Pegasus Astro NYX-88 Strain Wave Gear Portable EQ / ALT-AZ Mount

Additional Key Features

DC 12 Volts Battery Operation

The NYX-88 mount requires only 12V for smooth operation, allowing you to use a standard 12V battery without additional converters. The mount consumes less than 0.6 amps during tracking and up to 2 amps during slewing.

Universal Saddle Plate

The NYX-88 mount 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, compatible with our dedicated NYX hand controller or an ST-4 guiding camera.

DC Output

An extra DC (GX-12) output on the side of the mount provides up to 8A to your equipment.

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. 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.

ASCOM Alpaca Native Support

ASCOM Alpaca outshines classic ASCOM drivers with its platform independence, modern web standards, streamlined installation, remote control capabilities, extensibility, and open-source options. This ensures superior compatibility and user-friendly performance, making it the preferred choice for advanced astronomy applications.

The NYX-88 comes equipped with an integrated web server that seamlessly communicates with Alpaca clients natively. This integration enhances the user experience by providing easy and driverless access to mount control through ASCOM Alpaca.

Modern imaging software like N.I.N.A. automatically identifies native Alpaca devices and lists them for immediate use.

NYX-88 Specifications

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