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QHYCCD CFW 1.25" Adapter
QHYCCD CFW 1.25" Adapter

QHYCCD CFW 1.25" Adapter

by QHYCCD
SKU QHY-020113
CA$42.00 - CA$42.00
CA$42.00
CA$42.00 - CA$42.00
CA$42.00
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  • Connects QHY monochrome planetary cameras to QHYCFW3S filter wheels
  • Enables the use of standard 1.25-inch mounted filters
  • Compatible with 31mm unmounted filters
  • Unlocks LRGB and narrowband planetary imaging
  • Official QHYCCD component for a secure, direct fit
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  • QHYCCD CFW 1.25" Adapter

    The QHYCCD CFW 1.25" Adapter is the essential component for integrating a QHY monochrome planetary camera with the QHYCFW3S filter wheel (SR or US versions). This adapter creates the physical link required for using standard 1.25-inch and 31mm filters, unlocking full LRGB or narrowband imaging capabilities for high-frame-rate solar system targets.

    Add 1.25" Filter Capability to Your QHY Mono Planetary Camera

    This adapter solves a critical connection challenge for planetary imagers. It allows you to attach your sensitive QHY monochrome planetary camera directly to the compact QHYCFW3S filter wheel, creating a rigid and reliable imaging train for capturing high-resolution color and scientific data.

    • Full-Color Planetary Imaging: Capture stunning, detailed images of Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars by cycling through separate Luminance, Red, Green, and Blue filters.
    • Scientific Band Imaging: Expand your capabilities to include specialized filters, such as a Methane (CH4) band filter to isolate atmospheric features on giant planets.
    • Secure Connection: As an official QHY part, this adapter ensures a precise, non-flexing link between your camera and filter wheel, which is critical for maintaining sharp focus and optical alignment.

  • What is the primary purpose of the QHYCCD CFW 1.25" Adapter?

    Its sole purpose is to connect a QHY monochrome planetary camera to a QHYCFW3S filter wheel (either the SR or US version). This enables you to use 1.25" or 31mm filters with a camera that otherwise could not accept them in a filter wheel configuration.

    Which cameras and filter wheels are compatible with the QHYCCD CFW 1.25" Adapter?

    This adapter is specifically designed for the QHYCFW3S-SR and QHYCFW3S-US filter wheels and is intended for use with QHY's monochrome planetary cameras. It is not designed for their cooled deep-sky camera lines.

    Can I use 31mm unmounted filters with this QHYCCD adapter setup?

    Yes. The QHYCFW3S filter wheel is designed to hold either 1.25" mounted filters or 31mm unmounted filters. This adapter facilitates the connection of the camera to that wheel, allowing you to use whichever of those filter types your wheel is loaded with.

    Why would I add a filter wheel to a QHY mono planetary camera for imaging Jupiter?

    A monochrome sensor is more sensitive than a color one, allowing for sharper images. To capture color, you must shoot separate videos through Red, Green, and Blue filters. The QHYCCD CFW 1.25" Adapter lets you connect the filter wheel needed to rapidly switch between these filters, capturing all the necessary data for a full-color LRGB composite of Jupiter before its rapid rotation smears the details.

    Does this adapter work with QHY deep-sky cooled cameras?

    No, this adapter is specifically intended for the shorter back-focus and different mechanical interface of QHY's monochrome planetary camera series. Cooled deep-sky cameras typically use different threading and spacing standards, such as M54 or M42, and require different adapters.

    If I want to do methane band imaging of Saturn, is the QHYCCD CFW 1.25" Adapter the right part?

    Yes, this adapter is a key part of that imaging train. You would place a 1.25" Methane (CH4) filter into your QHYCFW3S filter wheel. This adapter then connects your QHY mono planetary camera to the wheel, allowing you to capture scientific data on Saturn's atmospheric composition.

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