Fixed column length?

[philr]

I am planning to build a fixed observatory o a 3m metre high masonry tower with steel scope column. Can anyone suggest a sensible column length to suit My Meade LX200R on a EQ6HD mount. Clearly, the shorter the better for stability.

Good viewing!

[Atlas]

I recommend asking this question in the "Do it yourself" section. Lots of folks building astronomy stuff over there.

[philr]

OK Atlas, I hadn't seen that section being new to the lounge.