You can use filters to bring out certain types of features. In my experience, the detail that became visible was rough detail. The fine stuff along the edges of Jupiter's cloud bands was lost when filtered. There are many web pages with lists of what the filters will help you see. I just did a Google on filters planets and it came up with a bunch of pages. I have included two links that came from that list but there were many more. One more thing to consider about filters is their quality. A poor quality filter will affect that quality of the image. Most of the time the planet is just too bright and you are really trying to reduce the glare. You should probably try putting an aperture mask on your telescope. Reduce the aperture and it should reduce the glare. Also, when viewing, I will run high magnification, if seeing will allow it, to dim the planet and make the detail visible. http://www.lpl.arizona.edu/~rhill/alpo/marstuff/articles/FILTERS1.HTM http://www.go-astronomy.com/telescopes/planetary-filters.htm Dave -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces+david.dunn=albertsons.com@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces+david.dunn=albertsons.com@mailman.xmissio n.com] On Behalf Of Scott A. Holdsworth Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 11:02 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Glare through Telescope After getting the telescope I realized I wanted to capture the images I found. I looked at the options of an imager or a webcam, but thought the Optio T10 (6 MegaPixel) would be higher quality. Plus, I really enjoy using the camera. The touchscreen makes it easy to control once it is attached to the telescope. So I found an adapter which is working pretty good. A co-worker today suggested to change the exposure, which I didn't even think of. I don't know if that is an option, so I'll have to learn the camera a little better. As far as viewing different planets I've heard that different filters will help get better pictures. Anyone have a chart that says what is good for what? I'll I'm thinking of that, what do I need to do to view the sun. Do I need a completely different telescope? Thanks for all your help. -Scott A. Holdsworth