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Tri-Pier 2 portable height adjustable telescope pier. The
most versatile telescope pier ever! A powerhouse pier,
adaptable to different viewing platforms, both portable and
permanent. Loaded with features, and the same patented
height adjustment technology found in the world popular
Pier-Tech 2 and Pier-Tech 3 Telescope piers.
The Tri-Pier2 is a portable ,height adjustable, telescope
pier that folds up like a traditional tripod. It allows a
lower loading height, at knee level, of your mount and
telescope.
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After loading your astronomy equipment, simply push a button
to raise your mount and telescope to a comfortable viewing/working
height.
The pier
has 20 inches of precision vertical adjustment keeping your
telescope polar aligned and level at every height. It is supplied
with a 24 volt rechargeable battery controller, so you can take it
to your favorite dark sky site or star party. It can also be mounted
in your observatory or permanent viewing site, by adding the
optional anchor plate.
Features of the
Tri-Pier 2 Portable Telescope Pier
Supplied with 24volt rechargeable
battery controller.
Stays level and polar aligned at
every height.
400 pound lift capacity
The minimum pier height can be set
between 28 inches and 38 inches, maximum pier height is electrically
adjustable between 28 to 48 inches or 38 to 58 inches, depending on
what height you set the minimum to. So if you currently have a short
telescope such as a SCT, and in the future go to a longer telescope
such as a refractor, the minimum height can be set to suit either
application.
Aluminum anodized construction for
corrosion resistance.
Audible alarm lets you know if
batteries need recharging.
Bulls-eye level is recessed in
bottom ring. This feature aids in leveling the pier.
Carry Handle
Special slots in side of pier allow
you to hide wires by adding our slot covers.
3" diameter vibration resistant
foot pads for maximum ground contact.
Gas assisted leg opening. This
feature aids in opening the legs and allows the legs to open to the
same position, so if you place it in the same place and in the same
orientation, on your viewing platform, you wont have to re-level
the pier.
Custom machined top plate for your
mount type is included in price. Adaptable to any telescope mount.
Lifting capacity allows use with any commercially available
telescope mounts.
Ergonomic and handicapped
accessible.
Great for viewers of different
standing height.
The Tri-Pier2 can be converted to a
permanent height adjustable pier by removing adjustment feet from
legs. No need to remove the legs. Just fold them in. So if an
observatory is in your future or if you are looking for a pier that
can be used both in an observatory permanent setting and at your
favorite star party, then the Tri-Pier2 is the pier that will adapt
to your needs.
Lower minimum heights are available
on special order.
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Tri-Pier2 with Pier Caddy, The Tri-Pier2's feet mount to the slots
on top of the Pier Caddy legs. The Pier Caddy allows you to wheel
around your whole setup. You can move your whole imaging setup out
of your garage onto your driveway or viewing platform. |
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