Astro Devices Nexus DSC Shelf for Losmandy AZ8

Product Overview

The Astro Devices Nexus DSC Shelf gives your Nexus DSC or Nexus DSC Pro a dedicated home on the Losmandy AZ8 mount. Cut from clear acrylic, the shelf keeps the digital setting circles computer attached and within easy reach while you observe, so the unit rides with the mount instead of dangling from a cable or resting loose on a nearby surface. It ships with a ball head mount fitted to an adapter that is already threaded for the AZ8, giving you an angle-adjustable platform straight out of the box. The complete accessory weighs 300 g.

Who It's For

This shelf suits owners of a Losmandy AZ8 mount (including the AZ8 2018+ revision) who run a Nexus DSC or Nexus DSC Pro. It fits those two units only and is a direct match for the AZ8's mounting hardware.

Key Features & Design

• Clear acrylic shelf: a transparent platform that holds the Nexus DSC or DSC Pro alongside the mount.
• AZ8-threaded adapter: the included ball head mount uses an adapter threaded to fit the Losmandy AZ8 directly.
• Adjustable ball head: the ball head lets you set the shelf angle so the unit sits where you want it.
• Compact and light: the whole kit weighs 300 g, adding minimal load to the mount.
• Complete kit: arrives as one shelf plus one ball head mount with the AZ8 adapter.

Recommended Uses

Use the shelf to keep your Nexus DSC or DSC Pro fixed to the Losmandy AZ8 during push-to observing sessions. With the unit mounted at the mount itself, its screen and controls stay in a consistent spot as you move between targets, and you avoid setting the computer down on the ground or clipping it to the tripod between objects.

Compatibility and Accessory Notes

The shelf is compatible with the Losmandy AZ8 and Losmandy AZ8 2018+ mounts. It is designed for the Nexus DSC and Nexus DSC Pro only and is not compatible with any other digital setting circles unit. The ball head mount's adapter is threaded specifically for the AZ8. The DSC unit and the mounts shown in product photos are sold separately.

Good to Know Before You Order

• Unit fit: this shelf holds the Nexus DSC and Nexus DSC Pro. Other DSC models are not supported.
• Mount fit: it is threaded for the Losmandy AZ8 and AZ8 2018+; it is not intended for other mounts.
• What arrives: the box contains 1 Nexus DSC shelf and 1 ball head mount with the AZ8 adapter.
• Sold separately: the Nexus DSC unit and the mount itself are not included.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which units does this shelf hold?

It holds the Nexus DSC and the Nexus DSC Pro. It is not compatible with any other digital setting circles unit.

Which mounts does it fit?

It fits the Losmandy AZ8 and the Losmandy AZ8 2018+ revision, using the AZ8-threaded adapter on the included ball head mount.

Is it difficult to set up?

No. The ball head mount comes with an adapter already threaded for the AZ8, so it attaches to the mount and lets you set the shelf angle without extra hardware.

Does it include the Nexus DSC or the mount?

No. The shelf and ball head mount are included; the Nexus DSC unit and the Losmandy AZ8 mount are sold separately.

What does it weigh?

The complete shelf and ball head kit weighs 300 g.

Bottom Line

The Astro Devices Nexus DSC Shelf is a clear acrylic platform and AZ8-threaded ball head that keep your Nexus DSC or DSC Pro attached to the Losmandy AZ8, ready and in reach through the whole session.