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Pegasus Aluminum Standoffs (3 pcs) for NYX-101 and NYX-88
This Pegasus kit holds the 3 aluminum standoff rods of the 18 cm (7 in) half pier, with 6 M12 cheese-head and 6 M12 countersunk screws. Designed for the NYX-101 and NYX-88 harmonic drive mounts, the same kit also adds 3 more rods to an existing half pier; Pegasus says the extra standoffs increase pier stability, and the half pier accepts up to 6.
The Structural Core for the 18 cm Pegasus Half Pier
The three standoffs join the two adapter plates of the Pegasus half pier and make an 18 cm (7 in) extension. Pegasus calls the half pier essential for preventing your telescope from colliding with the tripod legs. Raising the mount head gives the tube and camera room to swing past the legs, which you notice most with a long tube or a big camera at the back.
Building a NYX-101 Pier: Required Adapters and Configurations
This kit contains only the 3 standoffs and M12 screws. To assemble a complete half pier for the NYX-101 mount, you also need two adapters. Pegasus lists these parts:
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EQ6 / Universal Adapter (PEG-ADAPT101-EQ6): sold separately.
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Carbon Tripod Adapter: comes with the Pegasus Carbon Fiber Tripod (PEG-TRPD101).
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No carbon tripod? Pegasus says the EQ6 / Universal adapter can be doubled to build the half pier, for example on an EQ6-compatible tripod.
Pegasus notes that the standoff package includes 6 x M12 cheese-head and 6 x M12 countersunk screws. Follow the half pier drawings in the NYX-101 manual for which screw goes where. You can also skip the extension and set the NYX-101 straight on a tripod or pier with only the Universal / EQ6 adapter, which Pegasus suggests for small refractor setups.
Doubling Up: Adding a Second Set for 6-Rod Stability
The Pegasus half pier accepts up to 6 standoffs, and Pegasus offers three additional standoffs to increase pier stability. This kit provides the 3 additional standoffs needed to upgrade an existing half pier, such as the NYX-88 half pier assemblies (PEG-HP88-NYX-TRPD for the Pegasus carbon tripod, PEG-HP88-EQ6-TRPD for the steel EQ6 tripod), which come with 3 rods.
Assembly Note: Installing the M12 Margarita Knob
The short M12 margarita knob that comes with the mount goes inside the standoffs before you finish assembling the half pier, so put it in first. No extra force is needed; just tighten it. Its job is to secure the mount on the pier as well; the two azimuth locking knobs and azimuth bolts already hold the mount in place.
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What do I need to build a complete 18 cm half pier for my Pegasus NYX-101 mount?
You will need this kit (3 standoffs and screws) plus two adapter plates. That is one Pegasus EQ6 / Universal Adapter (PEG-ADAPT101-EQ6) and the Carbon Tripod Adapter that comes with the Pegasus Carbon Tripod (PEG-TRPD101). If you don't have the carbon tripod, you can use two EQ6 / Universal adapters instead.
Can I use these Pegasus Standoffs to make my existing pier more stable?
Yes. The Pegasus half pier is designed to hold up to 6 standoffs. If your current pier has only 3, purchasing this kit allows you to double the number of rods to 6. Pegasus offers the extra standoffs to increase pier stability.
Which screws come with the standoffs?
Six M12 cheese-head screws and six M12 countersunk screws. The NYX-101 manual shows the half pier assembly.
What is the purpose of the M12 margarita knob with the NYX-101 half pier?
The short M12 margarita knob that comes with the mount additionally secures the mount on the pier; the azimuth locking knobs and azimuth bolts already hold it in place. Place it inside the standoffs before you fully assemble the half pier.
I have a long refractor on my NYX-88 mount and tripod. Will these standoffs help prevent it from hitting the tripod legs?
Yes, that is their primary purpose. When assembled with the correct adapter plates to form the 18 cm half pier, these standoffs raise the mount head. This added height provides the clearance needed for a longer telescope tube to swing freely without colliding with the tripod legs.
Can I mount the NYX-101 without the half pier?
Yes. Pegasus notes you can skip the pier extender and place the NYX-101 directly on a tripod or pier with only the Universal / EQ6 adapter (PEG-ADAPT101-EQ6). It suggests this for a small refractor setup that does not need the extra height.
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| Type |
Aluminum standoff rods for the Pegasus half pier |
| Quantity |
3 standoffs |
| Screws |
6 x M12 cheese-head and 6 x M12 countersunk |
| Use |
Build the 18 cm (7 in) half pier, or add 3 more standoffs to a half pier for extra stability (up to 6) |
| Compatible With |
Pegasus NYX-101 and NYX-88 half pier |
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M12 cheese-head screw
× 6
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M12 countersunk screw
× 6
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