Pegasus Astro External Motor Controller
Pegasus
Pegasus Astro External Motor Controller is an observatory-style control computer for powering and automating advanced imaging rigs.
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Specifications
Overview
- Device type
- Astrophotography device controller
Electronics
- Control ecosystem
- Pegasus Astro control ecosystem
Use
- Primary use
- Astrophotography controller
Specifications
- Interface
- RJ12 Socket (Straight RJ12 to RJ12 cable) up to meters
- Compatibility
- Unipolar and Bipolar Stepper Motors
Astrophotography Fit
Best for advanced rigs that need Windows-based automation, onboard power control, and a tidy observatory-style control hub.
Pegasus Astro External Motor Controller is built around the idea that the computer, power distribution, and observatory control should live on the telescope. That keeps cable runs short and supports mature Windows imaging software.
It is overkill for a simple travel rig, but valuable when you are coordinating cameras, focusers, rotators, dew control, and remote sessions from one managed box.
Best paired with
- NINA, Voyager, or other Windows automation workflows
- Permanent or semi-permanent imaging rigs with multiple powered devices
- Power/data cable management mounted directly on the telescope
Not recommended for
- Budget travel rigs with one camera and one mount
- Users who prefer a locked-down mobile-app workflow
- Setups without enough devices to justify an onboard control computer
Where To Buy
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| Retailer | Price | Availability | View Offer |
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| Cloud Break Optics Cloud Break Optics | $186.90 | In stock Updated 5/12/2026 | View Offer - $186.90 |