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. 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: 2. Can this adapter be used for charging? If so, at what amps A and watts W?

A: The Angelbird USB Type-C Female to USB Type-A Male Adapter BH #ANUSBAC is not designed for charging and will have limited power. They do not specify Amps or wattage but at best it would be 5V 1A.

Q: 3. can i connect a usb keyboard to a ps2 connection ?

A: You would need the opposite of this item. Here is a recommendation:https://a href= http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1017925-REG/tera_grand_adp_usbaf_ps2m_usb_a_female_to.html target= _blank www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1017925-REG/tera_grand_adp_usbaf_ps2m_usb_a_female_to.html/a

Q: 4. Will this adapter power external hard drive?

A: The Rocstor USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C Female to Type-A Male Adapter is purpose built for data transfer, not charging. The wattage would be basic USBA wattage ~5W.

Q: 5. Is this compatible with the Aputure Amaran F21/22 fixtures?

A: No, the ProLights Male USB-C Connector to USB-C Female Power Injector with Plus DMX In/Out is not compatible with the Aputure Amaran F21/F22.

Q: 6. Will this adapter support video signal output? Like with VR goggles?

A: No, the Angelbird USB Type-C Female to USB Type-A Male Adapter BH #ANUSBAC supports only data transmission.

Q: 7. does it work in the celestron omni xlt130? in the original 25 mm eyepiece and the omni 4mm eyepiece?

A: Yes it will work on both 25mm and 4 mm eye piece which you got with you celestron omni xlt130.

Q: 8. 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: 9. what is length of waranty on this?

A: This has a Limited Lifetime Warranty

Q: 10. Will this Angelbird connector work to connect a 2020 iPad Pro to a 2015 MacBook Pro via USB port?

A: Yes, the Angelbird USB Type-C Female to USB Type-A Male Adapter BH #ANUSBAC would allow you to do that.