{"product_id":"pegasus-astro-hand-controller-for-nyx-mount","title":"Pegasus Astro Hand Controller for NYX Mount","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated hand controller for Pegasus Astro NYX-88 and NYX-101 mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-cable connection for power and data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge red film display preserves night vision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacklit keypad with auto-dimming illumination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull access to GoTo catalogs, alignment, and mount controls\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\u003ePegasus Astro Hand Controller for NYX Mounts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pegasus Astro Hand Controller for the NYX-88 and NYX-101 mounts provides dedicated, computer-free access to all core mount functions for visual observers. It integrates a full suite of GoTo commands, alignment routines, and axis controls into a purpose-built unit with a single-cable connection. The large, red-illuminated display and tactile keypad are designed specifically for use in the dark, ensuring you can navigate the sky without compromising your night vision.\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\u003eErgonomic Design for At-the-Mount Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for the practical needs of a visual astronomer, this controller streamlines your setup with a simple, robust physical interface. A single spiral cable connects directly to the NYX mount for both power and commands, eliminating cable clutter. The tactile button keypad gives you direct, responsive control over slew speeds and movement along both the Right Ascension and Declination axes, allowing for precise centering of objects in the eyepiece.\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\u003eFull GoTo Navigation and Mount Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis controller unlocks the full navigational capabilities of your NYX-88 or NYX-101 mount without needing a laptop or external software. You gain immediate access to extensive celestial object catalogs for quick GoTo slewing. The interface also provides complete control over essential mount operations, giving you a standalone solution for a full night of observing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObject Catalogs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slew directly to thousands of stars and deep-sky objects with the built-in GoTo functionality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlignment Routines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perform star and polar alignment procedures directly from the hand controller to ensure accurate tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount Functions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easily access Home and Park positions, unpark the mount, and switch between Equatorial and Alt-Azimuth tracking modes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNight-Vision-Safe Red Display and Keypad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe controller is built from the ground up to protect your dark adaptation. The expansive screen uses a red film overlay that displays all mount information and menu options clearly without emitting harsh white or blue light. The keypad buttons are also backlit in red, automatically fading out during periods of inactivity to minimize stray light at the telescope, ensuring your focus remains on the faint details in the eyepiece.\u003c\/p\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 specific functions can I control on my NYX mount with this Hand Controller?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hand Controller gives you access to the NYX mount's core features. You can select slew rates, manually move the RA and DEC axes, initiate GoTo commands to objects in its internal catalogs, perform star and polar alignment, switch between tracking modes (Equatorial and ALT-AZ), and send the mount to its Home or Park positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Hand Controller difficult to connect to the NYX mount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the connection is designed for simplicity. The Hand Controller uses a single spiral cable that plugs directly into the NYX mount. This one cable provides both power to the controller and establishes the data connection, making for a quick and hassle-free setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the Hand Controller help preserve my night vision?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire unit is designed for dark-sky use. The large display is covered with a red film, and all keypad buttons are illuminated in red. This red light is much less detrimental to your eyes' dark adaptation than the white or blue light from a typical smartphone or laptop screen. The button illumination also fades out when not in use to reduce ambient light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDo I need a separate power supply for the NYX Hand Controller?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the Hand Controller draws its power directly from the NYX mount through the single connecting cable. You do not need any extra batteries or power cables for the controller itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use this Hand Controller to find faint objects like the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) with my NYX-88 or NYX-101 mount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Once your mount is properly aligned, you can use the GoTo functionality in the Hand Controller to automatically slew to any object in its catalogs, including the Andromeda Galaxy (M31), the Orion Nebula (M42), or the Hercules Cluster (M13). Simply select the object from the menu, and the mount will move to place it in your field of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI have an Alt-Az fork mount. Can I use the NYX Hand Controller to switch tracking modes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the Hand Controller for the NYX mounts allows you to switch between Equatorial and Alt-Azimuth tracking modes directly from its interface. This is essential for users who operate their mount in different configurations depending on their observing or imaging goals.\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-88 and NYX-101 Mounts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge Red Film LCD Screen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeypad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Backlit Tactile Buttons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Spiral Cable to Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore Functions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGoTo, Slew Control, Alignment, Park\/Home, Tracking Modes\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\"\u003eHand Controller for NYX Mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eSpiral Connection Cable\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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/pegasus-astro-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePegasus Astro 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pegasus Astro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52686362607901,"sku":"PEG-NYX-HC","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/pegasus-astro-hand-controller-for-nyx-mount-1.png?v=1793649427","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr-int\/products\/pegasus-astro-hand-controller-for-nyx-mount","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}