{"product_id":"pegasus-astro-nyx-101-azimuth-dowel","title":"Pegasus Astro NYX-101 Azimuth Dowel","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the azimuth dowel for the Pegasus Astro NYX-101 — the pin used when setting the mount's azimuth during polar alignment. One ships in the box with every NYX-101, so this listing exists as the replacement for the one that rolled off the tripod in the dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a small part with an outsized effect on how quickly a session starts, which is precisely why people need a second one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHave lost or misplaced the dowel\u003c\/strong\u003e that came with your NYX-101.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWant a spare in the case\u003c\/strong\u003e so a small part never costs you a clear night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet up in the field regularly\u003c\/strong\u003e, where small loose components have a way of disappearing into grass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied with every NYX-101:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pegasus Astro lists the azimuth dowel in the mount's box contents, alongside the power supply, carry case and USB cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsed in azimuth adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e during the mount's polar alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually\u003c\/strong\u003e as a replacement or a spare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a lost or damaged azimuth dowel on an NYX-101.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping a spare in the mount's carry case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the Pegasus Astro NYX-101.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou may already have one.\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the mount's carry case before ordering — it ships in the box, and we would rather you found yours than bought a second.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelated alignment parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e the PoleMaster detachable adapter and the NYX Hand Controller both sit in the same part of the workflow, and we stock both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt is a replacement part.\u003c\/strong\u003e New NYX-101 mounts include one, so this is for the second one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePegasus Astro publishes no dimensions, material or weight for the dowel.\u003c\/strong\u003e Those rows are left out rather than filled with figures we cannot source, and it is why the listing is not yet available to order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWant it sooner?\u003c\/strong\u003e Ask and we will weigh one off the shelf and get the listing live for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure this is the part you are missing?\u003c\/strong\u003e Send us a photo of your mount base and we will identify it with you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it difficult to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — it is a dowel used during azimuth adjustment. There is nothing to install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDidn't one come with my mount?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Pegasus lists the azimuth dowel in the NYX-101 box contents, so check the carry case first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it actually for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is used when setting the mount's azimuth as part of polar alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit the NYX-88?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePegasus publishes this part for the NYX-101. Tell us which mount you have and we will confirm it before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: the NYX-101's azimuth dowel, sold on its own — a spare for the one already in your carry case, or a replacement for the one that is not.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pegasus Astro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54144536281199,"sku":"PEG-NYX-AZDOWEL","price":37.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/PEG-NYX-AZDOWEL.png?v=1787777431","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/pegasus-astro-nyx-101-azimuth-dowel","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}