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2" Orion Variable Polarizing Eyepiece Filter
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  • A dimmer switch for your telescope! Helps to tone down brightness when viewing the Moon and planets to both optimize the view and reduce bright glare
  • Reduced brightness and glare unmasks detail in your viewing subject and greatly improves contrast
  • Adjust the amount of light transmission from 1% to 40% by rotating the eyepiece filter housing
  • The filter has an anodized aluminum cell, which threads into the barrel of any 2" Orion eyepiece
  • Foam-lined hard plastic filter storage case included


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This versatile 2" Orion Variable Polarizing Telescope Filter acts like a dimmer switch for your telescope, toning down the brightness of the Moon or planets to a comfortable level and revealing more surface details.

The 2" Orion Variable Polarizing Telescope Filter consists of two high-grade glass polarizing filters in a rotating cell that allows you to vary the amount of light transmission from 1% to 40%. Such control is highly desirable for lunar observing because the Moon’s brightness varies with its phase and with the aperture and magnification of the telescope you are using. It’s also a must for viewing the Moon in daylight hours.

Reducing the glare to an optimal level will reveal dramatically more lunar and planetary features, without significantly altering the objects’ color.

Variable Polarizing Filter

The anodized aluminum cell threads into the barrel of any standard 2" telescope eyepiece. Includes a durable plastic storage case.

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Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for one year from date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact us at 800-676-1343.

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  • Thread size
    48.0mm
  • Filter use
    Lunar
  • Warranty
    One year
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8 Would you like more contrast and less glare while viewing the moon and bright planets? The 2" Orion Variable Polarizing Telescope Filter reduces both and brings out details. And you can adjust the amount of light transmission for the perfect view.
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2" Polarizing filter
PostedNovember 20, 2010
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Brian M
I have the same filter in a 1.25" format and wanted to add it to my 2" eyepieces. It is a good filter, easy to use, and very affordable. Very good for the Moon, Jupiter, and Venus. I haven't used it on Mercury, but sure it would be just fine. I use a 8" Orion Dob. it is a great match. Thanks, Brian
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Orion Variable Filter
PostedApril 20, 2012
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A must have for those nights that the moon destroys your night vision. Cuts down on glare. Set your own preferred light transmission. Amazing what a little adjustment will help in getting big results on viewing details. I have both the 1.25" and 2" filters and both work great.
Favorite viewing location:??Central Ohio
Favorite object to observe:??Saturn, Jupiter, Moon, deep space, etc.
Pros: great for increasing viewing details, saves your night vision
Yes, I recommend this product!
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Simply, works perfectly
PostedMarch 17, 2012
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I can see why we need this, as the phase of the moon get brighter you turn the filter down. The contrast really makes detail pop and it works great on other planets also.
Favorite viewing location:??back yard,dark night with no moon
Favorite object to observe:??saturn and orion neb
Pros: contrast, comfort of viewing, a must have
Cons: none
Yes, I recommend this product!
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PostedFebruary 29, 2012
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As others have said it won't fit,I could not get it to fit my 2" diagonals or eyepieces. I returned it.
Pros: none
Cons: what size is it?
No, I do not recommend this product.
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