H-Beta Filter

H-Beta Filter

Supplier
Optolong
Category
Optical Windows
Origin
China

H-Beta is a visual narrowband filter for blue 486 nm line-emission nebulae, suppressing other light to improve contrast. Like O-III 25 nm filters, it requires large-aperture telescopes to gather enough light from faint objects; small apertures are not recommended. The 486 nm hydrogen β line suits the Horsehead in Orion and the California Nebula and makes the Horsehead more visible. Source frame and packaging: M48*0.75 thread; aerospace aluminum; one-piece CNC; fine sandblasting and anodizing with internal light suppression; permanent laser engraving; PP box with imported high-pressure white EVA; 340 g silver-card carton with dense foam; sizes 1.25 and 2 inches; ROHS pass. Spectral notes: transmission exceeds 88% near Hβ at 486 nm. Effective blocking is stated as 0.1% for urban high-pressure Na at 589 nm and Hg at 578 nm. Selective transmission improves contrast, not brightness.

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Dimensions
1.25”,2”
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Overview

H-Beta is a visual narrowband filter for blue 486 nm line-emission nebulae, suppressing other light to improve contrast. Like O-III 25 nm filters, it requires large-aperture telescopes to gather enough light from faint objects; small apertures are not recommended. The 486 nm hydrogen β line suits the Horsehead in Orion and the California Nebula and makes the Horsehead more visible. Source frame and packaging: M48*0.75 thread; aerospace aluminum; one-piece CNC; fine sandblasting and anodizing with internal light suppression; permanent laser engraving; PP box with imported high-pressure white EVA; 340 g silver-card carton with dense foam; sizes 1.25 and 2 inches; ROHS pass. Spectral notes: transmission exceeds 88% near Hβ at 486 nm. Effective blocking is stated as 0.1% for urban high-pressure Na at 589 nm and Hg at 578 nm. Selective transmission improves contrast, not brightness.

Specifications

ParameterValue
Dimensions1.25”,2”
Peak Transmittance Tmax [@486nm H-Beta Light]Tmax@486nm H-Beta Light Transmittance Above 90%
Bandwidth (FWHM)12±2nm
Blocking Range (Blocking Area)400-700nm
Filter Glass Thickness [Ensures High Flatness of 1/4λ During Optical Processing]1.85mm
Glass MaterialSchott B270
Surface Finish60/40 (US Military Standard MIL-O-13830)

Applications

The H-Beta filter is suitable for visual observation with large-aperture telescopes; small-aperture telescopes are not recommended. It helps observe the elusive Horsehead Nebula in Orion and the California Nebula, making the Horsehead Nebula clearly visible. Suitable visual targets: NGC1499, the California Nebula, and the Horsehead Nebula.

Key Features

Precision double-sided polishing ensures parallelism better than 30 arcseconds and flatness 1/4λ, avoiding halos. Double-sided coating, without bonding two plates, improves transmission and blocking. Electron-beam gun evaporation and ion-assisted deposition (IAD) increase film density and minimize temperature-related wavelength drift. High-uniformity planetary fixtures improve wavelength uniformity.

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Founded in 1999 and located in Kunming, Yunnan, Kunming Yulong Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in optical filters. Products include astronomical filters, fluorescence filters, bandpass filters, UV filters, beam splitters, and more, widely used in machine vision, medical, life sciences, and industrial inspection. The Optolong brand is sold in over 30 countries. The company holds ISO9001 and RoHS certifications and aims to be a trusted partner in optical filters.

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