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Pegasus Astro Half Pier Assembly of NYX88 for Pegasus Carbon Tripod

Pegasus Astro Half Pier Assembly of NYX88 for Pegasus Carbon Tripod

by Pegasus Astro
SKU PEG-HP88-NYX-TRPD
$120.00 - $120.00
$120.00
$120.00 - $120.00
$120.00
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  • Adds 18 cm (7") of height to the NYX-88 Mount
  • Prevents telescope collisions with tripod legs
  • Designed specifically for the Pegasus Carbon Tripod
  • Includes 3 standoff rods for rigid assembly
  • System is expandable to 6 rods for maximum stability
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  • Half Pier Assembly of NYX88 for Pegasus Carbon Tripod

    The Pegasus Half Pier Assembly adds a critical 18 cm (7") of clearance between your NYX-88 mount and Pegasus Carbon Tripod, creating the necessary space to prevent your optical tube from colliding with the tripod legs during meridian flips or when tracking objects near the zenith. This assembly includes 3 standoff rods to ensure a rigid connection and can be expanded to 6 rods for even greater stability with heavier payloads.

    Achieve 18 cm of Critical Clearance for Your NYX-88 Mount

    For imagers using longer optical tubes on the NYX-88 mount, the risk of the telescope striking a tripod leg is a session-ending problem. This Half Pier Assembly provides a direct solution by elevating the mount head by 18 cm, giving you the freedom to image through the meridian without worrying about physical interference. This extra height is essential for automated imaging sequences and for observing targets at high altitudes.

    Engineered for Stability: Expandable 3-Rod System

    Rigidity is paramount in an imaging setup, and this half pier is built to maintain the stability of the Pegasus Carbon Tripod. The assembly connects the mount and tripod via 3 included standoff rods, creating a stiff, triangulated structure that resists flexure. For users with larger telescopes or those demanding maximum rigidity, the system is designed to support up to 6 standoff rods, doubling the points of contact and further minimizing vibrations.

  • Why do I need the Half Pier Assembly for my NYX-88 and Carbon Tripod?

    The Half Pier Assembly is essential for preventing your telescope's tube from colliding with the tripod legs. This is most likely to happen when your mount tracks an object across the meridian or points near the zenith. The pier adds 18 cm (7") of height, providing safe clearance for uninterrupted imaging.

    Is the Half Pier Assembly difficult to install on the Pegasus Carbon Tripod?

    No, the assembly is designed for a straightforward installation. It includes all the necessary adapters and hardware to connect your NYX-88 mount head to the Pegasus Carbon Tripod (PEG-TRPD88) without requiring any special tools.

    My imaging setup is heavy. Is the 3-rod system stable enough?

    The included 3 standoff rods create a very rigid connection suitable for most setups. However, if you have a particularly heavy or long optical tube and require maximum stability, the Half Pier Assembly is designed to be expandable and supports up to 6 standoff rods to further increase rigidity.

    Can I use this Half Pier Assembly with a tripod other than the Pegasus Carbon Tripod?

    This Half Pier Assembly is specifically designed and machined to fit the Pegasus NYX-88 mount and the Pegasus Carbon Tripod (PEG-TRPD88). Compatibility with other third-party tripods is not guaranteed and would likely require custom adapters.

    Will adding the Half Pier Assembly affect the portability of my NYX-88 setup?

    While it adds a component to your setup, the Half Pier Assembly is designed to be lightweight and complements the portable nature of the NYX-88 mount and carbon tripod. It adds 18 cm of height but maintains a small footprint, ensuring your rig remains easy to transport and set up in the field.

    Will I be able to image the Orion Nebula (M42) at its highest point with a 10" Newtonian on the NYX-88 using this pier?

    Yes, this is exactly the scenario the Half Pier Assembly is for. The 18 cm of clearance is designed to prevent a longer optical tube, like a 10" Newtonian, from hitting the tripod legs as it tracks M42 through the meridian, allowing for longer, uninterrupted imaging sequences of high-altitude targets.

  • Product Half Pier Extension for NYX-88 Mount
    Compatibility Pegasus NYX-88 Mount and Pegasus Carbon Tripod (PEG-TRPD88)
    Height Extension 18 cm (7")
    Standoff Rods 3 included, expandable to 6

    • NYX-88 Half Pier Adapters

      × 1 set

    • Standoff Rods

      × 3

  • Pegasus Astro 2-Year Warranty