Pegasus Astro NYX-101 Strain Wave Gear Portable EQ / ALT-AZ Mount (Version 2)
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Meet NYX-101, our high payload Strain Wave Geared Mount
- Universal Saddle Plate, compatible with 3-inch and Vixen Dovetails
- Secure Power Input 12V / 3Amps. A secondary GX12 provides power to your equipment
- Polemaster Adapter is included and is compatible with QHY Polemaster allowing you to perform a precise polar alignment
- Wireless and USB2 Connectivity
- Pitch Angle Adjustment (0-90°) for Equatorial or ALT-AZ mode operation
- Azimuth Adjustment Knobs
- Counterweight Shaft (Optional)
- Center Mounting bolt to tripod = M12
Nyx, the ancient Greek goddess of the night, enlightened us to design and produce a high-performing, high payload mount that can easily carry imaging equipment up to 20Kg without needing a counterweight or shaft.
Strain wave drive on RA and DEC movement ensures a backlash-free operation with high torque at high payloads. A fully CNC machined aluminum alloy 6061 body, black and blue anodized, and a selection of branded parts (stepper motors, strain wave gear) inside the mount, ensure that Nyx-101 will perform flawlessly for many years. Mount includes an electronic brake on the RA axis to prevent backsliding when power is off as well as safety limit stops during slew or tracking.
Features
High precision strain wave gears
Strain Wave Gears on Both Axis ensure high payload and a smooth, backlash-free operation. A hybrid stepper motor, belt system along with sophisticated electronics can drive RA axis down to 0.10 acsecs of resolution. Reduction on RA axis is 500:1 and 300:1 on DEC axis.
Supporting high imaging loads
Counterweights are not required for weights up to 20Kg. (counterweights can be installed for higher photographic loads – compatibility with M12 shaft)
Lightweight design
Lightweight Design, compared to the payload of weight the mount can lift. CNC machined aluminum alloy AL6061 used for aircraft makes the mount an excellent choice for your setup. Mount weighs 6.4 Kg. From a small refractor to a fully loaded SCT 11-inch telescope, NYX-101 can easily handle the payload
Equatorial or Altazimuth Mode
Mount can be used as a German Equatorial mount or as an ALT/AZ, more suitable for visual observations. The mode can be switched from our PC or mobile application
Built-in Wireless and USB Control
NYX-101 supports wireless and USB connectivity out of the box. Both technologies can work simultaneously. Mount is compatible with LX200 protocol and SkySafari for mobile interaction
Power Off Brake
A safety power-off brake is installed on the RA Axis and provides an instant safe stop during a planned or unplanned power interruption.
Additional Key Features
DC 12 Volts Battery Operation
NYX-101 requires 12V only for its smooth operation. This means that you can use your normal 12V battery without any additional converters. Mount consumes less than 0.6Amp during tracking and up to 2.5 Amps during slewing.
Secure power and USB
The power cable is a GX12 type with can securely lock onto the mount. USB type B special socket ensures a secure grip. Both of these sockets are placed on the non-movable part of the mount. No cables moving during slews and tracking. A second GX12 allows you to provide power to your imaging equipment.
Refraction Corrections
NYX-101 integrates a barometric sensor required to calculate atmospheric, refraction corrections during mount tracking. For smaller focal lengths this is might be overkill but if you have an SCT you will notice a welcome change in your guiding performance.
Universal Saddle Plate
NYX-101 includes a low profile and rigid universal Saddle that accepts Vixen and Losmandy 3-inch dovetails.
Integrated ST-4 Autoguiding Port
An ST-4 port is available at the back of the mount. Port is compatible with a simple hand controller or with an ST-4 guiding camera.
Polemaster Adapter
In the front of the mount, there is a place for the QHY Polemaster (adapter included), which allows you to perform a precise polar alignment, required for your imaging sessions.
Electronic assistant for initial polar alignment
A set of sensors allows you to orient the mount at the correct altitude and azimuth in order to have an initial, rough, polar alignment (for lower focal lengths such as camera lenses or visual observations). Our mobile application guides you through that process.
Reverse Voltage Polarity Protection
NYX-101 has been designed with reverse voltage polarity protection. A saver if you accidentally reverse battery polarity during the night.
Optional Counterweight support
Mount does not require counterweights for payload up to 20Kg. However, if you would like to install counterweights for higher payloads there is a compatible M12x1.25 threaded shaft hole at the end of the DEC axis (Note that this is NOT compatible with ZWO's AM5 counterweight bar which has an M12x1.75 thread).
ASCOM, INDI, SkySafari Support
The mount fully supports ASCOM 6 and INDI framework. SkySafari is also supported allowing you to control the mount through your mobile device.
LX200 Compatibility
LX200 protocol is fully compatible with NYX-101. SkySafari works out of the box with the mount.
Mobile Control
A mobile application for IOS and Android platforms allows you to control both axis 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.
Specifications:
- Material: CNC machined 6061 aircraft aluminum alloy
- Mount Mode: Equatorial or Altazimuth
- Mount Drive Strain Wave Gear and Belt resulting reduction 500:1 (RA) and 300:1 (DEC)
- Load Capacity: 20 Kg without counterweights, 30 Kg with counterweights
- Weight: 6.5 Kg
- Safety / Power Off Brake: On RA Axis
- Dovetail: Vixen and Losmandy 3-inch
- RA Motor Resolution: 0.10”
- Max Slew: 6 degs/sec
- Power Voltage: 12V DC unregulated, 0.7A during tracking, 2Amps during slewing
- Guide Port: ST4
- Counterweight Shaft Thread: M12x1.25
- Communication: Wireless 802.11g and USB2
- Operating Temperature: -20° to + 50°C
- Warranty: 3 years
- Made in (designed, assembled and tested): Greece. We carefully curate the entire manufacturing, testing and packing process
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- NYX-101 Strain Wave Geared Mount
- Soft Case Carry Bag
- Power Supply 12V / 5A with GX12 jack
- USB2 Type B Cable (Angled 90°)
- Azimuth Dowel for base plate adapters (sold separately).
Meet NYX-101, our high payload Strain Wave Geared Mount
- Universal Saddle Plate, compatible with 3-inch and Vixen Dovetails
- Secure Power Input 12V / 3Amps. A secondary GX12 provides power to your equipment
- Polemaster Adapter is included and is compatible with QHY Polemaster allowing you to perform a precise polar alignment
- Wireless and USB2 Connectivity
- Pitch Angle Adjustment (0-90°) for Equatorial or ALT-AZ mode operation
- Azimuth Adjustment Knobs
- Counterweight Shaft (Optional)
- Center Mounting bolt to tripod = M12
Nyx, the ancient Greek goddess of the night, enlightened us to design and produce a high-performing, high payload mount that can easily carry imaging equipment up to 20Kg without needing a counterweight or shaft.
Strain wave drive on RA and DEC movement ensures a backlash-free operation with high torque at high payloads. A fully CNC machined aluminum alloy 6061 body, black and blue anodized, and a selection of branded parts (stepper motors, strain wave gear) inside the mount, ensure that Nyx-101 will perform flawlessly for many years. Mount includes an electronic brake on the RA axis to prevent backsliding when power is off as well as safety limit stops during slew or tracking.
Features
High precision strain wave gears
Strain Wave Gears on Both Axis ensure high payload and a smooth, backlash-free operation. A hybrid stepper motor, belt system along with sophisticated electronics can drive RA axis down to 0.10 acsecs of resolution. Reduction on RA axis is 500:1 and 300:1 on DEC axis.
Supporting high imaging loads
Counterweights are not required for weights up to 20Kg. (counterweights can be installed for higher photographic loads – compatibility with M12 shaft)
Lightweight design
Lightweight Design, compared to the payload of weight the mount can lift. CNC machined aluminum alloy AL6061 used for aircraft makes the mount an excellent choice for your setup. Mount weighs 6.4 Kg. From a small refractor to a fully loaded SCT 11-inch telescope, NYX-101 can easily handle the payload
Equatorial or Altazimuth Mode
Mount can be used as a German Equatorial mount or as an ALT/AZ, more suitable for visual observations. The mode can be switched from our PC or mobile application
Built-in Wireless and USB Control
NYX-101 supports wireless and USB connectivity out of the box. Both technologies can work simultaneously. Mount is compatible with LX200 protocol and SkySafari for mobile interaction
Power Off Brake
A safety power-off brake is installed on the RA Axis and provides an instant safe stop during a planned or unplanned power interruption.
Additional Key Features
DC 12 Volts Battery Operation
NYX-101 requires 12V only for its smooth operation. This means that you can use your normal 12V battery without any additional converters. Mount consumes less than 0.6Amp during tracking and up to 2.5 Amps during slewing.
Secure power and USB
The power cable is a GX12 type with can securely lock onto the mount. USB type B special socket ensures a secure grip. Both of these sockets are placed on the non-movable part of the mount. No cables moving during slews and tracking. A second GX12 allows you to provide power to your imaging equipment.
Refraction Corrections
NYX-101 integrates a barometric sensor required to calculate atmospheric, refraction corrections during mount tracking. For smaller focal lengths this is might be overkill but if you have an SCT you will notice a welcome change in your guiding performance.
Universal Saddle Plate
NYX-101 includes a low profile and rigid universal Saddle that accepts Vixen and Losmandy 3-inch dovetails.
Integrated ST-4 Autoguiding Port
An ST-4 port is available at the back of the mount. Port is compatible with a simple hand controller or with an ST-4 guiding camera.
Polemaster Adapter
In the front of the mount, there is a place for the QHY Polemaster (adapter included), which allows you to perform a precise polar alignment, required for your imaging sessions.
Electronic assistant for initial polar alignment
A set of sensors allows you to orient the mount at the correct altitude and azimuth in order to have an initial, rough, polar alignment (for lower focal lengths such as camera lenses or visual observations). Our mobile application guides you through that process.
Reverse Voltage Polarity Protection
NYX-101 has been designed with reverse voltage polarity protection. A saver if you accidentally reverse battery polarity during the night.
Optional Counterweight support
Mount does not require counterweights for payload up to 20Kg. However, if you would like to install counterweights for higher payloads there is a compatible M12x1.25 threaded shaft hole at the end of the DEC axis (Note that this is NOT compatible with ZWO's AM5 counterweight bar which has an M12x1.75 thread).
ASCOM, INDI, SkySafari Support
The mount fully supports ASCOM 6 and INDI framework. SkySafari is also supported allowing you to control the mount through your mobile device.
LX200 Compatibility
LX200 protocol is fully compatible with NYX-101. SkySafari works out of the box with the mount.
Mobile Control
A mobile application for IOS and Android platforms allows you to control both axis 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.
Specifications:
- Material: CNC machined 6061 aircraft aluminum alloy
- Mount Mode: Equatorial or Altazimuth
- Mount Drive Strain Wave Gear and Belt resulting reduction 500:1 (RA) and 300:1 (DEC)
- Load Capacity: 20 Kg without counterweights, 30 Kg with counterweights
- Weight: 6.5 Kg
- Safety / Power Off Brake: On RA Axis
- Dovetail: Vixen and Losmandy 3-inch
- RA Motor Resolution: 0.10”
- Max Slew: 6 degs/sec
- Power Voltage: 12V DC unregulated, 0.7A during tracking, 2Amps during slewing
- Guide Port: ST4
- Counterweight Shaft Thread: M12x1.25
- Communication: Wireless 802.11g and USB2
- Operating Temperature: -20° to + 50°C
- Warranty: 3 years
- Made in (designed, assembled and tested): Greece. We carefully curate the entire manufacturing, testing and packing process
| Product Banner Type | new |
|---|---|
| Free Shipping Graphic | Free Contiguous US Shipping |
| Hide Found a better Shipped Price on Frontend? | No |
- NYX-101 Strain Wave Geared Mount
- Soft Case Carry Bag
- Power Supply 12V / 5A with GX12 jack
- USB2 Type B Cable (Angled 90°)
- Azimuth Dowel for base plate adapters (sold separately).
Pegasus Astro NYX-101 Strain Wave Gear Portable EQ / ALT-AZ Mount (Version 2)