IDAS
IDAS Astronomical Optical Filters
✓ In-House Design & Manufacturing (Made in Japan) ✓ High-Precision Polishing & Proprietary Coatings ✓ Versatile Mount & Filter Form Factors

News & Information

  • 2026.11.03 INFO We have launched the "IDAS Product Stock List" page, where you can check the current inventory status across all filter models and mount types.
  • 2026.11.03 INFO We have launched the "Individual Serial Spectral Data Lookup" page. Enter the serial number on your NBZ-II filter (e.g., B923) to view and download the actual spectrophotometer measurement report for your specific unit.
  • 2026.10.15 INFO We have updated our website's Product Lineup & Selection Guide and individual filter pages with enhanced guides, target recommendations, and mounting options.
  • 2026.08.06 NEW Released product details and instruction manual for the low-profile 7.5mm optical length "M42 (OL7.5)" threaded filter series (37mm clear aperture; ideal for RASA 8 standard M42 adapter + cooled CMOS cameras).
  • 2026.08.05 NEW Released product details and instruction manual for the full-frame large-aperture "M54 (OL7.5)" threaded filter series (47mm clear aperture / 7.5mm optical length; minimizes vignetting on RASA 8 and fast astrographs).
  • 2026.07.07 INFO IDAS official website has been completely renewed. Check our latest lineup and compatibility manuals.

Product Lineup

Core Flagship Models
The Two Standards for Nebulae & Galaxies
Light Pollution × Emission Nebula

NBZ-II

Dual Narrowband

Capture red nebulae with supreme contrast under heavy city light pollution or moonlight

Dual-band nebula booster passing only OIII (8.0nm) and H-alpha (9.5nm) lines. Retains high transmittance even in ultrafast F2 optics without contrast loss.

OIII: 8.0nm / Hα: 9.5nm F2–F4 High-Speed Optics Ready Individual Spectral Sheet Included
Ref. Price: ¥24,200 〜 ¥47,300 (Tax Incl.)
View NBZ-II Details & Gallery ↗
Natural Colors × Milky Way & Comets

DTD

Next-Gen Light Pollution Cut

Capture comets, the Milky Way, and galaxies with faithful, natural color balance

Engineered for Dusk to Dawn. Aggressively rejects artificial city lights while preserving delicate dust/ion tails and reflection nebulae.

Dusk-to-Dawn Broadband Design LED & City Light Suppression Ideal for Milky Way, Comets & Nightscapes
Ref. Price: ¥24,200 〜 ¥33,000 (Tax Incl.)
View DTD Details & Gallery ↗
Specialized Solution Models
Near-IR, Nightglow Cut & Astromod Optimization
Near-IR Galaxy Tech × Nebula

GNB

Simultaneously capture galaxy continuum and emission nebulae with a one-shot color camera

Blocks light-polluted visible bands while harvesting pollution-free Near-Infrared (NIR 700nm+), revealing both galaxies and gas nebulae in a single frame.

Ref. Price: ¥22,000 〜 ¥33,000
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Nightglow Cut × Natural Balance

NGS1

Suppress city light pollution and natural airglow while preserving true celestial hues

Suppresses natural nightglow and city lights with supreme spectral balance. Delivers faithful color rendition for widefields, nebulae, and nightscapes.

Ref. Price: ¥22,000 〜 ¥33,000
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Astromod × Color Balance

HEUIB-II

Eliminate red cast on astromodified cameras while dramatically boosting red H-alpha nebulae

Combines UV/IR blocking with selective H-alpha transmission to eliminate background reddening and dramatically elevate emission nebula contrast.

Ref. Price: ¥14,300 〜 ¥33,000
View Product Details ↗

Where to Buy & Authorized Dealers

IDAS high-precision astronomical filters are available worldwide through our network of authorized specialty dealers, and domestically in Japan.

International Authorized Dealers

9 Dealers Across 6 Countries & Regions

Agena AstroProducts

USA · California

North America's leading astronomy megastore. Stocks complete IDAS filter mounts (M42, M48, M54, and drop-in frames) with fast worldwide shipping and top-rated customer service.

Visit Agena Astro ↗

Starizona

USA · Arizona

Developer of the world-famous HyperStar system (F/2 ultrafast optics) and pioneer of high-speed astrophotography. Unrivaled technical expertise on IDAS filter integration.

Visit Starizona ↗

Woodland Hills Camera & Telescopes

USA · California

Established in 1952 in Southern California, Woodland Hills Camera & Telescopes is one of the premier astronomy and imaging retailers in the United States, trusted for deep technical expertise and dedicated customer care.

Visit Woodland Hills Telescopes ↗

First Light Optics Ltd (FLO)

UK · Exeter

One of the UK's premier telescope and astronomy equipment specialists. Known for deep product knowledge, reliable stock, and rapid worldwide fulfillment.

Visit First Light Optics ↗

The Widescreen Centre

UK · London

A historic, family-run optical showroom and astronomy retailer established in 1971, offering dedicated personalized consultation for astrophotography setups.

Visit Widescreen Centre ↗

Teleskop-Service (TS-Optics)

Germany · Munich

Leading astronomical distributor in continental Europe. Features an extensive inventory of IDAS interference filters serving researchers and amateur astronomers across the EU.

Visit Teleskop Service ↗

Pierro-Astro

France

Premier French specialist in astrophotography, precision adapters, and optical gear, providing dedicated technical support to astronomers in France and Europe.

Visit Pierro Astro ↗

Astronomy Plus

Canada · Quebec

Canadian astronomical gear hub offering bilingual support and nationwide delivery for astrophotography filters and high-end telescope equipment.

Visit Astronomy Plus ↗

Galaxy Scientific Group

Hong Kong

Long-standing astronomy and optical instruments supplier in East Asia, providing authorized IDAS distribution and technical consultations across the region.

Visit Galaxy Scientific ↗

Authorized Dealers in Japan

For customers in Japan or seeking domestic delivery within Japan:

KYOEI Tokyo

Akihabara, Tokyo

KYOEI Osaka

Osaka

Astronomy Shop Scorpio

Nagoya, Aichi

Astroshop TOMITA

Fukuoka, Kyushu

Sky-Bird

Kokubunji, Tokyo

Kasai Trading

Meguro, Tokyo

Koheisha

Kawagoe, Saitama
AUTHORIZED DEALER (ONLINE) Domestic Orders within Japan

IDAS Official Store (BASE)

Online retail shop catering specifically to domestic orders inside Japan. Full selection of IDAS filters and dedicated mount systems.
*Notice: This store handles domestic sales inside Japan. For international orders, technical consultations, or overseas shipping, please use our authorized international dealers listed above.

Order via BASE (Domestic) ↗