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Pegasus Power Cable for Sky-Watcher EQ8
The Pegasus Power Cable for the Sky-Watcher EQ8 is a 1.8 m (6 ft) cable that powers a first-generation EQ8 from your Pegasus Powerbox. Its GX16 plug fits the original EQ8 only.
The 1.8m Power Cable for the First-Generation EQ8
This 1.8-meter cable is the dedicated solution for powering a first-generation Sky-Watcher EQ8 mount directly from a Pegasus Astro Powerbox. The mount then draws from the same powerbox as the rest of your gear, so one supply and one cable run feed the whole rig.
GX16 for EQ8 vs. GX12 for EQ8-R/RH
Compatibility for the Sky-Watcher EQ8 series depends entirely on the physical power connector. This cable features a GX16 connector, which fits only the original, first-generation Sky-Watcher EQ8 mount. Newer models use a different power socket and are not compatible.
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This Cable (GX16 Connector): For the original Sky-Watcher EQ8 (1st Gen).
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Alternative cable (GX12 connector), PEG-CABL-GX12: for the Sky-Watcher EQ8-R, EQ8-RH, AZ-EQ5, AZ-EQ6 Pro, EQ6-R and EQ6-R Pro, and the Pegasus NYX-101 and NYX-88.
Before purchasing, verify which version of the EQ8 mount you own to ensure a correct fit and prevent connection issues.
Simplify Your On-Telescope Cable Management
Feeding the mount from your powerbox puts all your power leads in one place. Plan the run before the first slew: the cable is 1.8 m (6 ft), so route it with enough slack for the mount's full movement and tie it down so it cannot snag on the pier or tripod.
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Will this Pegasus power cable work with my new Sky-Watcher EQ8-R mount?
No. This cable is designed with a GX16 connector specifically for the first-generation Sky-Watcher EQ8. The EQ8-R and EQ8-RH mounts require the Pegasus GX12 power cable (PEG-CABL-GX12).
I have a Pegasus Ultimate Powerbox on my telescope. Is this the right cable to power my original EQ8 mount?
Yes, provided the mount is a first-generation EQ8. Pegasus lists this cable as compatible with its Powerbox series.
How long is the EQ8 power cable?
It is 1.8 m (6 ft). Whether that leaves enough slack for a meridian flip depends on where your powerbox sits, so do a slow test slew through the flip in daylight and dress the cable before your first night.
What is the main difference between this Pegasus EQ8 cable and other mount power cables?
The primary difference is the mount-side connector. This cable uses a specific GX16 connector required by the original Sky-Watcher EQ8. Other mounts, like the EQ6-R Pro or the newer EQ8-R, use a smaller GX12 connector and require a different Pegasus cable (PEG-CABL-GX12).
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| Type |
Mount power cable |
| Mount Connector |
GX16 |
| Compatible Mount |
Sky-Watcher EQ8 (first generation) only |
| Incompatible Mounts |
EQ8-R and EQ8-RH (use the GX12 cable PEG-CABL-GX12) |
| Power Source |
Pegasus Powerbox series |
| Length |
1.8 m / 6 ft |
| Former SKU |
PEG-CABL-EQ8 |
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Power cable for Sky-Watcher EQ8
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