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 36mm round and unmounted filters that are readily available separately. 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 as an adapter to a USB hub that contains an HDMI port, connecting a computer monitor?

A: No, the Pearstone USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Female to USB Type-A Male Adapter will not work to connect a monitor to a computer via a USB-C hub with an HDMI port.

Q: 2. Will this adapter work with this USB hub for most devices (data transfer and charge) that can be plugged in it? EZQuest USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 7-in-1 Hub If not, do you have a suggestion?

A: The Angelbird USB Type-C Female to USB Type-A Male Adapter BH #ANUSBAC will not work for video signals or charging, only for data. The EZQuest USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 7-in-1 Hub is compatible since it only has data ports.

Q: 3. Does this adapter support HDMI signal through a USBC docking station?

A: Theoretically, yes but using a docking station with dedicated video ports will be more practical and efficient.

Q: 4. Does the Angelbird USB-C Female To USB-A Male support video?

A: It supports up to 10 Gb/s via USB 3.1 Gen 2. It would depend on the port you plugged it into.

Q: 5. Will this adapter work with a Docking station or "port replicator"? Like this one: IOGEAR Compact USB-Type C 10-Port Docking Station BH #IOGUD3C03 • MFR #GUD3C03 that is sold here by BnH.

A: Yes, this Angelbird USB adapter would work with a docking station

Q: 6. Does this Pantograph turn 360 degrees? If not what would I need to make it turn left or right when mounted?

A: The Manfrotto Pantograph or any Pantograph works in such a way that you are able to pull it down or up, that's the mechanics of Pantograph. However if you referring to the moving the light 360 degrees - that could be achieved by rotating the yoke of the light ( depends on the manufacturer). Regarding the option of moving it left or right you will require to have a rail system installed. Please see the following link as a reference https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/283934-REG/Manfrotto_FF3043_Pro_Studio_Rail_System.html

Q: 7. Does it support Apple USB Superdrive? Thanks

A: Sereyrithy, Unfornitly, it does not.

Q: 8. will this work in thunderbolt 3?

A: The Pearstone USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Female to USB Type-C Male Adapter is a USB 3.2 Gen 1 adapter, it will work in a Thunderbolt 3 port but it will be limited to USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds.

Q: 9. 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: 10. I have an AOC portable monitor with a USB-C cable, my USB-C port does not support it. Will this adapter work with a portable monitor plugged into a USB-A port?

A: Yes this adapter will work to adapt usb to usb-c as long you connecting it to usb 3.0.