{"product_id":"starizona-pier-adapter-kit","title":"Starizona Pier Adapter Kit for Celestron and Sky-Watcher Mounts","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdapts Equatorial Mounts to Permanent Piers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides 4 inches of Clearance for Easy Access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-inch Diameter Standoff Posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase Plate with Three 1\/2-inch Bolt Holes\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\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\u003ePier Adapter Kit for Celestron and Sky-Watcher Mounts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pier Adapter Kit provides a robust solution for permanently installing your equatorial mount, using three 1-inch diameter stand-off posts to create 4 inches of clearance above the pier surface. The bottom plate is engineered for a rigid three-bolt attachment, featuring three 1\/2-inch holes to securely anchor your 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\u003eSecure Pier Mounting with 4-inch Clearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core of this adapter's design is the 4 inches of space it creates between the pier's top plate and your mount head. This elevation is critical for functionality, giving you unobstructed access to latitude adjustment bolts, azimuth knobs, and clutches that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to reach. The three 1-inch diameter posts ensure a stable, vibration-free platform for the mount. The base plate provides a simple and strong connection to your pier using a three-point pattern of 1\/2-inch bolt holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy does the Pier Adapter Kit provide 4 inches of clearance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e4-inch clearance\u003c\/strong\u003e is essential for operational access to your mount. It lifts the mount head high enough to allow you to easily reach and adjust the latitude and azimuth controls for polar alignment, as well as access any clutches or knobs on the mount base that would be blocked by a flush-mounted plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhen preparing my pier for an EQ6-R mount, what bolt pattern does this Pier Adapter Kit use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pier Adapter Kit's bottom plate is designed to attach to a pier using a three-bolt pattern. It provides \u003cstrong\u003ethree 1\/2-inch bolt holes\u003c\/strong\u003e for anchoring the adapter. You will need to source the appropriate bolts and anchors for your specific pier material (e.g., concrete or steel).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do the stand-off posts on the Pier Adapter Kit ensure stability?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit uses \u003cstrong\u003ethree 1-inch diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e solid stand-off posts. This three-point system creates a wide, stable base that resists flexure and vibration, ensuring the connection between your pier and equatorial mount is as rigid as possible for reliable tracking and imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAVX \/ Complete Kit, CGEM \/ EQ6-R \/ EQ6R-Pro \/ Complete Kit, CGX \/ CGX-L \/ Complete Kit, CGX \/ CGX-L \/ Top Plate Only, CGEM \/ EQ6-R \/ EQ6R-Pro \/ Top Plate Only.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/starizona-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarizona Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Starizona","offers":[{"title":"AVX \/ Complete Kit","offer_id":68033928954141,"sku":"STZ-PAK-AVX","price":419.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"CGEM \/ EQ6-R \/ EQ6R-Pro \/ Complete Kit","offer_id":68033928986909,"sku":"STZ-PAK-CGEQ6","price":419.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"CGX \/ CGX-L \/ Complete Kit","offer_id":68033929019677,"sku":"STZ-PAK-CGX","price":559.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"CGX \/ CGX-L \/ Top Plate Only","offer_id":68033929052445,"sku":"STZ-PAK-CGX-TOP","price":405.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"CGEM \/ EQ6-R \/ EQ6R-Pro \/ Top Plate Only","offer_id":68033929085213,"sku":"STZ-PAK-CGEQ6-TOP","price":265.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Starizona-AVX-Pier-Adapter-Kit-1_42395752-0703-4f5a-8a6e-cfd511265e96.jpg?v=1794375662","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/starizona-pier-adapter-kit","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}