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iOptron MiniPier for HAE69 & HAZ71 Mounts

iOptron MiniPier for HAE69 & HAZ71 Mounts

by iOptron
SKU IOP-8043
CA$237.00 - CA$237.00
CA$237.00
CA$237.00 - CA$237.00
CA$237.00
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  • Adds critical height between the mount head and tripod
  • Prevents long optical tubes from colliding with tripod legs
  • Designed specifically for iOptron HAE69 and HAZ71 mounts
  • Improves clearance for imaging near the zenith and across the meridian
  • Maintains a rigid, stable connection for reliable tracking
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  • iOptron MiniPier for HAE69 & HAZ71 Mounts

    The iOptron MiniPier is a purpose-built extension designed to integrate seamlessly with iOptron HAE69 and HAZ71 mounts. By increasing the height between the mount head and the tripod, it provides essential clearance for longer optical tubes, preventing damaging collisions during slewing and tracking operations, especially near the meridian.

    Prevent Telescope Collisions with Your Tripod

    When using a long refractor or a Newtonian with a large diameter, the optical tube can strike the tripod legs as it tracks objects across the sky. The MiniPier for HAE69 & HAZ71 physically elevates the mount, creating the space needed for your telescope to move freely without interference. This is crucial for automated imaging sequences that involve a meridian flip, ensuring your equipment remains safe throughout the night.

    Maintain Rigidity for Stable Astrophotography

    Adding any component to your imaging train can introduce flexure, but the iOptron MiniPier is engineered to provide a solid, stable connection. It acts as a rigid extension of your pier or tripod, minimizing vibrations and ensuring the pointing and tracking accuracy of your HAE69 or HAZ71 mount is not compromised. This robust construction is essential for maintaining sharp stars during long exposures.

  • Which iOptron mounts is the MiniPier compatible with?

    The iOptron MiniPier is specifically designed and machined to fit the iOptron HAE69 and HAZ71 series mounts. It is not compatible with other iOptron mounts like the CEM or GEM series.

    Why do I need a MiniPier for my HAE69 mount?

    You need the MiniPier if you use a telescope with a long optical tube, such as a refractor. It raises the mount head to prevent the telescope from hitting the tripod legs when pointing near the zenith or performing a meridian flip, which is a common source of equipment damage for automated imaging setups.

    How does the MiniPier benefit my HAZ71 mount in alt-azimuth mode?

    Even in alt-azimuth mode, a long telescope can collide with the tripod when aimed at objects high in the sky (approaching 90 degrees altitude). The MiniPier provides the necessary clearance to avoid this. It also raises the eyepiece to a more comfortable viewing height for visual observation.

    Will adding the MiniPier to my HAE69 setup affect stability?

    The MiniPier is built to be a rigid, robust component that minimizes flexure. While any extension adds a lever arm, this pier is designed to maintain a very stable platform for astrophotography. Ensure all connections are securely tightened to preserve the rigidity of your setup.

    Can I use the MiniPier on an observatory pier instead of a tripod?

    Yes. The MiniPier can be installed on top of a permanent observatory pier or a tripod, as long as the mounting interface is compatible with the base of the HAE69 or HAZ71 mount. It serves the same purpose of adding height and clearance in either configuration.

    Is installation of the iOptron MiniPier difficult?

    Installation is straightforward. The MiniPier is designed to sit directly between the tripod (or permanent pier) and the base of the mount head, using the standard mounting bolts. It's a simple process of unbolting the mount, inserting the pier, and re-securing the mount on top of it.

  • Compatibility iOptron HAE69 and HAZ71 Mounts
  • iOptron 2-Year Limited Warranty