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Player One Phoenix Filter Wheel - 7x36mm

Player One Phoenix Filter Wheel - 7x36mm

by Player One
SKU POA-PW7-36
$299.00 - $299.00
$299.00
$299.00 - $299.00
$299.00
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  • Accommodates 7 x 36mm unmounted filters
  • Enables automated filter sequencing for monochrome cameras
  • Ideal for full LRGB + narrowband imaging setups
  • Designed for imagers using APS-C or larger sensors
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  • Player One Phoenix Filter Wheel - 7x36mm

    The Player One Phoenix Filter Wheel is engineered for automated astrophotography, featuring a 7-position carousel specifically for 36mm unmounted filters. This capacity allows you to house a complete LRGB set alongside three narrowband filters, enabling complex, multi-wavelength imaging sequences in a single session without manual intervention.

    7-Position Carousel for 36mm Unmounted Filters

    The core of the Phoenix wheel is its 7-position design, which provides the capacity needed for advanced imaging projects. By accommodating 36mm unmounted filters, it provides a larger clear aperture than 1.25" filters, effectively minimizing the risk of vignetting on cameras with APS-C and larger format sensors. This makes it an excellent match for modern astronomy cameras where a fully illuminated sensor is critical.

    Full Automation for LRGB and 3 Narrowband Filters

    With seven slots available, you can load Luminance, Red, Green, and Blue filters, plus the three most common narrowband filters—Hydrogen-alpha, Sulfur-II, and Oxygen-III. This "all-in-one" setup unlocks the ability for your imaging software to run unattended sequences, capturing broadband color data and narrowband emission details on targets like the Orion Nebula (M42) or the Cygnus Loop without ever needing to touch the telescope.

  • What is the main advantage of the Player One Phoenix wheel's 7-filter capacity?

    The 7-position carousel allows you to install a full set of LRGB filters (4) and a complete narrowband set (Ha, SII, OIII) (3) simultaneously. This enables you to run fully automated imaging plans that capture all necessary data for a full-color narrowband-enhanced image in a single night without having to manually swap filters.

    Is the Phoenix 7x36mm filter wheel a good choice for my camera with an APS-C sensor?

    Yes. The 36mm unmounted filter format is specifically designed to provide a large enough clear aperture to prevent vignetting (darkened corners) on sensors up to and including full-frame formats. It is an ideal choice for cameras with APS-C sized sensors or larger to ensure even illumination across the entire field.

    Can I use mounted 1.25" filters in the Player One Phoenix 7x36mm wheel?

    No. This filter wheel is designed exclusively for 36mm unmounted filters. The carousel is machined to hold these specific filters securely. Attempting to use other sizes will not work and may damage the wheel's mechanism.

    How does the Phoenix 7x36mm filter wheel integrate into an imaging train?

    Typically, a filter wheel connects directly to the camera body and then to the telescope's focuser or a connected reducer/flattener. While specific connection threads and back focus distances for the Phoenix wheel are not provided here, Player One filter wheels generally use standard M42 or M48 threads, though you may need specific adapters to achieve correct spacing for your optical system.

    What software is used to control the Player One Phoenix filter wheel?

    Player One devices are controlled via an ASCOM driver. This allows the Phoenix filter wheel to be operated by most popular astrophotography acquisition software, such as NINA, Sequence Generator Pro (SGP), or SharpCap, enabling automated filter changes as part of your imaging sequence.

    Is the Phoenix 7x36mm wheel suitable for imaging the Horsehead Nebula (Barnard 33) in H-alpha?

    Absolutely. You can load an H-alpha filter into one of the 7 slots, along with your LRGB filters. Your imaging software can then be programmed to automatically switch to the H-alpha filter to capture the faint emission nebulosity of the Horsehead Nebula, and then switch back to RGB filters for star color, all in one automated session.

  • Filter Capacity 7 Positions
    Compatible Filter Size 36mm Unmounted
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