Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
In this video, I review CXB SHO filters that claim to be the successor of Astrodon filters. But, do they actually live up to the hype? In some ways they do. In some ways they might not.
Link to CXB 3nm SII filter (5/5 score, not affiliate link): farpointastro.com/collections/3nm-filters/products/astrodon-3-nm-narrowband-filters-sii-3nm
Link to CXB 3nm Ha filter (4/5 score not affiliate link): farpointastro.com/collections/3nm-filters/products/astrodon-3-nm-hydrogen-alpha-filter
Affiliate Links for SVBony Filters used to compare in this review (2 inch versions): svbony.com/products/sho-5nm-filters-set?ref=deepskydetail&utm_source=goaffpro%26utm_medium
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Affiliate Links:
High Point Scientific: highpointscientific.com/?rfsn=8751569.cc9d94
Agena Astro: agenaastro.com/?rfsn=7802039.3f4caf
Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQi
Skywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZi
ZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoN
Optolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23Tw
Orion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4
USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzu
Raspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWH
R Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKl
ZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hX
ZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOo
HEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)
ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lw
Optolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)
Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)
USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)
ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB
0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)
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In this video, I review CXB SHO filters that claim to be the successor of Astrodon filters. But, do they actually live up to the hype? In some ways they do. In some ways they might not.
Link to CXB 3nm SII filter (5/5 score, not affiliate link): farpointastro.com/collections/3nm-filters/products/astrodon-3-nm-narrowband-filters-sii-3nm
Link to CXB 3nm Ha filter (4/5 score not affiliate link): farpointastro.com/collections/3nm-filters/products/astrodon-3-nm-hydrogen-alpha-filter
Affiliate Links for SVBony Filters used to compare in this review (2 inch versions): svbony.com/products/sho-5nm-filters-set?ref=deepskydetail&utm_source=goaffpro%26utm_medium
Become a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetail
Affiliate Links:
High Point Scientific: highpointscientific.com/?rfsn=8751569.cc9d94
Agena Astro: agenaastro.com/?rfsn=7802039.3f4caf
Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQi
Skywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZi
ZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoN
Optolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23Tw
Orion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4
USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzu
Raspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWH
R Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKl
ZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hX
ZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOo
HEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)
ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lw
Optolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)
Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)
USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)
ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB
0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)
Join this channel to get access to perks:
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