The 138mm 6pt/2mm Star Filter from Tiffen creates multiple points of light, or "stars," streaking outward from a central light source.  This filter comes in a rotating mount for critical placement of the star effect.

 Wedding photographers will especially appreciate the value of this filter. When it comes to special effects shots, why not offer your client a table shot of the menu or invitation next to a glowing, star-filled candle? Shooting at night? Make that street lamp take on a different, more dramatic appearance by using the star filter. Any point light source will achieve the effect.

Tiffen's ColorCore glass is produced through a process that entails permanently laminating the filter material in between two pieces of optical glass that are ground flat to tolerances of a ten-thousandth of an inch, then mounting them in precision aluminum rings.

Creates a Streaking Pattern    Use With Point Light Source    Black Aluminum Filter Ring    ColorCore Glass    Made in the USA    10-Year Warranty

The effect is produced by a series of thin lines etched into the flat optical surface of a clear filter

The size and brightness of the star lines produced are first a function of the size, shape, and brightness of the light source: You have additional control through the choice of a particular spacing between the lines on the filter

These spacings are measured in millimeters and range from 1mm to 4mm: A 1mm spacing has twice as many lines as a 2mm spacing and will produce a brighter star for any given source

Lines in one direction produce a two-pointed star, just a streak through the center of the light

Tiffen offers 4, 6, and 8 point symmetrical star effects as well as additional asymmetrical star patterns through their exclusive Hollywood FX Series (North, Hyper, Vector and Hollywood star effects)

Tiffen's ColorCore glass is sealed between two optical glass sheets. In this way, Tiffen can better control the various densities of their filters and thereby create more exact degrees of filtration. This process makes for greater accuracy of color as opposed to glass that is simply dyed and become subject to deviation during the dye process

Tiffen, a leader in the filter industry, proudly makes its filters in the USA and backs up its products with a solid 10-year warranty

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does the accessory tray come off or disconnect to allow easy collapse of the tripod legs for transportation?

A: Yes the tray on the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Tripod is removable so you can collapse the legs.

Q: 2. Is this tripod suitable for the Sky-Watcher Virtuoso BH #SKVVM • MFR #S11750?

A: No, it is not possible to mount the Sky-Watcher Virtuoso 90mm f/13.9 Maksutov-Cassegrain Multi-Purpose Motorized Mount (BH #SKVVM • MFR #S11750) on the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Tripod.

Q: 3. Can this be used to replace the diagonal that comes with the Celestron C90?

A: Yes it can

Q: 4. Will this work with the SKyWatcher EQ3-2 mount?

A: No, this Tripod will not work with the SKyWatcher EQ3-2 mount.

Q: 5. At barely 4 pounds, is this tripod really sturdy enough to handle an iOptron SkyGuider Pro mount (with counterweight), Canon T3i DSLR camera, field flattener, William Optics Z61 telescope, and red-dot finder...and still keep solid polar alignment? Other mounts I've researched are at least 6 or 8 pounds.

A: We will not recommend this with all the weight you want put on.

Q: 6. Will this fit EQM 35 pro ?

A: Yes the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Tripod BH #SKSADVT • MFR #S20555 will fit the EQM 35 Pro.

Q: 7. Does the clear filter take color from whatever the light source is? i.e. if the source is orange, will the steak be orange? Then if the source is blue, will the streak be blue?

A: The color of the light source will be the color of the streak.

Q: 8. Will the cable works for XSW 1-908 wireless system for for brass instruments?

A: Yes, the Mogan 2mm Replacement Microphone Cable for Sennheiser Wireless Transmitters (Beige, 6') has the proper 3.5mm connection for use with the transmitter in the Sennheiser XSW 1-908-A UHF Wireless Brass Set. It will not serve as a replacement cable for the e908T Cardioid Gooseneck Microphone in this set, however.

Q: 9. What are the specs on the tripod?

A: It is recommended by Sky-Watcher for the Star Adventurer Mini and Star Adventurer tracking mounts. And is also compatible with AZ-GT series and AZ5 mounts. No other precise specifications are listed.

Q: 10. Will this tripod work for Sky Watcher Virtuoso GTI 150P Collapsible Tabletop GoTo Dobsonian Telescope?

A: the Sky Watcher Virtuoso GTI 150P Collapsible Tabletop GoTo Dobsonian Telescope will mount onto the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Tripod.