{"title":"Pegasus Astro Mount Accessories","description":"\u003cp\u003ePegasus Astro mount accessories support the NYX harmonic mounts and other common setups. For the NYX-101 and NYX-88 there are a hand controller, an altitude lever, an azimuth dowel, standoff rods, a PoleMaster adapter and a retrofit kit for heavier tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther items include a 335mm dovetail with 25mm risers, an EQDIR USB stick for running Sky-Watcher mounts through EQMOD, and a GPS cord that passes GPS and sensor data to 10Micron mounts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pegasus-eqdir-usb-stick-for-eqmod","title":"Pegasus EQDIR USB Stick for EQMOD","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur new compact EQDir USB Stick Adapter for EQMOD allows direct connection of Skywatcher HEQ5 Syntrek\/PRO, NEQ6 Syntrek\/PRO, AZ EQ6-GT and EQ8 mounts to your PC or laptop. With this adapter you can remote control your Skywatcher mount directly via PC. No handbox controller is needed and the device is perfect for remote observatories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMount Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the appropriate model (DB9 or RJ45) for your mount model. You can use the same device in both of your mounts. Just attach the adapter RJ45 to DB9 and you are ready to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRJ45 Cable type\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkywatcher HEQ5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkywatcher AZ-HEQ5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkywatcher AZ-EQ6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkywatcher EQ6-R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkywatcher EQ8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkywatcher EQ6-R Pro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDB9 Cable type\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkywatcher EQ6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkywatcher NEQ6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEQDIR heart is based on FTDI USB to Serial Chip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe device uses an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal\u003c\/strong\u003e FTDI chip. This chip is fully compatible and functional with Windows XP, 7 , 8, 10, OSX, Linux. There is no need to install external drivers as Windows Update will install the latest FTDI driver. Just plug it in your PC and play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv data-custom-tab\u003e\n\u003cp data-custom-tab-title\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRJ45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePC Connector (USB Model only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB type A (PC Stick)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 meters \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable to mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB to RJ45 or USB to DB9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-custom-tab\u003e\n\u003cp data-custom-tab-title\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEQDir USB Stick Adapter Device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdapter RJ45 to DB9 * If you ordered the DB9 version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-custom-tab\u003e\n\u003cp data-custom-tab-title\u003eDownloads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca title=\"Quick Install Guide – EQDir USB Stick Adapter\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/t\/7\/assets\/description_image_Pegasus_Quick_Install_Guide_EQDir_USB_Stick_Adapter.pdf?v=1684344994\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eQuick Install Guide – EQDir USB Stick Adapter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pegasus Astro","offers":[{"title":"RJ45","offer_id":44967644168477,"sku":"PEG-EQDIR-USB-RJ","price":58.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"DB9","offer_id":44967644201245,"sku":"PEG-EQDIR-USB-DB9","price":64.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/products\/Pegasus-EQDir-USB-Stick-EQMOD__93956.1646854636.1280.1280.jpg?v=1684345007"},{"product_id":"pegasus-aluminum-standoffs-for-nyx-101-mount","title":"Pegasus Aluminum Standoffs for NYX-101 Mount","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pier extension (+18 cm \/ 7” is available). The pier can be easily constructed by purchasing the three (3) following parts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEQ6 \/ Universal adapter\u003cbr\u003e(\u003cstrong\u003ePEG-ADAPT101-EQ6\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAluminum Standoffs – 3 pcs\u003cbr\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePEG-ADAPT101-STDOFF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon Tripod Adapter\u003cbr\u003e(comes along with our Carbon Tripod)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePEG-TRPD101\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you do not own the carbon tripod then the EQ6 \/ Universal Tripod Adapter can be doubled to assemble the half-pier extension.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Three (3) additional standoffs can be purchased to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e increase pier stability\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Half Pier accepts up to 6 standoffs).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/t\/7\/assets\/description_image_pegasus_mount_pier_tripod_scenarios.jpeg?v=1684348506?t=1667500292\" alt=\"\" width=\"1078\" height=\"1321\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pegasus Astro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44968061665565,"sku":"PEG-ADAPT101-STDOFF","price":49.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/products\/PEG-ADAPT101-STDOFF__57899.1667499918.1280.1280.png?v=1684348526"},{"product_id":"pegasus-nyx-101-polemaster-detachable-adapter","title":"Pegasus NYX-101 Polemaster Detachable Adapter","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables use of QHY Polemaster on Pegasus Astro NYX-101 and NYX-88 mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreamlines polar alignment for faster, more accurate setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable design for convenience after alignment is complete\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable construction for a secure, stable camera connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNYX-101\/88 Polemaster Detachable Adapter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pegasus Astro NYX-101\/88 Polemaster Detachable Adapter is the essential link for achieving high-precision polar alignment on your NYX-101 or NYX-88 mount. This purpose-built adapter allows you to securely attach a QHY Polemaster camera, replacing time-consuming manual alignment routines with a fast, accurate, and repeatable digital process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrecision Polar Alignment for NYX-101 \u0026amp; NYX-88 Mounts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlock the full tracking potential of your Pegasus Astro mount by integrating the industry-standard QHY Polemaster. This adapter provides the correct mounting point to use the Polemaster's sensitive camera and software to achieve a polar alignment accuracy that is difficult to match with a traditional polar scope. The result is longer, untrailed exposures and more productive imaging sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed specifically for the mechanical tolerances of the NYX-101 and NYX-88 mounts, ensuring a rigid, flex-free connection for the Polemaster camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreamlined Workflow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greatly reduces the time spent on setup. The Polemaster's digital reticle and step-by-step guidance allow you to achieve a precise alignment in minutes, even if Polaris is not visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetachable by Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once your alignment is complete, the adapter allows you to easily remove the Polemaster, preventing potential snags and keeping your camera safe until the next session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the purpose of the NYX-101\/88 Polemaster Detachable Adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter is designed to create a secure mounting point for a QHY Polemaster electronic polar scope onto a Pegasus Astro NYX-101 or NYX-88 mount. It allows you to use the Polemaster for highly accurate and rapid polar alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this adapter fit any other mounts besides the Pegasus NYX-101 and NYX-88?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this adapter is specifically engineered for the Pegasus Astro NYX-101 and NYX-88 mounts. It will not fit other mount models from Pegasus or other manufacturers due to its custom mechanical interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the NYX-101\/88 adapter improve my imaging workflow with an 8\" SCT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a long focal length instrument like an 8\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope on your NYX mount, polar alignment accuracy is critical to prevent field rotation during long exposures. By enabling the use of a Polemaster, this adapter allows you to achieve a much higher degree of precision than a standard polar scope, resulting in sharper stars across your entire frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the QHY Polemaster camera included with this adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the QHY Polemaster camera is sold separately. This product is only the mechanical adapter required to connect the camera to the compatible mounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy is the detachable feature of the NYX-101\/88 adapter useful for a mobile setup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a mobile or field setup, being able to remove the Polemaster after alignment is a significant advantage. It prevents the camera and its cable from being accidentally bumped or snagged in the dark while you are operating the telescope, protecting your investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDo I need any special software to use the Polemaster with this adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adapter itself requires no software. However, to perform the polar alignment, you will need to install the QHY Polemaster software on your control computer. This software is available for download from the QHYCCD website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePegasus Astro NYX-101 and NYX-88 Mounts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamera Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQHY Polemaster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003ePolemaster Adapter for NYX Mounts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pegasusastro.com\/download\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 640 512\" class=\"DAV-img-box\"\u003e\u003cpath fill=\"#0047a7\" d=\"M128 32C92.7 32 64 60.7 64 96l0 256 64 0 0-256 384 0 0 256 64 0 0-256c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64L128 32zM19.2 384C8.6 384 0 392.6 0 403.2C0 445.6 34.4 480 76.8 480l486.4 0c42.4 0 76.8-34.4 76.8-76.8c0-10.6-8.6-19.2-19.2-19.2L19.2 384z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Software\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/pegasus-astro-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePegasus Astro 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pegasus Astro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48352041206045,"sku":"PEG-NYX-PLMSTR","price":43.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/PEG-NYX-PLMSTR.jpg?v=1714745286"}],"url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/collections\/pegasus-astro-mount-accessories.oembed","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}