotography]

If i can keep it long enough, I'd like to try a shootout with the Antlia 5nm Golden Duo, which I have too,. Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers

[@OlliesSpace]

@@HogarthsAstrophotography Ye good idea, maybe an Alnitak Shootout always a tough test !! 👍

[@dumpydalekobservatory]

Looks like a great filter that gives nice results to, I wonder if it would work at F2?

[@anata5127]

What is bortle of your location? Guiding accuracy? What about resolution comparing with true narrow-band filters from Chroma and Astrodon?

[@HogarthsAstrophotography]

I’m bottle 4 and the guiding was around 0.7 to 0.9 rms. I cannot afford Chroma or Astrodon filters 🤣

[@anata5127]

@@HogarthsAstrophotography It is great! You don’t need Astrodon for bortle 4. Any filter will be more or less fine for bortle 4 and 0.7-0.9 guiding. Situation will change if you are in bortle 7-9 or your scope is high-resolution (big) and mount is high end. Then, Ascars, Optolongs, Antilas and ZWOs ain’t going to cut.

[@anotherastrochannel2173]

Nice Hogarth! Do you know what the f ratio range this filter can work too?

[@HogarthsAstrophotography]

Thanks. I’m not entirely sure, the specs don’t really say anything. I’ll see if I can ask them

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[@_Avocado_Hater_]

Rest with the stars big hog

[@Astroduck44]

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