{"product_id":"pegasus-astro-nyx-101-pro-harmonic-mount","title":"Pegasus Astro NYX-101 PRO - Harmonic Mount","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pegasus Astro NYX-101 PRO - Harmonic Mount strain wave drive on RA and DEC movement ensures a backlash-free operation with high torque at high payloads. This mount has a fully CNC machined aluminum alloy 6061 body that is black and blue anodized, and a selection of branded parts (stepper motors, strain wave gear) inside the mount that ensure the NYX-101 will perform flawlessly for many years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 too. The Mount can be used as a German Equatorial mount or as an Altazimuth which is more suitable for visual observations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh precision strain wave gears:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarmonic Gears on both axes ensure high payload and a smooth backlash-free operation.\u003cbr\u003eA hybrid combination of a stepper motor \u0026amp; belt system along with sophisticated electronics can drive the RA axis down to 0.10 arcseconds of resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupporting high imaging loads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCounterweights are not required for weights up to 20Kg. (counterweights can be installed for higher photographic loads)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight Design:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCNC-machined aluminum alloy AL6061 used for aircraft makes the mount an excellent choice for your setup. The Mount itself weights just 6.4Kg.\u003cbr\u003eFrom a small refractor to a fully loaded SCT 11-inch telescope, NYX-101 can easily handle the payload of your astronomy gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt-in Wireless \u0026amp; USB Control:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNYX-101 supports wireless and USB 2 connectivity out of the box - Both technologies can work simultaneously.\u003cbr\u003eCompatible with ASCOM Alpaca, LX200 protocol and Sky Safari for mobile interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Off Brake:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA safety power-off brake is installed on the RA Axis and provides an instant safe stop during a planned or unplanned power interruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdditional key features:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC 12 Volts Battery Operation. The NYX 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal Saddle Plate. The NYX mountincludes a low-profile and rigid universal saddle that accepts Vixen and Losmandy 3-inch dovetails.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated ST-4 Autoguiding Port. An ST-4 port is available, compatible with our dedicated NYX hand controller or an ST-4 guiding camera.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in Electronic Leveler. Mount has an electronic leveler (tilt and pitch) which allows you to easily level the mount on ALTAZ or elevate mount to your site latitude on EQ mode.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefraction Compensation. NYX-101 includes a barometric \/ pressure sensor allows moun to perform refraction corrections consulting site barometric pressure, altitude.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC Output. An extra DC (GX-12) output provides up to 8A to your equipment.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional Counterweight support. The mount does not require counterweights for up to 20Kg 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto Home Slew. The automatic home position feature is implemented with encoders on both axes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASCOM \u0026amp; 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLX200 Compatibility. LX200 protocol is fully compatible with the NYX-101 mount. Any device that support LX200 such as Sky-Safari works out of the box with the mount.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMobile 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety limits on RA axis. Safety limit encoders on RA Axis prevent internal cable snag or collision with the tripod.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirmware Upgrade. An easy firmware upgrade process allows you to stay up to date with bug fixes and the latest features of the mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: CNC machined 6061 aircraft grade aluminum alloy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount Mode: Equatorial or Altazimuth\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount Drive: Strain Wave (Harmonic) Gear and Belt resulting reduction 500:1 (RA) and 300:1 (DEC)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad Capacity: 20Kg without counterweights - 30Kg with counterweights\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6.5Kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety \/ Power Off Brake: On RA Axis\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDovetail: Vixen and Losmandy 3-inch\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRA Motor Resolution: 0.10”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Slew: 6 degs\/sec\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Voltage: 12V DC unregulated - approx. 0.6 amps during tracking, 2 amps during slewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuide Port: ST4\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounterweight Shaft: M12 Shaft (1.75mm pitch) \/ Recommended 25cm counterweight bar.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunication: Wireless 802.11g and USB2\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating Temperature: -20° to + 50°C\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturers Warranty: 3 years\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Europe (designed, assembled and tested)in Greece. Pegasus Astro carefully curate the entire manufacturing, testing and packing process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhats included:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNYX-101 Harmonic geared mount head (Tripod not included)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePower Supply 12V \/ 5A with GX12 jack\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSoft Case Carry Bag\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eUSB2 Type A to B Cable\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eAzimuth Dowel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pegasusastro.com\/products\/nyx-101-harmonic-gear-mount\/\" title=\"Pegasus Astro NYX101 Mount Software\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here to access the downloadable software:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pegasus Astro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59244625330511,"sku":"PEG-NYX101-PRO","price":3650.34,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/1924\/6275\/files\/Pegasus-Astro-NYX-101-Harmonic-Strain-Wave-Mount_1.webp?v=1792853620","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonastronomy.ie\/de-nl\/products\/pegasus-astro-nyx-101-pro-harmonic-mount","provider":"Horizon Astronomy • Telescope Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}