Take your astrophotography and observation to the next level with the Starlight Xpress USB Filter Wheel. This configuration of the wheel features a 5-position carousel that accepts large 2" 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. Is 8GB of RAM good enough for photo and video editing? I want to use it with Capture One. Is 8GB going to work OK?

A: The Apple 13.6" MacBook Air (M2, Space Gray) with 8GB of RAM meets Capture One's minimum specs and will be fine for light video editing, but I'd recommend 16GB of RAM for better performance with photo and video editing.

Q: 2. I dont see a port for an SD card Is there one? What about a lightning port to connect to an SD card reader which I use with my iPad

A: The Apple 13.6" MacBook Air (M2, Space Gray) does not have a memory card slot but does have 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports.

Q: 3. Does this laptop fold in to a tablet like the Chromebook?

A: No, this Apple 13.6" MacBook Air (M2, Starlight) BH #APMLY13LLA • MFR #MLY13LL/A is not like some Chromebook models that fold into a tablet. This computer is not touch screen.

Q: 4. will this work with an ED80T CF Triplet telescope?

A: Just got mine last week and got great views on my old SV AT1010 80mm f6 achro. Just saw black at first then, per the instructions, turned the tuning dial 2 clicks clockwise. In a few minutes i was seeing great chromo and proms as well. I got the front mount uv/ir blocker as i will be using it on a larger scope as well. You won't get a full disc view though because the focal length is greater than 450

Q: 5. can it fit a zeiss vario microscope ?

A: The BRESSER MikrOkular Full HD Eyepiece includes , 1.18", 1.2", 1.25" Adapters Included. Please contact Zeiss . ZEISS Tel: 800-543-1033 Email: customerassistance.vision.na@zeiss.com Website: http://www.zeiss.com/

Q: 6. WHAT IS THE MEGAPIXALS FOR THE BRESSER MikrOkular Full HD Eyepiece USB Camera?

A: The BRESSER MikrOkular Full HD Eyepiece USB Camera is a 2 MP camera.

Q: 7. Will this run a 5pin DMX system with a simple 3 to 5 pin converter cable?

A: The CHAUVET DJ Xpress-512S USB to DMX Interface can work with most 5-pin DMX lights. You will need an adapter. These are some adapter options: https://bhpho.to/3KQoaK5.

Q: 8. I have a Apertura 75Q petzval design with internal lenses and flattener technology. will this Daystar DSZ4C be compatible?

A: The DayStar Filters QUARK H-Alpha Eyepiece Solar Filter (Chromosphere)will fit in any telescope that accepts 1.25 inch eyepiece. It works best with refractor telescopes that are between f4 and f8.

Q: 9. Can it be used with an android tablet?

A: We're afraid not. This camera is only compatible with Windows 7, 8, and 10. It will not work with an Android Tablet.

Q: 10. I Have An F7 102mm Triplet Refractor From Explore Scientific, If I Purchase This HA Solar Filter What Else Would I Need To Purchase

A: The DayStar Filters QUARK H-Alpha Eyepiece Solar Filter inserts into 1.25" or 2" diagonals and accepts 1.25" eyepieces. I recommend using UV/IR cut filters. Follow this link https://bit.ly/3UpqtKg if you are using a diagonal, or https://bit.ly/494r2gU if you are not. The following energy rejection filter is also recommended for optical tube assemblies over 80mm. https://bit.ly/3vYBecc