{"product_id":"sky-watcher-wave-to-eq6-tripod-adapter-pier-extension","title":"Sky-Watcher Wave to EQ6 Tripod Adapter \/ Pier Extension","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurely adapts Sky-Watcher Wave mounts to EQ6 tripods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctions as a pier extension for added height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves stability by utilizing the heavy-duty EQ6 tripod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevents telescope collisions with tripod legs at zenith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-fit component for a direct, no-modification installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSky-Watcher Wave To EQ6 Tripod Adapter\/Pier Extension\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sky-Watcher Wave to EQ6 Tripod Adapter\/Pier Extension provides the essential, factory-designed connection for mounting a modern Wave series strainwave mount onto the robust and widely-used Sky-Watcher EQ6 tripod. This single component functions as both a mechanical adapter and a height-increasing pier extension, ensuring a stable, secure platform with proper clearance for your astrophotography setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCombine Wave Mount Portability with EQ6 Tripod Stability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wave series of strainwave mounts are prized for their portability and payload-to-weight ratio. This adapter allows you to pair that modern performance with the proven field stability of the heavy-duty Sky-Watcher EQ6 tripod. By creating a secure interface, you gain a more rigid platform for astrophotography that minimizes vibrations, a critical factor when imaging with longer focal length optical tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntegrated Pier Extension for Zenith Clearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than just a mechanical adapter, this component also serves as a pier extension. The added height raises the mount head, providing crucial clearance to prevent your telescope from striking the tripod legs when pointed at or near the zenith. This is a vital consideration for longer refractors or Newtonians, ensuring you can image any part of the sky without restriction or risk of collision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the primary purpose of the Sky-Watcher Wave to EQ6 adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts sole purpose is to securely attach a Sky-Watcher Wave strainwave mount (such as the Wave 100i or 150i) to a Sky-Watcher EQ6 tripod. It provides a stable, direct-fit connection between these two specific pieces of equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhich specific tripod is this Wave to EQ6 adapter designed for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter is specifically designed to mate with the tripod supplied with Sky-Watcher EQ6, EQ6-R, and AZ-EQ6 mounts. Compatibility with other tripods, even those with similar top castings, is not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes the Wave to EQ6 adapter increase the height of the mount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is designed as a pier extension. It raises the overall height of the Wave mount to help prevent the attached telescope from colliding with the tripod legs during operation, especially when tracking objects high in the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy would I mount my Sky-Watcher Wave mount on an EQ6 tripod?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EQ6 tripod is known for its heavy-duty construction and excellent vibration damping. Using this adapter allows you to combine the advanced technology of a portable Wave mount with a much more rigid and stable base than a lighter, more portable tripod might offer, which is ideal for serious imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this adapter work with mounts other than the Sky-Watcher Wave series?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this adapter is specifically engineered for the mounting pattern and hardware of the Sky-Watcher Wave series mounts. It is not a universal adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs any modification to my tripod or mount required for installation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this is a direct-fit component. It is designed to bolt directly to the EQ6 tripod head and provide the correct mounting interface for a Wave mount without any modifications required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMates Sky-Watcher Wave mounts to Sky-Watcher EQ6 tripods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Adapter and Pier Extension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eWave to EQ6 Tripod Adapter\/Pier Extension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eNo manual or software is required for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/sky-watcher-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSky-Watcher 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sky-Watcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49877416476957,"sku":"SW-S30916","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Sky-Watcher-Wave-EQ6-Tripod-Adapter.jpg?v=1744231318","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr-us\/products\/sky-watcher-wave-to-eq6-tripod-adapter-pier-extension","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}