{"product_id":"pegasus-astro-half-pier-assembly-of-nyx88-for-pegasus-carbon-tripod","title":"Pegasus Astro Half Pier Assembly of NYX88 for Pegasus Carbon Tripod","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds 18 cm (7\") of height to the NYX-88 Mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevents telescope collisions with tripod legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned specifically for the Pegasus Carbon Tripod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 3 standoff rods for rigid assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystem is expandable to 6 rods for maximum stability\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\u003eHalf Pier Assembly of NYX88 for Pegasus Carbon Tripod\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\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\u003eAchieve 18 cm of Critical Clearance for Your NYX-88 Mount\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\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\u003eEngineered for Stability: Expandable 3-Rod System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRigidity 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.\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\"\u003eWhy do I need the Half Pier Assembly for my NYX-88 and Carbon Tripod?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003cstrong\u003e18 cm (7\") of height\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing safe clearance for uninterrupted imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Half Pier Assembly difficult to install on the Pegasus Carbon Tripod?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eMy imaging setup is heavy. Is the 3-rod system stable enough?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003cstrong\u003esupports up to 6 standoff rods\u003c\/strong\u003e to further increase rigidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use this Half Pier Assembly with a tripod other than the Pegasus Carbon Tripod?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill adding the Half Pier Assembly affect the portability of my NYX-88 setup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill I be able to image the Orion Nebula (M42) at its highest point with a 10\" Newtonian on the NYX-88 using this pier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, 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.\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\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHalf Pier Extension for NYX-88 Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePegasus NYX-88 Mount and Pegasus Carbon Tripod (PEG-TRPD88)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight Extension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 cm (7\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandoff Rods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 included, expandable to 6\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\"\u003eNYX-88 Half Pier Adapters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1 set\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\"\u003eStandoff Rods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 3\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 Unity Platform 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":52686361985309,"sku":"PEG-HP88-NYX-TRPD","price":177.38,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/pegasus-astro-half-pier-assembly-of-nyx88-for-pegasus-carbon-tripod-1.png?v=1793649427","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr\/products\/pegasus-astro-half-pier-assembly-of-nyx88-for-pegasus-carbon-tripod","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}