Pegasus Astro Celestron AVX Mount Adapter

Product Overview

This is the Pegasus Astro adapter for Celestron AVX mounts — the interface plate that lets a Pegasus NYX mount sit on an AVX tripod, so an existing tripod carries the new mount head.

It sits alongside the EQ6 / Universal tripod adapter in the same role: match what you already own to what you are adding.

Who It's For

This is a good match if you:

• Own a Celestron AVX and are moving to a Pegasus NYX mount head while keeping the tripod.
• Have an AVX tripod spare and want to press it into service under a harmonic mount.
• Run more than one mount and want each tripod ready to take whichever head you are using that night.

Key Features & Design

• AVX tripod interface: matches the Celestron AVX mounting pattern.
• Mechanical adapter: no electronics, no cabling, nothing to configure.
• Part of the tripod adapter range: Pegasus also publishes the EQ6 / Universal tripod adapter, which we stock.

Recommended Uses

• Mounting a Pegasus NYX head on an existing Celestron AVX tripod.
• Getting a second tripod into service without buying a matched one.
• Travel setups where the AVX tripod is already packed.

Compatibility and Accessory Notes

• For Celestron AVX mounts and tripods — the fitment Pegasus Astro publishes for this part.
• Running an EQ6-pattern tripod instead? The EQ6 / Universal tripod adapter is the part for that, and we stock it.
• Half-pier extensions are available if you also need meridian clearance once the mount is on the tripod.
• Unsure your tripod is a genuine AVX pattern? Send us a photo of the head and we will identify it with you before you order.

Good to Know Before You Order

• This is an adapter, not a tripod or a mount. It is the plate between the two.
• Pegasus Astro publishes only the part name and its AVX fitment. There is no material specification, dimensional drawing or weight on their site, so those rows are left out rather than filled with figures we cannot source. It is why the listing is not yet available to order.
• Payload is set by the tripod, not the adapter. An AVX tripod under a harmonic mount carrying 20 kg is worth thinking about as a system — tell us your imaging train and we will give you an honest view.
• Want it sooner? Ask and we will weigh one off the shelf and get the listing live for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it difficult to set up?

No. It is a plate that bolts between the tripod head and the mount base. There is nothing to wire and nothing to adjust.

Which mounts does it let me use on an AVX tripod?

It is published as the Celestron AVX adapter within the Pegasus NYX mount range. Tell us which NYX you have and we will confirm the pairing.

Will my AVX tripod be stable enough?

That depends on your telescope and camera rather than on the adapter. Send us the imaging train and we will give you a straight answer.

Is this the same as the EQ6 adapter?

No — that is a different part for EQ6-pattern and universal tripods, which we also stock.

Bottom Line

In short: the plate that puts a Pegasus NYX mount head onto a Celestron AVX tripod, so the tripod you already own keeps working under the mount you are adding.