Pegasus Astro NYX-101 Harmonic Gear Mount
NYX-101 Harmonic Gear Mount with Harmonic Gear Drive on both axis
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 20 kg 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.
| High precision strain wave gears | | Supporting high imaging loads |
Harmonic 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 arcsecs of resolution
Reduction on RA axis is 500:1 and 300:1 on DEC axis. | | Counterweights are not required for weights up to 20Kg.
(counterweights can be installed for higher photographic loads – compatible with M12 shaft) |
| Lightweight Design | | Equatorial or Altazimuth Mode |
Lightweight Design, based on the weight payload the mount can lift
CNC machined aluminium alloy AL6061 used for aircraft makes the mount an excellent choice for your setup.
Mount weights 6.4 Kg
From a small refractor to a fully loaded SCT 11-inch telescope, NYX-101 can easily handle the payload | | 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 mobile application |
| Built-in Wireless and USB Control | | Power Off Brake |
NYX-101 support Wi-Fi out of the box including USB2 connectivity.
Both technologies can work simultaneously.
Mount is compatible with LX200 protocol and Sky Safari for mobile interaction | | A safety power-off brake is Installed on the RA Axis and provides an instant safe stop during a planned or unplanned power interruption. |
| DC 12 Volts Battery Operation | | Secure power and USB | | Refraction Corrections |
| 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. | | 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 2nd GX12 allows you to provide power to your imaging equipment. | | 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 | | Integrated ST-4 Autoguiding Port | | Polemaster Adapter |
| NYX-101 includes a low profile and rigid universal Saddle that accepts Vixen and Losmandy 3-ich dovetails. | | An ST-4 port is available at the back of the mount. Suitable for a simple hand controller or for your ST-4 guiding camera. | | 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 | | Reverse Voltage Polarity Protection |
| 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. | | NYX-101 has been designed with reverse voltage polarity protection. A saver if you accidentally reverse battery polarity during the night. |
| Optional Counterweight support | | ASCOM, INDI, Sky Safari 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 M12 threaded shaft hole at the end of the DEC axis. | | The mount fully supports ASCOM 6 and INDI framework. Sky Safari is also supported allowing you to control the mount through your mobile device. |
| LX200 Compatibility | | Mobile Control |
| LX200 protocol is fully compatible with NYX-101 | | A mobile application for IOS and Android platforms allows you to control both axis of the mount, slew to installed catalogues of thousands of night sky targets and do a rough polar alignment through an electronic polar assistant. |
| Safety limits on RA axis | | Firmware Upgrade |
| Safety limit encoders on RA Axis prevent internal cable snag or collision with the tripod. | | An easy firmware upgrade process allows you to stay up to date with bug fixes and the latest features of the mount. |
In the box:
- NYX-101 Harmonic Geared Mount
- Power Supply 12V / 5A with GX12 jack
- Soft Case Carry Bag
- USB2 Type A to B Cable
- Azimuth Dowel
Optional Cables
Cigarette Lighter Adapter to GX12 (1.8m)
CIGLIGHT-ADAPTERGX12
Use this cable to provide power to NYX-101 by using a battery pack
Adapter 2.5mm x 5.5mm female to GX12 female (30cm/1 ft)
PEG-ADAPT-25GX12
If you own a PEG-PSU-25 you can convert the 2.5mm socket to GX12 and provide power to NYX-101
Power cable 2.1mm Male to GX12 female
PEG-CABL-GX12
If you own a PegasusAstro Powerbox use this cable to provide power to NYX-101 mount
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