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Player One FHD-OAG MAX

Player One FHD-OAG MAX

by Player One
SKU POA-OAG-MAX
$199.00 - $199.00
$199.00
$199.00 - $199.00
$199.00
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  • Large 8mm x 14mm Pick-off Prism
  • Wide 16:9 Format Matches Modern Guide Sensors
  • Designed for Player One MAX Filter Drawer
  • Supports Poseidon, Zeus, and Artemis Series Cameras
  • Optimized to eliminate vignetting with the Xena-M Camera
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  • Player One FHD-OAG MAX Off-Axis Guider

    The Player One FHD-OAG MAX is an off-axis guider built around a large 8mm x 14mm prism to maximize guide star availability for large-sensor cameras. Its rectangular prism provides a field close to a 16:9 format, matching the sensor shape of modern guide cameras and increasing the odds of capturing a suitable star without rotating the assembly. The prism's 8mm height allows it to intercept more light from the telescope's optical path, a critical advantage for reliable guiding with Player One's Poseidon, Zeus, and Artemis series cameras.

    8x14mm Prism: A 16:9 Format for Wide Guide Fields

    The core of the FHD-OAG MAX is its oversized 8mm x 14mm pick-off prism. This rectangular shape creates a wide field of view for your guide camera, significantly increasing the probability of finding a bright guide star in any target area. The prism's dimensions, approximating a 16:9 aspect ratio, are a perfect match for the wide-format CMOS sensors used in many modern guide cameras.

    With an 8mm prism height, the FHD-OAG MAX can be positioned closer to the center of the light path. This allows it to gather more light and produce brighter guide stars, especially in systems with fast focal ratios where the light cone is steep. This design is specifically engineered to deliver a fully illuminated, non-vignetted image to the Player One Xena-M camera, ensuring your guiding is precise and consistent.

    Designed for the Player One Ecosystem

    This OAG is not a generic accessory; it is engineered for seamless integration with the Player One imaging system. The FHD-OAG MAX is designed to connect directly with the Player One Filter Drawer MAX and Phoenix series filter wheels (7x36mm, 7x2", 7x50mm, and 5x2"), ensuring correct spacing and a rigid connection without third-party adapters.

    It is the recommended off-axis guider for Player One's large-format cooled cameras, including the Poseidon, Zeus, and Artemis series. By creating a fully integrated imaging train with Player One components, you eliminate potential sources of flexure and tilt, leading to sharper stars across the entire field of your main imaging camera.

  • What makes the Player One FHD-OAG MAX different from other OAGs?

    The primary difference is its large, rectangular 8mm x 14mm prism. This provides a wide, 16:9 format field of view that is better suited for finding guide stars with modern CMOS guide cameras compared to smaller, square prisms.

    Which Player One cameras is the FHD-OAG MAX designed for?

    The FHD-OAG MAX is optimized for Player One's large-format cooled cameras. This includes the Poseidon series, Zeus series, and Artemis series. It is also confirmed to provide a non-vignetted guide field for the Xena-M camera.

    Can I use the FHD-OAG MAX with a Player One filter wheel?

    Yes, it is designed for direct integration. The FHD-OAG MAX is compatible with the Player One Filter Drawer MAX and the Phoenix series filter wheels, including the 7x36mm, 7x2", 7x50mm, and 5x2" models. This ensures correct back focus and a secure mechanical connection.

    How does the FHD-OAG MAX help with finding guide stars?

    The large 14mm width of the prism creates a larger search area for your guide camera. This means you are more likely to find a suitable guide star within the field of view without having to rotate your entire imaging train to hunt for one.

    Will the FHD-OAG MAX vignette my guide camera sensor in a fast telescope?

    The OAG is designed to minimize vignetting. Because the 8mm prism height allows it to sit closer to the optical axis, it can intercept the light cone more effectively, even in faster systems. It is specifically noted to provide a "no vignetting result" when paired with the Player One Xena-M camera.

    I have a Player One Artemis-M Pro camera and a Phoenix 7x36mm wheel. Is the FHD-OAG MAX the right choice?

    Yes, absolutely. The Player One FHD-OAG MAX is the ideal choice for that combination. It is built to integrate perfectly with both the Artemis series cameras and the Phoenix 7x36mm filter wheel, creating a rigid and correctly spaced imaging train for autoguiding.

  • Prism Size 8mm x 14mm
    Prism Format Approx. 16:9
    Camera Compatibility Poseidon, Zeus, Artemis series
    Filter Accessory Compatibility Filter Drawer MAX, Phoenix Filter Wheels (7x36/7x2/7x50/5x2)

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