The NYX-88, designed with travelers in mind, offers an impressive payload capacity of up to 14 kg (mount weighs 5 kg) without the need for counterweights. Engineered for precision and performance in astrophotography and observational astronomy, this mount ensures seamless and reliable operation.

Featuring strain wave drives on both the RA and DEC movements, the NYX-88 guarantees a backlash-free experience with high torque even at maximum payloads. Its fully CNC machined aluminum alloy 6061 body, anodized in black and blue, combines durability with aesthetics. Inside, you’ll find top-quality branded components, including stepper motors and strain wave gears, ensuring the mount’s long-term flawless performance.

The mount also includes an electronic brake on the RA axis to prevent backsliding when the power is off, as well as safety limit stops during slewing or tracking. Whether you’re exploring the night sky from your backyard or a remote location, the NYX-88 is the perfect companion for travellers seeking precision and reliability in their astronomical pursuits.

The NXY-88 with Saddle Powerbox Features:

Built-in Powerbox

The Pegasus Astro Saddle Powerbox securely holds your telescope while also providing multiple power outputs for all your astronomy gear, including cameras, mount, dew heaters, and more. With its integrated USB ports, input voltage, current monitor, and robust build quality, the Pegasus Astro Saddle Powerbox reduces cable clutter to ensure a tidy, organized telescope setup.

High precision strain wave gears

Harmonic Gears on Both Axis ensure high payload capacity and a smooth backlash-free operation.

Combining a stepper motor and belt drive with sophisticated electronics, the RA axis achieves a remarkable 0.15 arcseconds of resolution, offering very low periodic error for ultra-smooth and stable tracking down to sub-arcsecond accuracy.

Equatorial or Alt-azimuth Mode

The mount can be used as a German Equatorial mount or as an ALT/AZ mount for visual observations. The mode can be switched from our mobile application.

Built-in Wireless and USB Control

The NYX-88 supports Wi-Fi out of the box including USB2 connectivity. Both technologies can work simultaneously. The mount features wide compatibility: Works with ASCOM Alpaca, ASCOM, INDI, and LX200 protocols and many mobile apps.

DC 12 Volts Battery Operation

NYX-88 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 2nd GX12 allows you to provide power to your imaging equipment.

Universal Saddle Plate

The NYX-8 includes a low profile and rigid universal Saddle that accepts Vixen and Losmandy 3-inch dovetails.

Integrated ST-4 Autoguiding Port

An ST-4 port is available at the back of the mount. Port is compatible with a simple hand controller or with an ST-4 guiding camera.

Polemaster Adapter

In the front of the mount, there is a place for the QHY Polemaster (adapter included), which allows you to perform a precise polar alignment, required for your imaging sessions.

Electronic assistant for initial polar alignment

A set of sensors allows you to orient the mount at the correct altitude and azimuth in order 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

The NYX-88 has been designed with reverse voltage polarity protection. A saver if you accidentally reverse battery polarity during the night.

Optional Counterweight support

Mount does not require counterweights for payload up to 14Kg. 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

The mount fully supports ASCOM6 and INDI framework. Sky-Safari is also supported allowing you to control the mount through your mobile device.

LX200 Compatibility

LX200 protocol is fully compatible with NYX-88. Sky-Safari works out of the box with the mount.

Mobile Control

A mobile application for IOS and Android platforms allows you to control both axis of the mount, slew to installed catalogues of thousands of night sky targets and do a rough polar alignment through an electronic polar assistant.

Firmware Upgrade

An easy firmware upgrade process via USB cable or Air (Wi-Fi) allows you to stay up to date with bug fixes and the latest features of the mount.