{"product_id":"wanderer-astro-single-panel-replacement-for-wanderercover-v5-basic","title":"Wanderer Astro Single Panel Replacement for WandererCover V5 Basic","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor WandererCover V5 Basic only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 7 sizes from 100mm to 250mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED-backlit panel for superior uniformity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e255-level flicker-free dimming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports exposures as short as 0.05s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight design, starting at 78g\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\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 Astro Single Panel Replacement for WandererCover V5 Basic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a single replacement LED panel for the WandererCover V5 Basic, available in seven luminous diameter sizes from 100mm to 250mm. Its advanced design provides 255 levels of dimming, remaining completely flicker-free in flat frames with exposures as short as 0.05 seconds. The lightweight construction ranges from just 78g for the 100mm panel to 291g for the 250mm version, keeping the payload on your telescope low.\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\u003eFor WandererCover V5 Basic: A Modular Panel System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis panel is designed exclusively as a replacement or size change for the WandererCover V5 Basic motorized flat panel cover. Thanks to the V5 Basic's modular construction, you can easily swap panels to match a new telescope without replacing the entire unit. Please note that this panel is intended exclusively for the WandererCover V5 Basic; any other use is prohibited and voids the warranty.\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\u003eLED-Backlit Uniformity: Flicker-Free Dimming to 0.05s\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike edge-lit designs, this panel uses a full-sized LED printed circuit board (PCB) separated from a diffusion layer by an air gap. This patented LED-backlit architecture delivers exceptionally even illumination from edge to center for high-quality flat frames. The electronics support 255 distinct brightness levels, with a flicker-free output that ensures consistent results even with exposures as short as 0.05s.\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\u003e7 Sizes Available: Lightweight from 78g to 291g\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe panel's hollow construction, where the LED PCB acts as a structural element, reduces weight by 30% compared with edge-lit flat panels, for a lower payload. With seven sizes available, you can select the panel that matches your instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100mm Panel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125mm outer diameter, 78g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e125mm Panel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150mm outer diameter, 105g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e150mm Panel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 175mm outer diameter, 136g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e175mm Panel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200mm outer diameter, 169g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200mm Panel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 225mm outer diameter, 209g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e225mm Panel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250mm outer diameter, 249g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e250mm Panel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 275mm outer diameter, 291g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 Wanderer Astro Replacement Panel used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a single replacement panel intended for two purposes: to replace the panel on your \u003cstrong\u003eWandererCover V5 Basic\u003c\/strong\u003e, or to change the size of your V5 Basic to fit a different telescope, thanks to its modular design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use this replacement panel with my WandererCover V4-EC or other models?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This panel is \u003cstrong\u003eexclusively compatible with the WandererCover V5 Basic\u003c\/strong\u003e. Wanderer Astro states that any other use is prohibited and voids the warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I choose the correct size replacement panel for my telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect a panel whose luminous diameter is equal to or larger than the outer diameter of the front of your telescope (dew shield included), not just its aperture. Each panel's outer diameter is its luminous diameter plus 25 mm, for example 225 mm for the \u003cstrong\u003e200mm panel\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat makes the WandererCover V5 panel's illumination so uniform?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe panel uses a patented \u003cstrong\u003eLED-backlit\u003c\/strong\u003e design. A full-sized circuit board of LEDs provides the light source, which is then evenly scattered by a diffusion layer. An air gap sits between the LEDs and the diffusion layer. This is different from edge-lit panels and results in highly consistent brightness across the entire surface, crucial for accurate flat calibration frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this panel flicker during short exposures for my flat frames?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. When used with the WandererCover V5 Basic controller, the panel's illumination is flicker-free even at very short exposure times. It is rated to produce stable light for exposures as brief as \u003cstrong\u003e0.05 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e across all 255 brightness levels.\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\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWandererCover V5 Basic only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanel Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED-backlit (LED PCB, air gap, diffusion layer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimming Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e255 levels (via WandererCover V5 Basic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlicker-Free Exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDown to 0.05 seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuminous Diameter: 100mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter Diameter: 125 mm, Weight: 78 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuminous Diameter: 125mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter Diameter: 150 mm, Weight: 105 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuminous Diameter: 150mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter Diameter: 175 mm, Weight: 136 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuminous Diameter: 175mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter Diameter: 200 mm, Weight: 169 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuminous Diameter: 200mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter Diameter: 225 mm, Weight: 209 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuminous Diameter: 225mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter Diameter: 250 mm, Weight: 249 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuminous Diameter: 250mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter Diameter: 275 mm, Weight: 291 g\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\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eSingle Panel Replacement for WandererCover V5 Basic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/wanderer-astro-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWanderer Astro 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wanderer Astro","offers":[{"title":"100mm","offer_id":67993091834141,"sku":"WA-SPRWCV5B-100","price":153.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"125mm","offer_id":67993091866909,"sku":"WA-SPRWCV5B-125","price":167.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150mm","offer_id":67993091899677,"sku":"WA-SPRWCV5B-150","price":195.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"175mm","offer_id":67993091932445,"sku":"WA-SPRWCV5B-175","price":223.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm","offer_id":67993091965213,"sku":"WA-SPRWCV5B-200","price":251.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"225mm","offer_id":67993091997981,"sku":"WA-SPRWCV5B-225","price":279.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm","offer_id":67993092030749,"sku":"WA-SPRWCV5B-250","price":307.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/wanderer-astro-single-panel-replacement-wanderercover-v5-basic-1.jpg?v=1793989720","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/wanderer-astro-single-panel-replacement-for-wanderercover-v5-basic","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}