{"product_id":"wanderer-astro-wanderer-electronic-tilt-adjuster-m54","title":"Wanderer Astro ETA M54 Electronic Tilt Adjuster","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree Motorized Adjusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Micron Positioning Accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5mm Back Focus Consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e470g Total Weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull NINA Integration for Auto-Tilt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWanderer ETA M54 Electronic Tilt Adjuster\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wanderer ETA M54 replaces manual guesswork with three motorized adjusters, achieving a positioning accuracy of 2 microns over a 1.2mm range. It consumes only 5mm of back focus and weighs just 470g, allowing it to integrate into standard 55mm imaging trains without extensive reconfiguration. Each step from the high-precision encoders delivers 0.3 microns of adjustment, enabling remote correction of sensor tilt even in temperatures down to -20°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRemote Tilt Correction with 2 Micron Accuracy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wanderer ETA M54 ends the frustration of adjusting tilt screws by hand in the dark. It employs three independent motors paired with three high-precision encoders to manage your camera's orientation. This system provides a total adjustment range of 1.2mm with a motor resolution of just 0.3 microns per step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis level of precision allows you to achieve a final positioning accuracy of up to 2 microns, which is critical for correcting field tilt in fast focal ratio systems and large-format sensors. The robust design is tested to remain fully operational at -20°C, ensuring reliable remote adjustments during harsh winter imaging sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUltra-Thin 5mm Profile for 55mm Back Focus Chains\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for seamless integration, the Wanderer ETA M54 features an exceptionally thin design that consumes only 5mm of back focus. This allows it to be mounted directly to your camera or in front of an Off-Axis Guider (OAG) while still maintaining the industry-standard 55mm back focus distance for most coma correctors and reducers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just 470g, the ETA M54 adds minimal weight to the imaging train, reducing the risk of flexure or strain on your focuser. A dual-layer nested structure ensures complete light-tightness, preventing any internal reflections or external light leaks from degrading your images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFully Automated Tilt Adjustment with NINA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomatic tilt correction is now a reality thanks to the Wanderer ETA M54's seamless integration with N.I.N.A. imaging software. Through the WandererEmpire software driver, you can run automated routines that analyze star shapes across the field and command the ETA M54 to make the precise corrections needed for a perfectly flat focal plane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis system completely removes the trial-and-error process from tilt adjustment, saving you valuable imaging time. For manual control, the WandererEmpire interface provides a clear, visual representation of the tilt plate's current position, allowing for intuitive, real-time adjustments from your control computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat problem does the Wanderer ETA M54 solve compared to a manual tilter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wanderer ETA M54 eliminates the difficult, imprecise, and frustrating process of adjusting tilt screws by hand in the dark. It provides remote, motorized control with a positioning accuracy of 2 microns, a level of precision manual adjustment cannot reliably achieve, especially on remote setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the Wanderer ETA M54 in my existing 55mm back focus imaging train?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Wanderer ETA M54 is designed with an ultra-thin 5mm profile. This allows it to be installed, typically in front of an OAG or camera, while still maintaining the standard 55mm back focus distance required by most correctors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the Wanderer ETA M54 perform with fast imaging systems like an f\/2 RASA or HyperStar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast optical systems are extremely sensitive to sensor tilt. The ETA M54's ability to make repeatable, remote adjustments with a resolution of 0.3 microns and an accuracy of 2 microns is critical for achieving sharp, round stars from edge to edge with these demanding instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan the Wanderer ETA M54 adjust tilt automatically?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Wanderer ETA M54 has seamless integration with N.I.N.A. via the WandererEmpire software. This allows for fully automated tilt analysis and correction routines, removing the need for manual intervention during an imaging session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow much weight and back focus does the Wanderer ETA M54 add to my setup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe device adds only 470g to your imaging train and consumes just 5mm of back focus, making it a lightweight and optically thin addition to most setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI use a QHY268M camera. How do I install the Wanderer ETA M54?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor cameras like the QHY268M, the Wanderer ETA M54 can be directly mounted to the camera body. 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