Player One Astronomy Phoenix Wheel 7x36MM

Product Overview

The Player One Phoenix Wheel 7x36mm is a motorized, seven-position filter wheel built for cooled monochrome deep-sky imaging with 36mm unmounted filters. It changes filters under software control, so you can run automated LRGB and narrowband sequences without disturbing the imaging train. A hybrid stepping motor paired with Player One's Hall Sensing Technology returns each filter to the same position every time, and the whole assembly is powered and controlled over a single USB Type-C cable.

Who It's For

This wheel suits astrophotographers running a dedicated monochrome camera with a set of 36mm unmounted filters who want unattended, repeatable filter changes through the night. It is designed for camera-based imaging rather than visual observing.

Key Features & Design

• Seven 36mm positions: Holds seven 36mm unmounted filters — room for a full LRGB set plus narrowband in one loadout.
• Hall-sensing positioning: Magnetic Hall sensors index each slot precisely, so filters return to the same spot for consistent flats and focus.
• Hybrid stepping motor: Drives smooth, quiet rotation between filters.
• Single-cable USB Type-C: One Type-C cable handles both control and power, so there is no separate power supply to route.
• Aluminum 6061-T6 body: A rigid, lightweight CNC-machined shell keeps the wheel flat and stable in the optical train.

Optical & Mechanical Design

• Filter capacity: 7 × 36mm unmounted filters.
• Physical thickness: 21 mm — this fixed value is what you budget into your backfocus and spacing calculation.
• Connection: M48 × 0.75 threads on both the camera side and the telescope side.
• Control & power: USB Type-C data port.
• Weight: 543 g.

Recommended Uses

• Automated LRGB deep-sky imaging with a monochrome camera
• Narrowband imaging (Ha, OIII, SII) sequences
• Unattended, multi-filter runs under sequencing software

Compatibility & Accessory Notes

The M48 × 0.75 threads on both sides let the wheel sit inline between a compatible Player One camera and your adapters. Player One lists compatibility with the Poseidon, Zeus, Artemis, and Ares series, plus the Uranus PRO and Apollo PRO cameras. This wheel takes 36mm unmounted filters, so confirm your filters are that format before ordering.

Good to Know Before You Order

• Filters are not included: The wheel ships empty, so plan for your own 36mm unmounted filter set.
• 36mm unmounted only: This model is cut for 36mm unmounted filters; mounted or other-size filters will not seat in it.
• Budget 21 mm of spacing: The wheel adds a fixed 21 mm to the optical path, which you account for when hitting your camera's backfocus.

FAQ

How many filters does it hold? Seven 36mm unmounted filters.

Is it difficult to set up? No. It threads inline via M48 × 0.75 on both sides and connects to your computer with a single USB Type-C cable that carries both data and power; your sequencing software handles the filter changes.

Does it need a separate power supply? No. It runs off the USB Type-C connection.

Can I use it for visual observing? No — it is designed for camera-based imaging, not eyepiece use.

Bottom Line

The Phoenix Wheel 7x36mm gives a monochrome imaging rig seven repeatable 36mm filter positions in a compact 21 mm-thick, single-cable package — a clean way to automate LRGB and narrowband nights.