Tripod

[harrydog]

I have a Vixen GP mount and a refractor telescope

The mount came with a wooden tripod but ideally I could do with one that extends higher when looking toward the zenith

Any ideas greatfully received; I was thinking of adapting a surveyors tripod??

[John]

You can get a pillar extension which adds 16" of height to the tripod. I use one with my CG5 tripod (same / similar fitting to the GP I think) and, with the tripod fully extended, it lifts the top of the mount to over 6 feet in height.

[harrydog]

You can get a pillar extension which adds 16" of height to the tripod. I use one with my CG5 tripod (same / similar fitting to the GP I think) and, with the tripod fully extended, it lifts the top of the mount to over 6 feet in height.

That a good idea thanks; will google and see what I come up with

[harrydog]

That a good idea thanks; will google and see what I come up with

Found this on ebay; will phone him on Monday but sounds ideal: Item number: 320945650841