A. About Optolong's CLS-CCD FIlter

The Optolong CLS-CCD (City Light Suppression) filter is a broadband light pollution reduction filter that is designed to improve the visibility of various deep sky objects. It does this by:

• Selectively reducing the transmission of wavelengths of light pollutants, specifically those produced by artificial lighting (including mercury vapor lamps, both high & low pressure sodium vapor lights, and the unwanted natural light caused by neutral oxygen emission in our atmosphere (i.e. skyglow)).
• Being highly transparent to the main nebula emission lines at OIII (496nm and 500nm), H-beta (486nm), NII (654nm and 658nm), H-alpha(656nm) as well as SII (672nm).

B. Main Uses and Performance

• CLS-CCD is the same as the CLS filter with one important distinction - it also blocks out infrared wavelengths (700-1100nm) so a separate IR cut-off filter is not required for imaging applications.
• Suitable for enhancing the contrast and details for both visual and photograghic purpose.
• Suitable for color CCD cameras and modified DSLRs for astrophotography.
• Works well on most emission nebulae, planetary nebulae and supernova remnants. Should provide noticeable boost in contrast and visibility of fainter outer detail.
• CLS-CCD has a wider passband than a UHC filter and is thus preferred when observing under mild to moderate light pollution from rural or suburban areas.

C. Spectral Curve Transmission Characteristics

• 95% transmission of main nebula emission lines:
• H-beta 486.1nm, OIII 495.9nm and 500.7nm, H-alpha 656.3nm, and SII 672nm.
• 0.1% transmission of major transmission lines of artificial light pollution:
  • Hg (Mercury) at 435.8nm, 546.1nm, 577nm, and 578.1nm.
  • Na (Sodium) at 598nm, 589.6nm, 615.4nm, and 616.1nm.
• It also blocks out infrared wavelengths (700-1100nm) so a separate IR cut-off filter is not required for imaging applications.

D. Technical Specifications

• Both surfaces are fine optically polished, accurate to 1/4 wavelength or better, and parallel to within 30 seconds or arc.
• 2mm thick Schott B270 optical glass substrate material.
• Very high surface quality of 60/40 or better (US Military Spec MIL-O-13830).

E. Optical Coating Specifications

• Multi layer anti-reflection coated.
• Non-cementing optical substrate coating.
• Electron-beam gun evaporation with Ion-assisted deposition coating technology for durability and resistance to scratching, as well as stability on CWL (central wavelength) so that there is no deviation due to temperature changes during use.
• Precise and homogeneous coatings ensure high values of desired passband and blocking of unwanted offband.
• Every single filter is tested and passed by Optolong before shipping to dealers.

F. Other

• 1.25" astronomy filter with standard M28.5x0.6 male filter thread (no female thread, so it cannot be stacked with other filters).
• Ultra-thin filter cell to minimize vignetting; clear optical aperture of 26mm.
• Precision CNC-machined metal filter cell with sand blasted black anodized finish, anti-reflection treatment, and laser engraving.
• High quality protective plastic storage case.

WARNING: Optolong filters are not designed for direct solar observation. NEVER use these filters for observing the Sun, or permanent eye and equipment damage will result.