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Sky-Watcher EQ8-R Pier Tripod
Sky-Watcher EQ8-R Pier Tripod
Sky-Watcher EQ8-R Pier Tripod
Sky-Watcher EQ8-R Pier Tripod
Sky-Watcher EQ8-R Pier Tripod
Sky-Watcher EQ8-R Pier Tripod
Sky-Watcher EQ8-R Pier Tripod
Sky-Watcher EQ8-R Pier Tripod
Sky-Watcher EQ8-R Pier Tripod
Sky-Watcher EQ8-R Pier Tripod

Sky-Watcher EQ8-R Pier Tripod

by Sky-Watcher
SKU SW-S30605
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  • Pier-style steel tripod for EQ8-R, EQ8-Rh and CQ350 mount heads
  • Height adjustable from about 30" to 39"
  • Three heavy-duty leveling pads included
  • Combines tripod portability with pier stability
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  • Sky-Watcher EQ8-R Pier Tripod

    The Sky-Watcher EQ8-R Pier Tripod is the pier-style steel support designed for Sky-Watcher's observatory-class mount heads: the EQ8-R, EQ8-Rh and CQ350. It combines a central pier with three spread legs, giving you a rigid base that can still be taken down and moved. Its working height adjusts from about 30" to 39", and heavy-duty leveling pads let you level the mount precisely on uneven ground or an observatory floor.

    Made for 3 Sky-Watcher Mount Heads: EQ8-R, EQ8-Rh and CQ350

    The pier tripod accepts the EQ8-R, the EQ8-Rh and the CQ350 mount heads. If you own one of these mounts as a head only, or want a second base for a remote or backyard site, this is the matching Sky-Watcher support.

    About 30" to 39" of Working Height

    The height adjusts from about 30" to 39", so you can set the mount low for stability and a comfortable eyepiece position, or raise it to give long refractors and large reflectors more clearance from the pier as they track.

    3 Heavy-Duty Leveling Pads for Precise Setup

    The tip of each leg sits on a heavy-duty leveling pad. Turning the pads' leveling screws raises or lowers each leg, so you can level the tripod top before you install the mount head and polar align.

  • Which mounts can I use with the EQ8-R Pier Tripod?

    Sky-Watcher lists the EQ8-R, the EQ8-Rh and the CQ350 mount heads as compatible.

    What is the height range of the EQ8-R Pier Tripod?

    The working height adjusts from about 30" to 39".

    How do I level the pier tripod?

    The tripod includes heavy-duty leveling pads. Adjust the pads until the tripod is level, then set the mount head on top and perform polar alignment.

    Should I choose the EQ8-R Pier Tripod or the CQ350 Tripod?

    Both fit the EQ8-R, EQ8-Rh and CQ350 heads. Sky-Watcher notes that the CQ350 Tripod cannot be used with the EQ8-R/h below 27° latitude. The EQ8-R Pier Tripod has no such restriction listed, and its pier design is built for these heavy mounts.

  • UPC 050234306058
    Compatibility
    Mount Heads Sky-Watcher EQ8-R, EQ8-Rh, CQ350
    Physical Specifications
    Design Pier tripod
    Material Steel
    Height Range About 30" to 39"
    Leveling Heavy-duty leveling pads (× 3)
    Weight 64.8 lbs (29.4 kg)

    • EQ8-R Pier Tripod

      × 1

    • Heavy-Duty Leveling Pads

      × 3

  • Sky-Watcher 2-Year Limited Warranty