This 2 inch filter wheel lets you use up to 5 different filters and change them within just a few seconds; you can also leave your filters mounted in the filter wheel; as they are optimally protected from dust and damage there;
The telescope side of the filter wheel comes supplied with a 2 inch adapter; allowing you to quickly and easily attach it to your focuser; the very short design also permits the use of devices with short back focus such as Newton or Dobson telescopes;
The telescope side of the filter wheel comes supplied with a 2 inch adapter; allowing you to quickly and easily attach it to your focuser; the very short design also permits the use of devices with short back focus such as Newton or Dobson telescopes;
Blocking UV light: The harmful UV rays that can contribute to cataracts are filtered out; The filter is also essential when using a Herschel wedge
CCD exposures of planets and stars - sharp images: A CCD camera is not only sensitive to visible light but also to other wavelengths; planets not only shine in visible light; but also in the infrared for example; but they are out of focus in the IR region; the Astromania filters only lets through the visible light; the light that is really 'wanted'; meaning sharp planetary images