anti vibration pier

[willythebarber1]

hey guys, i'm buying an anti vibration pier from the astronomy and nature centre, I have a cpc 1100 on a hd wedge. anybody have an idea which model of pier I should buy? thanks.

[dmahon]

AC282 or AC421.

http://www.astro-engineering.com/cat/tripods-and-piers/index.html

[Oddsocks]

Alternatively,

Look at some of the threads under DIY observatories below for ideas and build your own steel-reinforced concrete pier using air-con ducting as an outer skin/mould.

Total cost less than £50 and better damping / thermal displacement characteristics than a solid steel pier.

[davies07]

AC282 or AC421.

I've just installed a AC282 from Pulsar Observatories.

http://www.pulsarobservatories.com/

I love it. It is absolutely solid; a very substantial bit of kit (contructed of something like 5mm steel), needs two people to lift it. You can also buy a small table top to fit - also of steel - to rest you bits & pieces on, but check the clearances of your telescope when pointing to the zenith.

[Newfie]

I am awaiting a call back from Pulsar as to which pilar to use with my CPC1100 I have an orbit wedge so slightly different to your set up so it will be good to hear how you get on.

[Newfie]

davies07 have you posted any pictures of your set up to view anywhere it would be good to see one set up !

[davies07]

davies07 have you posted any pictures of your set up to view anywhere it would be good to see one set up !

No not yet. I've just completed the reconstruction of a dome observatory that I bought second hand. I have some pictures and will post them on the DIY Observatories forum in the next couple of days.

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[willythebarber1]

cheers for the advice lads, I've ordered my pier. as soon as I have it set up i'll post a few photos.