{"product_id":"player-one-phoenix-wheel-72-inch_p_64-html","title":"Player One Phoenix Wheel 7x2 inch","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Player One Phoenix Wheel 7x2\" is a motorized, seven-position filter wheel built for cooled monochrome deep-sky imaging. It swaps your 2\" filters under software control, so you can run automated LRGB and narrowband sequences without touching 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wheel is made for astrophotographers running a dedicated monochrome camera with a set of 2\" filters who want unattended, repeatable filter changes through the night. It is designed for camera-based imaging rather than visual observing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeven 2\" positions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds seven 2\" mounted filters (or 50mm unmounted filters) — enough for a full LRGB set plus narrowband in one loadout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHall-sensing positioning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnetic Hall sensors index each slot precisely, so filters return to the same spot for consistent flats and focus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid stepping motor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drives smooth, quiet rotation between filters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-cable USB Type-C:\u003c\/strong\u003e One Type-C cable handles both control and power, so there is no separate power supply to route.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum 6061-T6 body:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rigid, lightweight CNC-machined shell keeps the wheel flat and stable in the optical train.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical \u0026amp; Mechanical Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 × 2\" mounted or 50mm unmounted filters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 mm — this fixed value is what you budget into your backfocus and spacing calculation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnection:\u003c\/strong\u003e M54 × 0.75 threads on both the camera side and the telescope side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl \u0026amp; power:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB Type-C data port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 665 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomated LRGB deep-sky imaging with a monochrome camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrowband imaging (Ha, OIII, SII) sequences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnattended, multi-filter runs under sequencing software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe M54 × 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. Because it accepts 2\" mounted or 50mm unmounted filters, confirm your filters match one of those formats before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilters are not included:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wheel ships empty, so plan for your own 2\" or 50mm filter set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter thickness varies:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\" mounted filters differ in cell thickness, so check yours against Player One's published filter-size reference to be sure they seat in the filter pockets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBudget 21 mm of spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wheel adds a fixed 21 mm to the optical path, which you account for when hitting your camera's backfocus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many filters does it hold?\u003c\/strong\u003e Seven — either 2\" mounted filters or 50mm unmounted filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it difficult to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It threads inline via M54 × 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need a separate power supply?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It runs off the USB Type-C connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for visual observing?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it is designed for camera-based imaging, not eyepiece use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Phoenix Wheel 7x2\" gives a monochrome imaging rig seven repeatable 2\" filter positions in a compact 21 mm-thick, single-cable package — a clean way to automate LRGB and narrowband nights.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Player One Astronomy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013885489263,"sku":"PW7X2","price":558.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/POA_7x2__60878.png?v=1766565500","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/player-one-phoenix-wheel-72-inch_p_64-html","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}