Portable Pier

ariefm71 · Post by **ariefm71** » Wed Jul 21, 2004 3:20 pm

I've just acquired a vixen polaris mount, planned to put it on a portable pier, something in the same league as ken's kd2pier or astrosky's pier (http://www.astrosky.homestead.com/Astrosky.html). Can anyone advise where i can order one (i.e. fabricate locally) and how much will it probably cost?

Thanks!
Arief

Post by **weixing** » Wed Jul 21, 2004 3:46 pm

Hi,
Your mount seem to be getting more and more bulky and more and more heavy...

I think you need to really think whether is this what you really want?? Will you really carry this pier around for observation??

While I try very hard to reduce my equipments weight and size, you seem to be doing just the opposite

.

Wish you luck and have a nice day.

ariefm71 · Post by **ariefm71** » Wed Jul 21, 2004 5:07 pm

this one looks very portable, especially after you remove the legs.

also, it will most probably cheaper than the vixen AL90 tripod + vixen half-pier combination

for sure it's more stable

Post by **VinSnr** » Thu Jul 22, 2004 3:09 am

I am using a portable pier for my LXD55. What do you need to know?

ariefm71 · Post by **ariefm71** » Thu Jul 22, 2004 11:29 am

I am using a portable pier for my LXD55. What do you need to know?

- where did you order it (local, right)? can give me the contact person/no?
- how much?
- can post some pics? can share the schematic drawings? legs can be removed for transport?

thanks

Post by **VinSnr** » Thu Jul 22, 2004 11:33 am

ariefm71 wrote:
I am using a portable pier for my LXD55. What do you need to know?
- where did you fabricate it? can give me the contact person/no?
- how much?
- can post some pics?

thanks

1) Bought from astromart.

2) About US$125.

3) pics? err...they all look the same isn't it. But mine is taller than the one you shown. If you are using a SCT with it...you certainly need a taller pier than the one shown....

ariefm71 · Post by **ariefm71** » Thu Jul 22, 2004 11:40 am

If you are using a SCT with it...you certainly need a taller pier than the one shown....

yes, i'm using sct but i normally sit while observing, is 24" pier tall enough?

Post by **weixing** » Thu Jul 22, 2004 11:58 am

Hi,

yes, i'm using sct but i normally sit while observing, is 24" pier tall enough?

24"?? Good height for my Newtonian. But for your SCT, it a bit too low. Unless you plan to lay on the ground when observing near the zenith area.. hee hee

Have a nice day.

Post by **VinSnr** » Thu Jul 22, 2004 3:22 pm

ariefm71 wrote:
If you are using a SCT with it...you certainly need a taller pier than the one shown....
yes, i'm using sct but i normally sit while observing, is 24" pier tall enough?

2 feet? No way dude.....

Your upper body + the chair is already way taller than 2 feet....

Mine is about 4 feet and I already find it a little low...but I do it standing. So should be ok for sitting.

Those who uses two feet pier normally use them for reflectors.

Also, forget about doing this locally..it will cost a bomb unless you are a good friend to the machinist.