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A narrowband filter is designed for a specific astronomical emission line, such as hydrogen-alpha (H-a). It only passes a few wavelengths of light along with the emission line, rejecting all other light. As a result, the contrast improves dramatically, showing a great deal of structure. Think of it as a red laser compared to a red light bulb.
