Brand: Pegasus Astro

Pegasus Astro NYX-88 Strain Wave Gear Mount (PEG-NYX88)

PEG-NYX88

Brand: Pegasus Astro

Pegasus Astro NYX-88 Strain Wave Gear Mount (PEG-NYX88)

PEG-NYX88

Boasting an impressive payload capacity of up to 14kg (mount weights 5Kg) without the need for counterweights, the NYX-88 is engineered for precision and performance in astrophotography and observational astronomy.

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Product Description

The NYX-88, designed with travelers in mind, offers an impressive payload capacity of up to 14 kg (mount weighs 5 kg) without the need for counterweights. Engineered for precision and performance in astrophotography and observational astronomy, this mount ensures seamless and reliable operation.

Featuring strain wave drives on both the RA and DEC movements, the NYX-88 guarantees a backlash-free experience with high torque even at maximum payloads. Its fully CNC machined aluminum alloy 6061 body, anodized in black and blue, combines durability with aesthetics. Inside, you’ll find top-quality branded components, including stepper motors and strain wave gears, ensuring the mount’s long-term flawless performance.

The mount also includes an electronic brake on the RA axis to prevent backsliding when the power is off, as well as safety limit stops during slewing or tracking. Whether you’re exploring the night sky from your backyard or a remote location, the NYX-88 is the perfect companion for travelers seeking precision and reliability in their astronomical pursuits.

Mount Details

  • Lightweight & Powerful
    • Lightweight Design with Impressive payload capacity
    • Aircraft-Grade Build, CNC-machined aluminum alloy AL6061
    • Compact: Mount weighs just 5 kg
  • High-Precision Strain Wave Gears
    • Harmonic Gears on Both Axis ensure high payload capacity and a smooth backlash-free operation
    • Combining a stepper motor and belt drive with sophisticated electronics, the RA axis achieves a remarkable 0.15 arcseconds of resolution, offering very low periodic error for ultra-smooth and stable tracking down to subarcsecond accuracy
  • Supports High Imaging Loads for its Class
    • Counterweights are not required for payloads up to 14 Kg (31 lbs)
    • With a weight of 5 kg, the mount supports a payload of up to 14 kg, demonstrating a high load-to-weight ratio
    • However, they can be installed for higher payloads by using a counterweight rod
  • Equatorial or Altazimuth Mode
    • Versatile Mount: Use as German Equatorial or Altazimuth
    • Switch Modes Easily: Via PC, Hand-Controller, or Mobile App
  • Power Off Brake
    • RA Axis power-off brake ensures an instant safe stop during any power interruption
  • Built-in Wireless & USB Operation
    • Seamless Connectivity: Wireless and USB2 supported simultaneously
    • Wide Compatibility: Works with ASCOM Alpaca, ASCOM, INDI, and LX200 protocols

Other Mount Features

  • Universal Saddle Plate: Compatible with 3-inch Losmandy and Vixen Dovetails
  • 12V Power: Secure Power Input (12V/3Amps), and secondary GX12 provides power to your equipment
  • Connectivity: Wireless and USB2 connectivity
  • Polemaster Adapter: An optional adapter compatible with QHY Polemaster allows you to perform a precise polar alignment
  • Altitude Knob: Enhanced rigid pitch angle adjustment (0-90°) with minimal backlash, optimized for both Equatorial and ALT-AZ mode operation
  • Connectors: Hand Controller or ST4 Guiding Camera, USB2 Connector, Secure GX12 Power In (12V), Secure GX12 Power Out (12V)
  • Wi-Fi Antenna: Low profile antenna enables extended Wi-Fi communication range
  • Reverse Voltage Polarity Safety: NYX mount has been designed with reverse voltage polarity protection. A saver if you accidentally reverse voltage or battery polarity during the night
  • Optional Counterweight Support: The mount does not require counterweights for up to 14Kg of payloads. However, if you need to install counterweights for heavier payloads, there is a compatible M12 threaded shaft hole at the end of the DEC axis
  • Auto Home Slew: The automatic home position feature is implemented with encoders on both axes
  • ASCOM & INDI: The mount fully supports ASCOM 7, ASCOM Alpaca and INDI framework. Sky-Safari is also supported allowing you to control the mount through your mobile device
  • LX200 Compatibility: LX200 protocol is fully compatible with the NYX-88 mount, meaning any device that support LX200 such as Sky-Safari works out of the box with the mount
  • Mobile Control: A mobile application for IOS and Android platforms allows you to control both axes of the mount, slew to installed catalogs of thousands of night sky targets and do a rough polar alignment through an electronic polar assistant
  • Safety Limits on RA Axis: Safety limit encoders on RA Axis prevent internal cable snag or collision with the tripod
  • Firmware Upgrade: An easy firmware upgrade process allows you to stay up to date with bug fixes and the latest features of the mount

What's in the Box

  • 1 x NYX-88 Harmonic Geared Mount
  • 1 x Power Supply 12V / 5A with GX12 jack
  • 1 x Soft Case Carry Bag
  • 1 x USB2 Type A to B Cable
  • 1 x Azimuth Dowel

Specifications

Model NYX-88 NYX-101
Material CNC machined 6061 aircraft aluminum alloy CNC machined 6061 aircraft aluminum alloy
Mount Mode Equatorial or Altazimuth Equatorial or Altazimuth
Mount Drive Strain Wave (Harmonic) Gear and Belt resulting reduction 400:1 (RA) and 300:1 (DEC) Strain Wave (Harmonic) Gear and Belt resulting reduction 500:1 (RA) and 300:1 (DEC)
Load Capacity 14 Kg without counterweights
20 Kg with counterweights
20 Kg without counterweights
30 Kg with counterweights
Weight 5.0 Kg 6.5 Kg
Safety / Power Off Brake On RA Axis On RA Axis
Dovetail Vixen and Losmandy 3-inch Vixen and Losmandy 3-inch
RA Motor Resolution 0.15° 0.10°
Max Slew 5 degs/sec 6 degs/sec
Power Voltage 12V DC Unregulated
- 0.7 Amps during tracking
- 2 Amps during slewing
12V DC Unregulated
- 0.7 Amps during tracking
- 2 Amps during slewing
Guide Port ST4 ST4
Counterweight Shaft M12 Shaft (1.75mm pitch) M12 Shaft (1.75mm pitch)
Communication Wireless 802.11g and USB2 Wireless 802.11g and USB2
Operating Temperature -20° to + 50°C -20° to + 50°C
Warranty 3 years 3 years
Made in (designed, assembled and tested) Greece. We carefully curate the entire manufacturing, testing and packing process. Greece. We carefully curate the entire manufacturing, testing and packing process.

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