Winter in Texas is prime-time for stargazing - cooler air, longer nights, and best of all, no mosquitoes. My 8” Newtonian is always at the ready, and lately, I’ve been looking to expand my gear beyond just swapping eyepieces. That led me to filters, and rather than piece together a set one by one, I figured this Astromania 7-piece filter set was a solid way to dive in all at once.I’m not an astro-photographer (yet), nor would I call myself an astro-anything, but I love learning how to get the most out of my telescope. Turns out, filters aren’t just gimmicks - they actually change what you see in real ways, and that’s been a blast to discover.What’s in the Box?For about $33, you get six color filters and a neutral density (ND96) Moon filter, all in the standard M28.5x0.6 threading for 1.25” gear. That means they’ll fit most amateur scopes right out of the box. The filters are made of (reading from the product description) Schott optical glass, dyed for even color, and anti-reflection coated - that's a fancy way of saying they do their job without messing up your image quality.Here’s the lineup:ND96 Moon Filter – Essential for dimming down the Moon, so it doesn’t burn a hole through your retinas. Trust me, a full Moon in an 8” scope without a filter is like staring into the Sun’s less angry cousin.#80A Blue – One of my favorites for Jupiter and Saturn, helping bring out cloud bands and ring contrast.#25 Red – Fantastic on Mars, increasing contrast between dark surface features and those polar caps.#21 Orange & #12 Light Yellow – Good for Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, helping highlight atmospheric details.#56 Green & #58A Dark Green – Works for Venus’ clouds, lunar contrast, and some Jupiter features.Why Bother with Filters?At first, I wasn’t sure if filters were just a novelty - kind of like those cheap phone camera lens kits that promise to make everything look “professional.” But the more I used them, the more I realized they actually change what you can see.They pull out hidden details. Ever looked at Jupiter and thought, “I know there are bands there, but I wish they popped more?” Slap on a blue or yellow filter, and suddenly they stand out with better contrast.They cut glare. The Moon filter is a game-changer - no more squinting at an overexposed lunar surface. You can actually see shadows inside craters instead of just a glowing white disk.They make observing more fun. Instead of just staring at the same planets in the same way, filters add a whole new layer to observing, like flipping a switch and seeing something you’ve never noticed before.Build Quality & Ease of UseThe filter housings are thin metal, which is nice because it doesn’t cause any extra diffraction or shadowing in the eyepiece. The threads are clean and fit well, though if you’re swapping them by hand, it can get a little fiddly in the dark. That’s why I’m planning on getting a filter wheel soon - switching filters on the fly without dropping them sounds like a big win.Final VerdictFor under $35, this filter set is a fantastic entry point if you’re just getting into planetary and lunar observation. Sure, there are higher-end filters out there, but if you’re just learning how to use filters effectively, this set is an affordable, no-regrets way to start. They’ve already rekindled my excitement for observing, giving me fresh ways to see old favorites like Mars, Jupiter, and the Moon.If you’re curious about filters but don’t want to spend a fortune, this is an easy yes. Highly recommended.Pros & Cons:✅ Affordable way to get all the common planetary filters✅ Schott optical glass with anti-reflection coatings✅ Standard M28.5x0.6 threading fits most 1.25” eyepieces✅ Filters stackable for creative combinations✅ Great for learning how to enhance planetary details❌ Changing filters in the dark is tricky (bundling with a filter wheel would help!)❌ A variable-polarizing Moon filter would be a nice upgrade⭐ Final Rating: 4.5/5 – Fantastic for beginners and casual observers.

Like so many other hobbies, accessories can really add up. Astronomy is no exception.The only filter out of this set I have used so far is the ND filter for lunar observation. I typically use either a 6" or 8" scope and the amount of light from the moon is enough to wreck your night vision with no filter. I was using my 8" scope and used the ND filter and it worked great. It blocks enough of the light transfer to really allow you to see details you wouldn't otherwise be able to discern.Admittedly, I have never made use of color filters for planetary observation, but I will try those once the weather warms up a bit.This is an excellent price for a beginner set and the ND filter is fine for me. I have used telescopes since I was a kid (a loooong time ago) and if you are going to do lunar observation, this filter is critical. With the addition of the other filters, this is a great value for the entire set.

Ordered these for my telescope - seems like quality pieces suitable for my amateur level telescope. It'd have been nice if they came with literature about when to use each color type. Attached just fine to my experience.

The "Astromania Filter Set of 1.25-Inch Seven Telescope Filters - Incredible Value to Have Most commonly Used Color plantary Eyepiece Filters" I received are of expected quality for the asking price.Any astronomer will tell you just one filter will cost quite a bit more than what you will spend for this set of seven. My cheap light polution filter for Astrophotography cost twice what these sell for- and as I said... that was a cheap filter. Decent low-end filters can cost three to five times as much and go up from there.My point is, you get what you pay for, so don't expect super low loss of light throughput, or perfect coating. These are ment for the budget-minded beginner astronomer that wants to learn about filters and what they can generally do to enhance viewing. Construction is indeed pretry good. Threads are smooth and the glass appear uniform with the ones I received which was a pleasant surprise.I ordered these to test on a fairly expensive astrophotography Deep-field telescope to give me an idea what filters may work best in my viewing area and for the subjects I want to look at. Then I'll spend the big dollars on a pro filter or two.Using the different color filters like red can reduce certain city light polution and help see nebuli, while blue and green filters may be best suited for planetary observation under certain conditions and yellow can also enhance contrast on comet trails but not particularly suitable for deep field objects.So, the filter kit is a nice bundle of filters to experiment with. It's a great bargain for the beginner astronomer imho.

These filters are a good deal for the price. They come with very nice little cases to keep them clean and easy to store. The filters themselves seem very nice. They fit my eyepieces easily and they feel well made,I already had some light pollution filters and this was a nice addition to my filter collection with the color filters and moon filter.

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Product was exactly as depicted- wonderful!