Filter Wheel

[Kenza]

Hi! Can I keep the filters loaded in the filter wheel all the time or is it better to take them out after each session?

[PeterCPC]

Keep them in if you are happy with the ones you have chosen but write down what they are as you will forget. Dust off the filters from time to time with an airbrush.

Peter

[ChrisLX200]

Hi! Can I keep the filters loaded in the filter wheel all the time or is it better to take them out after each session?

Keep them in for sure, and keep the system capped off when not used to prevent dust entering or you'll be needing to replace your flats at regular intervals.

ChrisH

[Kenza]

Keep them in for sure, and keep the system capped off when not used to prevent dust entering or you'll be needing to replace your flats at regular intervals.

ChrisH

I didn't get the caps with this filter wheel, but It's tucked inside it's carrier when not in use. Is that enough?

[ChrisLX200]

I didn't get the caps with this filter wheel, but It's tucked inside it's carrier when not in use. Is that enough?

I would use caps but there's only one way to find out   The smallest dust motes can show up as pretty big doughnuts!

ChrisH

[davedownsouth]

Yes, annoying that the fitter wheels don't come supplied with caps & plugs so you can leave them set up. I had to buy a set separately for mine.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Kenza]

Yes, annoying that the fitter wheels don't come supplied with caps & plugs so you can leave them set up. I had to buy a set separately for mine.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I don't think SX has caps for their filter wheel. I've looked in Telescope Service but they don't have any.

[Kenza]

I just found out that TS sells these Baader Caps which I think fit SX wheels. So if anyone has an SX wheel or similar here are the links:

http://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p5864_Baader-T2-Protection-cap-for-male-T2-thread.html

http://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p5865_Baader-T2-Protection-cap-for-female-T2-thread.html

[PeterCPC]

I just keep my filterwheel in a tupperware box to keep dust off.

Peter

[lensman57]

Hi! Can I keep the filters loaded in the filter wheel all the time or is it better to take them out after each session?

Keep them inside an do make sure the wheel is well coverd so dust can not get in. Always follow the naming protocol so u remember what u have put in there ie: LRGB in holes 1,2,3 and 4 , then

Ha, Oiii and Sii , this way u always remember the position and the corresponding filter.

A.G