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Player One Phoenix Filter Wheel -7x50mm

Player One Phoenix Filter Wheel -7x50mm

by Player One
SKU POA-PW7-50
CA$558.00 - CA$558.00
CA$558.00
CA$558.00 - CA$558.00
CA$558.00
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  • Accommodates seven 50mm round, unmounted filters
  • Designed for large-format and full-frame sensors
  • Enables automated LRGB and narrowband imaging sequences
  • Robust construction for heavy camera and optical trains
  • Integrates with standard astronomy imaging software
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  • Player One Phoenix Filter Wheel - 7x50mm

    The Player One Phoenix Filter Wheel is built to manage the demands of large-format astrophotography, holding a carousel of seven 50mm round filters. This capacity is essential for imagers using full-frame or larger monochrome sensors, enabling fully automated sequences for LRGB, narrowband, and other multi-filter imaging projects without vignetting.

    Automated Imaging with 7 Filter Positions

    With seven slots for 50mm filters, the Phoenix filter wheel allows you to load a complete set of LRGB and narrowband (SHO) filters at the same time. This eliminates the need for manual filter changes during an imaging session, allowing your capture software to run entire sequences unattended overnight. You can transition seamlessly between collecting luminance data and capturing hours of H-alpha, OIII, or SII data on targets like the Heart Nebula (IC 1805).

    Engineered for 50mm Filters and Large-Format Sensors

    The 50mm filter format is the standard for preventing vignetting on cameras with full-frame (36x24mm) or larger sensors. The Phoenix wheel is specifically designed around this requirement, ensuring that the entire light cone from your telescope reaches the corners of your sensor. Its robust mechanical design provides the rigidity needed to support heavy, cooled CMOS or CCD cameras without flexure, maintaining precise optical alignment throughout the night.

  • What types of sensors is the Player One Phoenix 7x50mm filter wheel designed for?

    The Player One Phoenix 7x50mm is specifically designed for cameras with full-frame (36x24mm) or larger astronomy sensors. The 50mm filter size is necessary to prevent vignetting (darkening of the corners of the image) that would occur with smaller 2" or 1.25" filters on these large sensors.

    Can I use 2-inch mounted filters in the Phoenix 7x50mm wheel?

    No. This filter wheel is designed for 50mm round, unmounted filters. Mounted 2-inch filters, which typically have M48 threads, will not fit into the carousel slots designed for unmounted filter disks.

    How would I set up the Phoenix 7x50mm for imaging the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) with a full-frame monochrome camera?

    For a galaxy like M31, you would typically load the Player One Phoenix 7x50mm wheel with Luminance, Red, Green, and Blue (LRGB) filters. You could use the remaining three slots for narrowband filters like H-alpha to capture star-forming regions within the galaxy's arms, all within a single automated imaging plan controlled by software like N.I.N.A. or Sequence Generator Pro.

    What software is compatible with the Player One Phoenix filter wheel?

    The Player One Phoenix filter wheel is controlled via a USB connection to a PC. It is compatible with all major astrophotography software suites that support the ASCOM platform. This includes popular applications like N.I.N.A., Sequence Generator Pro (SGP), SharpCap, and TheSkyX.

    Is the weight of the Phoenix 7x50mm a concern for a mount like the Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro?

    A 7-position, 50mm filter wheel is inherently larger and heavier than smaller format wheels. While a robust mount like the EQ6-R Pro can handle it, you must account for the total weight of your entire imaging train—including the camera, filter wheel, off-axis guider, and telescope. Ensure your total payload is well within the mount's recommended imaging capacity and that the system is properly balanced.

    Does the Phoenix filter wheel require external power?

    Motorized filter wheels typically draw power through their USB connection for basic operation. However, for reliable performance, especially when connected through a USB hub, using a separate 12V DC power supply (if supported) is often recommended to ensure the motor has sufficient power to rotate the carousel without issue. Please refer to the product manual for specific power requirements.

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