{"product_id":"pegasus-astro-nyx-101-v1-retrofit-kit-for-heavier-otas","title":"Pegasus Astro NYX-101 v1 Retrofit Kit for Heavier OTAs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Pegasus Astro retrofit kit for first-generation NYX-101 mounts, published by Pegasus as supporting heavier optical tube assemblies. It is an upgrade path for an existing v1 mount rather than a part for a current-production one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you bought your NYX-101 early and are now hanging more telescope on it than you were, this is the kit Pegasus offers for that.\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\u003eOwn a first-generation NYX-101\u003c\/strong\u003e and have moved to a heavier optical tube since you bought it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre approaching the payload limit\u003c\/strong\u003e on a v1 mount and want the margin the retrofit provides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWant to keep the mount you have\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than replace it to carry a bigger scope.\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\u003eFor v1 NYX-101 mounts:\u003c\/strong\u003e an upgrade for existing hardware, not a part for current production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished purpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e support for heavier OTAs on the first-generation mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeps the mount in service:\u003c\/strong\u003e an upgrade rather than a replacement.\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\u003eUpgrading a first-generation NYX-101 that is now carrying a heavier telescope than it was bought for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding payload margin before moving to a larger imaging train.\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\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-generation NYX-101 only.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a retrofit for v1 hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe NYX-101's published payload\u003c\/strong\u003e is 20 kg without counterweights and 30 kg with, on a 6.5 kg head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck your generation before ordering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pegasus Astro publishes no serial-number guide for identifying a v1, so send us a photo of your mount and its serial and we will confirm with Pegasus which version you have. We would rather do that than have you order the wrong thing.\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\u003ePegasus Astro publishes only the kit's name and purpose.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is no parts list, installation guide, material specification, dimensional data or weight on their site for this item, so those rows are left out rather than filled with figures we cannot source. It is also why the listing is not yet available to order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm the fit with us first.\u003c\/strong\u003e Given how little is published, this is one we would rather check with Pegasus on your behalf than sell blind — get in touch and we will do that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt is an upgrade kit, not a mount.\u003c\/strong\u003e You need an existing v1 NYX-101 for it to be of any use.\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\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\u003ePegasus Astro does not publish an installation procedure for this kit, so we cannot describe the work honestly. Get in touch before ordering and we will find out from Pegasus what fitting it involves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know whether I have a v1 mount?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSend us a photo of the mount and its serial number and we will confirm it with Pegasus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it raise the payload figure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePegasus publishes the kit as supporting heavier OTAs but does not state a revised payload number. We will not put one on the page that they have not published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need it if my NYX-101 is recent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a retrofit for the first generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: the Pegasus upgrade kit that lets a first-generation NYX-101 carry a heavier telescope. 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