Description
Nyx, the ancient Greek goddess of the night, enlightened us to design and produce a high-performing, high payload mount that can easily carry imaging equipment up to 20 kg / 44 lbs without needing a counterweight or shaft. You can carry up to a staggering 30 kg / 66 lbs with counterweights. Large tubes such as Newtonian OTAs might require an extra 5 kg counterweight to ensure the stability and smooth operation of the mount.
Strain wave drive on RA and DEC movement ensures a backlash-free operation with high torque at high payloads. A fully CNC machined aluminum alloy 6061 body, black and blue anodized, and a selection of branded parts (stepper motors, strain wave gear) inside the mount, ensure that Nyx-101 will perform flawlessly for many years. Mount includes an electronic brake on the RA axis to prevent backsliding when power is off as well as safety limit stops during slew or tracking.
High precision strain wave gears
Harmonic Gears on Both Axis ensure high payload and a smooth, backlash-free operation.
A hybrid combination of a stepper motor & belt system along with sophisticated electronics can drive the RA axis down to 0.10 arcseconds of resolution
Reduction on the RA axis is 500:1 and 300:1 on the DEC axis.
Counterweights are not required for weights up to 20Kg.
(counterweights can be installed for higher photographic loads)
Lightweight Design
Lightweight Design, compared to the payload of weight the mount can lift
CNC-machined aluminum alloy AL6061 used for aircraft makes the mount an excellent choice for your setup.
Mount weights 6.4 Kg
From a small refractor to a fully loaded SCT 11-inch telescope, NYX-101 can easily handle the payload
Equatorial or Altazimuth Mode
Mount can be used as a German Equatorial mount or as an Altazimuth, more suitable for visual observations
The mode can be switched from our PC or Mobile Application
Built-in Wireless & USB Control
NYX-101 supports wireless and USB 2 connectivity out of the box.
Both technologies can work simultaneously.
Mount is compatible with LX200 protocol and Sky Safari for mobile interaction
Power Off Brake
A safety power-off brake is installed on the RA Axis and provides an instant safe stop
during a planned or unplanned power interruption.
Additional Key Features
DC 12 Volts Battery Operation
NYX-101 requires 12V only for its smooth operation. This means that you can use your normal 12V battery without any additional converters. Mount consumes less than 0.6Amp during tracking and up to 2.5 Amps during slewing.
Secure power and USB
The power cable is a GX12 type with can securely lock onto the mount. USB type B special socket ensures a secure grip. Both of these sockets are placed on the non-movable part of the mount. No cables moving during slews and tracking. A second GX12 socket allows you to provide power to your imaging equipment.
NYX-101 integrates a barometric sensor required to calculate atmospheric refraction corrections during mount tracking. For smaller focal lengths this might be overkill but if you have an SCT you will notice a welcome change in your guiding performance.
Universal Saddle Plate
Integrated ST-4 Autoguiding Port
Polemaster Adapter
A set of sensors allows you to orient the mount at the correct altitude and azimuth to have an initial, rough, polar alignment (for lower focal lengths such as camera lenses or visual observations ). Our mobile application guides you through that process.
Reverse Voltage Polarity Protection
Optional Counterweight support
Mount does not require counterweights for payload up to 20Kg. However, if you would like to install counterweights for higher payloads there is a compatible M12 threaded shaft hole at the end of the DEC axis.
ASCOM, INDI, Sky Safari Support
LX200 Compatibility
Mobile Control
Safety limits on RA axis
Firmware Upgrade
Optional Accessories
Pegasus Carbon Fiber Tripod
Additional Resources