Product no.: 53307

Omegon Ultralight 5x1.25'' filter wheel 

Omegon Ultralight filter wheel - lightning-fast filter changes for visual observing and astrophotography

This ultralight filter wheel makes taking astronomy photos, and even visual observing, so much easier. Change your filter in seconds, almost without thinking, with just one quick twist - for small or large telescopes. Marvel at how different a deep sky object can appear through various nebula filters. The times of fumbling manual changing with numb fingers is over.

The advantages in a nutshell

    change 5 filters 1.25" with a single rotation
    no time-consuming manual changing of filters
    suitable for all 1.25" filters
    extremely light - at only 254 grams
    wide choice of adapters - T-2 connectors on both sides and 1.25" connectors - with a clearly noticeable click on reaching a new filter position


5 filters in a circle
Use your LRGBs or your favourite nebula filter. And you will never have to search for your filters in the dark again. Pre-inserted into the filter wheel, your filters stay well protected and ready for use at any time.

One turn is sufficient
- to switch between 5 different filters. The advantage - even in the dark, you can feel it when a filter clicks into position. Also, a number between 1 and 5 shows you which filter the wheel is currently set to.

Made for small telescopes too
We did not 'reinvent the wheel', but we did make it smaller. The filter wheel is one of the most compact we know of - at 85mm in diameter and 254 grams in weight. This means the filter wheel will also fit onto small telescopes on moderate-sized mounts.

T2 connections on both sides, with adapter
T-2 connectors on both sides let you connect virtually every conceivable accessory - T-2 connectors are now standard in amateur astronomy. A T-2 to 1.25" barrel adapter and a T-2 to 1.25" eyepiece adapter are included.

Light-proof - perfect for astronomy photos
No light can escape - very important for astrophotography. The filter wheel is sealed absolutely light-tight on the inside.


Included in delivery

    1x filter wheel
    1x T2 external to T2 external adapter, with ribbed edge
    1x T2 external to 1.25" adapter for eyepieces and accessories, with plastic cap
    1x T2 external to 1.25" (31.75mm) telescope-side connector adapter, with plastic cap
    1x 2.5mm Hex key 

Our expert comment:

The optical path between the two T2 threads is 20mm. This leaves relatively little free space in the filter wheel for standard filters. This is why the filter wheel comes with a spacer ring and longer screws. We recommend mounting this spacer between the two parts of the housing when installing the filters.

(Stefan Schuchhardt, Benjamin Mirwald)

Specifications
Capacity
Connection (to the telescope)
1,25"
Max. number of filter slots (piece)
5
Adjustment
manually
Camera adaptor
yes
Optical length (mm)
23
Filter slot
1,25"
Thread for camerarecording
T2 (M42 x 0,75)
Connector (at camera end)
T2 (M42 x 0,75)
Connection ( to eyepiece)
1,25"
General
Material
Aluminium
Weight (g)
254
Type
Filters
Type of build
Filter wheel

Product safety
Manufacturer: NIMAX GmbH, Otto-Lilienthal-Str. 9, 86899 Landsberg am Lech, DE, www.nimax.de

 

Price:

149,00 EUR

19 % VAT incl. excl. Shipping costs