NO Halos? Optolong L-PARA vs IDAS NBZ2 Filter

In this video I compare the halo performance of two popular duo-band filters. The IDAS NBZ2 filter and the Optolong L-PARA filter. Both of these filters are great for imaging nebulae from light polluted locations. And they perform very well in fast systems like Hyperstars and RASAs as well as slower systems.

Links to buy Opolong L-PARA filter:
Agena Astro: https://bit.ly/4fPVQEP
High Point Scientific: https://bit.ly/425exRB
All-Star Telescope (Highly recommended for Canadians): https://all-startelescope.com/product...

Links to buy the NBZ 2 filter:
Agena Astro: https://bit.ly/3TyWq0B

SVBONY Store (use code abdur10 for an extra $10 off): https://bit.ly/4fYOXRO

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All-Star Telescope (Highly recommended for Canadians): https://all-startelescope.com/?sca_re...

My Recommended Equipment:
Smart Telescopes:
Seestar S50 All-In-One Smart Telescope:
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Canada (All-Star Telescope): https://all-startelescope.com/product...
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USB Powerbank for Smart Telescopes: https://amzn.to/3VsKC0V
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Mounts and Tripods:
ZWO AM3 (Sale: FREE Carbon Fiber Tripod): https://bit.ly/4bGhD0w
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iOptron CEM70: https://bit.ly/3Q7KdyT
iOptron Tri-Pier: https://bit.ly/3WbgfhC
Sky-Watcher EQ6R Pro: https://bit.ly/3PwUdli

Cameras:
ASI2600mc DUO Color Camera: https://bit.ly/4csEPjE
ASI2600MM PRO Monochrome Camera: https://bit.ly/3WcVvG3
ZWO ASI6200MC Pro Color Full Frame Camera: https://bit.ly/3QdM9G6

Telescopes and optics:
Celestron 11" EdgeHD: https://bit.ly/4apIE7b
Starizona Hyperstar 11: https://bit.ly/494gopO
Celestron RASA 8" Astrograph: https://bit.ly/3UtlVlQ
Askar SQA85 f/4.8 Quintuplet Petzval Refractor: https://bit.ly/3PCxN1t
Sharpstar 130mm f/2.8 HNT Hyperbolic Newtonian Astrograph: https://bit.ly/4iuwvTC
William Optics RedCat 91 WIFD f/4.9 Petzval Refractor: https://bit.ly/4iqiQga
GSO 10" f/8 Ritchey-Chretien Astrograph: https://bit.ly/3OKHXNd

Filters, Filter wheels and Astro Accessories:
IDAS NBZ 2 Duo Band Filter (Recommended for RASA or Hyperstar but also works on slower telescopes): https://bit.ly/3TyWq0B
Optolong L-PARA Duo-band filter: https://bit.ly/425exRB
Optolong L-Ultimate DuoBand filter: (Recommended for telescopes other than RASA or Hyperstar) https://bit.ly/3vSa737
SVBONY SV260 Multibandpass filter (use code abdur10 for an extra $10 off): https://bit.ly/4fYOXRO
ZWO EAF Focuser: https://bit.ly/3ZJ4ujK
ZWO EAF Bracket for Celestron C11 and C14 SCT: https://bit.ly/41m1PO8
ZWO EAF Bracket for Celestron C8 and C9.25 SCT: https://bit.ly/4gmu7w0

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Sky-Watcher 150mm GTi GoTo Telescope (best value portable telescope): https://bit.ly/3Us9g2o
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Premium HoTech 1.25" SCA Laser Collimator (for reflector telescopes): https://bit.ly/3JvGpDW
Basic Laser Collimator (for reflector telescopes): https://amzn.to/3OwaohV

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Telegizmos cover
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Dehumidifier Rod
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Canada: https://amzn.to/4iutAKn

Quieter 4C MiniPC
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100ah LiFePo4 battery (and charger)
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Filter Wrench (48-55mm)
Type 1: https://amzn.to/49JZOxz
Type 2: https://amzn.to/3Zu7f7e
Canada Type 1: https://amzn.to/4gtsjSd
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Tripod Weight/Stone Bag
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Headlamp with dedicated RED light button
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