Astrophotography filters can transform your deep-sky captures, especially when battling light pollution. Narrowband, broadband, and multi-band options each suit different targets and camera setups.

Nearly three decades ago, a handful of employees left their jobs at Omega Optical and founded Chroma Technology in Vermont. Since then, the company, which is entirely owned by its roughly 150 ...

This review, “Secret weapons,” appeared in the August 2005 issue of Astronomy magazine. It seems inevitable. No sooner do you get a new telescope than you begin to wonder what to buy next. Maybe some ...

If you've ever tried to take a picture of the moon with your smartphone, you know it's basically impossible to get anything better than an over-exposed, white blip. However, it's possible to take ...

DwarfLab has a new option for stargazers who love using their mobile devices, as the Dwarf Mini Smart Telescope is out on the ...

Astrophotography is a hobby with a huge learning curve, and one aspect that can muddy the waters is the dizzying array of filters on the market. What is narrowband? What size do I need? Which are good ...

LASER COMPONENTS’ partner Omega Optical have a wealth of experience in the design and manufacture of precision astronomy filters for advanced imaging systems, meeting the most demanding spectral ...