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Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pier Extension

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pier Extension

by Sky-Watcher
SKU SW-S30102
$100.00 - $100.00
$100.00
$100.00 - $100.00
$100.00
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  • Adds 8.4 inches (213 mm) of height between the mount and tripod
  • Gives long refractors and camera assemblies more clearance from the tripod legs
  • Compatible with Sky-Watcher EQ6, EQ6-R, and AZ-EQ6 mounts
  • Weighs 7.3 lb (3.3 kg)
  • Lets you reach the same height with shorter, stiffer tripod legs
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  • Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pier Extension

    The Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pier Extension fits between the tripod and the mount head of your EQ6, EQ6-R, or AZ-EQ6 mount and raises the head 8.4 inches (213 mm), moving a long optical tube or camera train away from the tripod legs. This 7.3 lb (3.3 kg) riser also lets you keep the tripod legs shorter and stiffer, and it is covered by Sky-Watcher's 2-year warranty.

    8.4 Inches of Meridian Clearance for EQ6-R Mounts

    Raising the head moves the telescope and camera away from the tripod legs. That clearance matters most near the meridian and near the zenith, where a long refractor, a camera or a filter wheel can otherwise strike the legs as the mount tracks or slews. The extension raises the mount head 8.4 inches, for extra height for more comfortable observing by taller users or more clearance for longer refractors.

    Shorter Tripod Legs at the Same Height

    With the extension installed, the tripod legs do not need to be fully extended to reach the same eyepiece or imaging height, which keeps the legs shorter and stiffer. The extension adds 7.3 lb (3.3 kg) to the mount.

  • What is the main benefit of the Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pier Extension?

    The primary benefit is adding 8.4 inches of height to prevent long telescopes, particularly refractors, and their attached cameras or filter wheels from colliding with the tripod legs. This is most critical when imaging or observing objects passing near the meridian or directly overhead at the zenith.

    Will the EQ6-R Pier Extension help keep my 130mm refractor clear of the tripod?

    It is designed to give longer refractors more clearance, and one owner reported it raised a 130mm refractor high enough to avoid collisions. By raising the mount head 8.4 inches, it moves the telescope and camera away from the tripod legs; actual clearance still depends on your tube length and imaging train.

    Does adding the 7.3 lb EQ6-R Pier Extension make the setup less stable?

    The extension lets you keep the tripod legs shorter to reach the same eyepiece or imaging height, which keeps the legs stiffer, and one owner reported the tripod is very stable with the extension installed. It adds 7.3 lb (3.3 kg) to the mount.

    Is the S30102 Pier Extension compatible with other mounts?

    This extension is listed for the Sky-Watcher EQ6, EQ6-R, and AZ-EQ6 mounts. Compatibility with other mounts is not confirmed.

    How is the Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pier Extension installed?

    The extension fits between the top of the tripod and the base of the mount head of your EQ6, EQ6-R or AZ-EQ6.

  • Manufacturer Part Number S30102
    Type Pier extension (tripod-to-mount riser)
    Compatible Mounts EQ6, EQ6-R, AZ-EQ6
    Height Added 8.4 in (213 mm)
    Weight 7.3 lb (3.3 kg)
    Warranty 2 years

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