Astro Devices SkyWatcher StarGate Nexus DSC Shelf and Stalk

Product Overview

The Astro Devices StarGate Shelf and Stalk holds a Nexus DSC or Nexus DSC Pro on the SkyWatcher StarGate Dobsonian, keeping the unit at a convenient height beside the telescope. A sturdy acrylic shelf carries the DSC, a 700 mm stalk raises it to an eye-friendly working height, and a clamp with a built-in encoder cable extension ties the assembly to the mount. The complete assembly weighs 1300 g.

Who It's For

This assembly suits owners of the SkyWatcher StarGate telescope who run a Nexus DSC or Nexus DSC Pro and want it held securely on the mount rather than resting loose. It is built specifically around those two units and the StarGate structure.

Key Features & Design

• Acrylic DSC shelf: a rigid platform that keeps the Nexus DSC or DSC Pro steady during observing.
• 700 mm stalk: raises the shelf to a comfortable working height alongside the StarGate.
• Shelf-to-stalk adapter: joins the shelf to the stalk as a single stable unit.
• Stalk clamp with encoder cable extension: secures the stalk to the mount and routes the encoder cable with added length.
• Mount side options: built for either a right-side or left-side mounting position.
• Complete hardware: two clamp mounting screws are included.

Recommended Uses

It keeps a Nexus DSC or DSC Pro within easy reach at the eyepiece during a visual session, so the display and controls stay at hand while you star-hop or point the StarGate.

Compatibility and Accessory Notes

This shelf is compatible with the Nexus DSC and Nexus DSC Pro only, and no other digital setting circles. It is designed for the SkyWatcher StarGate telescope. The DSC unit and the telescope shown in the product photos are sold separately.

Good to Know Before You Order

• DSC compatibility: the shelf fits the Nexus DSC and Nexus DSC Pro; other DSC models do not fit.
• Mount side: the assembly is made for either a right-side or left-side mounting position, so the correct side for your StarGate is worth confirming with your order.
• Sold separately: the Nexus DSC and the pictured telescope are not part of this item.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which DSC units does it hold?

It is made for the Nexus DSC and Nexus DSC Pro. No other digital setting circles are compatible.

Does it fit any Dobsonian?

It is designed for the SkyWatcher StarGate telescope and matches that structure.

Is the DSC or telescope included?

No. The Nexus DSC and the telescope shown in the photos are sold separately.

Is it difficult to set up?

No. The shelf, adapter, and 700 mm stalk assemble into one unit, and the clamp fastens to the mount with the two included screws while the encoder cable extension routes the cable.

Bottom Line

The StarGate Shelf and Stalk gives a Nexus DSC or DSC Pro a fixed, convenient home on the SkyWatcher StarGate, holding the unit at a comfortable height with a clean cable path so it stays ready throughout a session.