Ideal for portable rigs, the Starlight Xpress Mini Filter Wheel with 5-Position 36mm Round Carousel is an invaluable astrophotography companion for capturing views of planets, nebulae, and other celestial objects in targeted wavelengths using up to five 36mm round and unmounted filters. This is just the filter wheel assembly; user-supplied filters are required to be loaded into the carousel for use.

The Mini Filter Wheel is ASCOM compatible and controlled using the included software as well as most popular third-party Windows astrophotography software, such as Sky X, AstroArt, and MaximDL, and does not require special drivers to be recognized. Simple commands program up to five positions to set a capture sequence and to ensure that there is no confusion as to the current filter selection. A miniature DC motor drive rotates the filter carousel and is powered by standard 5V USB computer ports.

An integrated off-axis guider assembly accepts autoguiders such as SX's Lodestar X2 to feed data to the software to ensure you stay on target by making tracking adjustments in real time throughout the photography session. To connect the wheel to your telescope or integrate it into your imaging system—such as to field-flatteners, coma correctors, and other gear—it comes with a standard female T-2 ring on the telescope-dedicated side and a male T-2 ring on the camera-dedicated side.

Accepts 5 36mm Round Unmounted Filters    Ideal for Mobile Astrophotography Rigs    Five Programmable Positions    DC Motor Drive Rotates Filter Carousel    Runs on Standard 5V Computer USB Power    Integrated Off-Axis Guider Assembly    Male and Female T-2 Mounting Rings    Control via Included Windows Software    Eyepiece Filters Required for Use

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this come with the domed diffuser?

A: Yes, a magnetic dome diffuser is included.

Q: 2. will this work with the Lumix G 42.5mm f/1.2 lens?

A: Yes, I don't see why it shouldn't work with it.

Q: 3. Does this FF work ok with a Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens? thnx.

A: This can be used with any lens that has a .8 film pitch gear on the focus ring. This is standard on cinema lenses. If using this on a DSLR lens, you will need to add these teeth to lens using a gear ring such as B&H # CIFFGR. Of course, you will also need a 15mm rod based rig to mount this to.

Q: 4. Can this model charge through the usb-c ports or only be charged through MagSafe port ?

A: The Apple 13.6" MacBook Air (M2, Midnight), B&H # APMBAM2MN04, supports charging via both the USB C ports and the Magsafe Port.

Q: 5. How long does it take to fully charge with various charger options?

A: Charge 2 x 98Wh Packs in 2.5 Hours

Q: 6. would this attach magnetically to an iPhone 13 ? thanks

A: The Godox Round Mini RGB LED Magnetic Light (Pink) BH #GOR1PNK is not made to attach directly to the phone. However if you have the MagSafe case it may attach.

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. For word processing, social media surfing the web and email, is 8 core GPU sufficient?

A: Yes, the Apple 13.6" MacBook Air (M2, Midnight), with an 8-core GPU, would be sufficient for word processing, email, general web browsing, as well as many other functions.

Q: 9. 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: 10. Can this turn on and use an external battery pack such as a phone charger?

A: Yes, it includes a USB Type-C Charging Cable. As long as it's a type C cable it would work.