Take your astrophotography and observation to the next level with the Starlight Xpress USB Filter Wheel. This configuration of the wheel features a 7-position carousel that accepts conventional 1.25" eyepiece filters, so many users who are new to wheels will be able to use the filters they already have, including planetary, neutral density, light pollution, or specialty filters like nebula. Primarily designed for imaging applications, this wheel configuration comes with female T2 threads on the front to mount onto telescope focusers and visual backs or male T2 adapters, and on the back is a male T2 adapter so you can directly mount cameras and imaging systems. The wheel is engineered with a short 29mm back focus, including the front and back T2 adapters, to give you the room to get your subject into tack-sharp focus.

Sub-miniature DC gear drives make quiet and vibration-free filter changes and each position is programmable within the control software that is available as a free download from the SX website. The wheel is also compatible with many popular third-party astronomy and imaging software such as AstroArt and MaximDL. The wheel is connected to a computer via a USB 2.0 port for software control and conveniently is powered by the USB cable. For those who don't want to or can't tether the wheel to a computer, there is an optional handbox control unit and independent power supply. Additionally, a standard serial port allows another computer control option, but power is not supplied, so a separate power supply will be needed.

If your rig or need changes, the T2 adapters can be swapped for other optional mounting adapters and the carousel can be switched out for others that are available separately that accept different size filters—eliminating the need to purchase an entirely new wheel. This is just the filter wheel and carousel; you need to provide the filters of your own choosing.

Useful for Observation and Astro-Imaging    Standard Male & Female T-2 Mounting    Runs via Computer USB Power    Sub-Miniature DC Gear Drives    Quiet and Vibration-Free Filter Changes    Programmable Filter Positions    Serial and Handbox Control Options    29mm Back Focus Distance with T-Mounts    10' USB 2.0 Cable Included    Filters Required for Proper Use

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this work with my old Pentax 500 spotting scope? I currently am using a Meade MA25mm eyepiece.

A: The Pentax SMC XW 10mm Eyepiece (1.25") BH #PEEP10X • MFR #70514 will work with your Pentax 500 spotting scope.

Q: 2. Can it fit on a celestron astromaster 114eq?

A: Yes this eyepiece can fit onto that scope since it takes a 1.25 Eyepiece opening.

Q: 3. Are the Delos eyepieces par-focal?

A: Yes they are par focal with many other Televue eyepieces. Go to the televue site and look at the chart of eyepiece specifications. Scan the column 4G . Eyepieces with the same letter in that column are parfocal. So most of the Delos ep's have the letter B . You will see that some other types of TV eyepieces also have the letter B . All those are par focal.

Q: 4. Can it be used with Celestron NexStar 8SE 203mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope?

A: Yes, the Celestron X-Cel LX 7mm Eyepiece (1.25"), can be be used with the Celestron NexStar 8SE 203mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope.

Q: 5. Does it work with a Regal Scope? In my case it is about Celestron Regal 80 ED.THANKS!

A: Yes, the Regal 80 range spotting scope works with all standard 1.25 eye pieces.

Q: 6. will this product be compatible with the NexStar 8se?

A: Have a look at your eyepieces: there should be an internal thread on the end that goes into the telescope focusser. If so the Celestron eyepiece filters will fit, in fact they will screw into most brands of 1.25 eyepieces. However, they will not fit any 2 or the older 0.965 eyepieces. Kind Regards, Ian

Q: 7. Are there t-threads behind the eyecup that a T-adapter can screw onto?

A: The Celestron 8-24mm Zoom Eyepiece (1.25") BH #CEEPZ824 • MFR #93230 has no T-threads.

Q: 8. Does this zoom attach directly to a t-ring?

A: No it does not. It slides into a 1.25" eyepiece sleeve of a telescope.

Q: 9. are the Delos series eye pieces par-focal?

A: Yes it is. This is parfocal with Tele Vue Group B eyepieces so no refocusing is required when switching between eyepieces within the group.

Q: 10. I have 130 eq ...can i used zoom lens

A: As long as you have 1.25 mount hole on your telescope (I believe 130eq is 1.25 ), you can use this one. I have 127eq and I absolutely love this eyepiece!