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If you are an avid visual astronomer, it may come as little surprise to find that colored filters make a world of difference to your observing clarity, and their use brings out detail from the subtle shadings found on Solar System objects.
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Beisch J. Observing the planets with coloured filters. http://alpo-astronomy.org/mars/articles/FILTERS1.HTM
Muirden J (1993) The sky-watchers handbook. W H Freeman publishing
Thompson J. Bandpass filters for visual and video astronomy
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Griffiths, M. (2015). Filters and General Equipment for Astronomical Observing. In: Choosing and Using Astronomical Filters. The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1044-1_2
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