{"product_id":"baader-planetarium-ufc-tilter-0-1-image-correction","title":"Baader Planetarium UFC-Tilter (0-1° Image Correction)","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides 0 - 1° of mechanical tilt for image plane correction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds approximately 10 mm of optical height to the imaging train\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for integration with the Baader Planetarium UFC System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables precise squaring of the camera sensor to the optical axis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrects for elongated stars in the corners of an image\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\u003eBaader Planetarium UFC-Tilter (0-1° Image Correction)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Baader Planetarium UFC-Tilter introduces 0 to 1° of precise image plane correction, enabling you to eliminate mechanical tilt from your imaging train. Occupying only about 10 mm of optical path, this specialized component is the key to achieving perfectly round stars across your entire sensor by allowing fine adjustments to the camera's angle relative to the telescope's optical axis.\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\u003eCorrecting Field Tilt: Achieving Pinpoint Stars with 0 - 1° of Adjustment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElongated or asymmetrical stars in the corners of your astrophotos are often a symptom of field tilt—a slight misalignment where the camera sensor is not perfectly perpendicular to the incoming light path. This can be caused by minute flexure in the focuser drawtube, adapter threading, or the camera body itself. The UFC-Tilter counteracts this with a controlled, adjustable tilt of 0 to 1°, letting you precisely square your sensor to the focal plane for sharp stars edge-to-edge.\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\u003eUFC System Integration: A Modular Solution with ca. 10 mm Optical Height\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered as a core component of the Baader Universal Filter Changer (UFC) system, this tilter seamlessly integrates into your existing UFC setup. Its primary function is to provide critical sensor alignment without requiring a complete overhaul of your adapters. While any component adds to the optical train, the UFC-Tilter is designed to be as slim as possible, consuming only about 10 mm of precious back focus, making it a viable solution for a wide range of telescope systems.\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 is the primary purpose of the Baader UFC-Tilter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Baader UFC-Tilter is designed to correct for \u003cstrong\u003efield tilt\u003c\/strong\u003e in an astrophotography setup. This is a condition where the camera's sensor is not perfectly perpendicular to the telescope's light path, resulting in stars that are sharp in the center but elongated or out of focus in the corners. This device allows you to make micro-adjustments to the sensor's angle to achieve a perfectly flat, sharp field of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eMy stars are elongated in one corner with my f\/4 Newtonian. Can the UFC-Tilter fix this?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is precisely the scenario the UFC-Tilter is built for. Fast optical systems like an f\/4 Newtonian are extremely sensitive to any misalignment. The 0 to 1° adjustment range of the tilter is ideal for dialing out the small amount of tilt caused by focuser sag or adapter tolerance, ensuring your stars are pinpoint across the entire frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I install the Baader UFC-Tilter in an imaging train with an SCT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe UFC-Tilter is a modular component of Baader's Universal Filter Changer system. Typically, it is placed as close to the camera sensor as possible. A common configuration for a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (SCT) would be: Telescope -\u0026gt; Reducer -\u0026gt; UFC Base -\u0026gt; UFC Filter Slider -\u0026gt; \u003cstrong\u003eUFC-Tilter\u003c\/strong\u003e -\u0026gt; UFC Camera Adapter -\u0026gt; Camera. This ensures you are tilting only the camera, not the filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow much back focus does the UFC-Tilter use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe UFC-Tilter consumes approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e of optical path length, also known as back focus. This minimal height is designed to make it compatible with a wide variety of imaging setups, including those with reducers or flatteners that have strict back focus requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the adjustment on the UFC-Tilter difficult to perform?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adjustment process requires patience and a methodical approach, as you are making very fine changes. It typically involves taking short test exposures, analyzing star shapes in the corners, and making small, incremental adjustments to the tilter's set screws until the field is perfectly flat. While iterative, it is a highly effective way to optimize your imaging system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the UFC-Tilter without other Baader UFC components?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the UFC-Tilter is designed for the Baader UFC ecosystem, it can potentially be adapted to other systems if you can match the appropriate threads and maintain the correct spacing. However, its primary and most straightforward use is within the integrated UFC system, which ensures secure, flex-free connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet weight (kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.09\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Brands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaader Planetarium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType of Adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamera Adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical length (mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.75 - 10.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter Connection (eyepiece\/-camera-sided)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInner Connection (lens sided)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/baader-planetarium-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBaader Planetarium Warranty Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Baader Planetarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52913147609373,"sku":"BAA-2459146","price":402.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/BaaderPlanetarium-UFC-Tilter-0-1-image-correction-Optical-height-ca-10-mm-1_98c905a2-7eb9-4b72-b3fd-29918ceaf2bc.jpg?v=1789086767","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/baader-planetarium-ufc-tilter-0-1-image-correction","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}