Legnth of pier

[Singlin]

I am currently using my 200p on a heq 6 tripod .

The height that I find comfortable is with the tripod legs retracted.

I am going to start welding up a steel pier, Should I make the pier the same height?

Will the same height work with a refractor?

Regards,

Simon

[yeti monster]

That's how I figured my pier height, although I ended up making it higher so that I could view to the horizon through the opening in the observatory dome. I've not tried my refractor on the mount yet, but I'm sure the only issue would be the position of the EP and the requisite stooping to use it.

[Daniel-K]

you will be laying on your back if you plan using a frac on it at some point but you can always get the extension for your mount and put that on you top pier plate

[Gina]

I found my pier height was insufficient and added an NEQ6 entension on the top. Slightly less rigid but perfectly adequate - I have never sufferred from any vibration or unwanted mount movement.

[Carbon]

In general, a slow refractor would require a much taller pier.

[Singlin]

Thank you for the replys.

I think I will make the pier at the current height for my 200p and then add an extension when the time comes for a refractor.

[Davey-T]

Hi Simon

I had the same problem and ended up making a telescopic pier, not to hard if you'r into welding.

Four lenghths of 3" steel angle iron buried 2 foot in concrete and 8" steel tube lifted with car scissors jack.

Davey-T