Extension for Skytee Mount

[Space Dragon]

I have the Skytee 1 mount and need to get get a bit more height for a refractor. Does anyone know where I could pick one up and what sort of lengths are on offer ?

Thanks in advance

[Mark at Beaufort]

I also have a SkyTee type one mount and I bought this extension pillar from the Widescreen Centre - http://www.widescree...n_for_EQ5_.html

Yes it is expensive but it works very well for me. I attach a few photos to give you an idea what its like.

[John]

I use the extension that Mark uses too. It's quite expensive and heavy but really solid and gives you a good deal of additional height

They don't seem to make them in different sizes / lengths, unfortunately, but you can alter the extension of the tripod legs to change the overall mount height.

[Space Dragon]

Thanks guys, just the job, well worth £90 I think. Have to say, other than fouling the diagonal on the legs, I'm enjoying using the Skytee. A bit of a challenge at the Zenith but generally smooth and easy to move around. Seems to damp down quickly as well.

[John]

Thanks guys, just the job, well worth £90 I think. Have to say, other than fouling the diagonal on the legs, I'm enjoying using the Skytee. A bit of a challenge at the Zenith but generally smooth and easy to move around. Seems to damp down quickly as well.

It's a pretty good alt-az mount with the saddles upgraded

I'm being a bit unfair to it in the pic below though !