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Pedestal
Post Laureate

Reged: 03/11/06

Loc: Smoggy Bottom, Baytown,Texas

Orion pier extension
#3094072 - 05/09/09 08:16 AM

Can someone tell me how much this thing weighs? Is it made from pipe or tubing?
Thanks,
Hubert

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Graystar
super member

Reged: 04/19/09

Loc: Aiken, SC

Re: Orion pier extension new

[Re: Pedestal]
#3094117 - 05/09/09 08:56 AM

I bet Orion could tell you. Just email them at support@telescope.com

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Talonmane
member

Reged: 04/13/09

Re: Orion pier extension new

[Re: Pedestal]
#3094118 - 05/09/09 08:57 AM

I just got it and it's an awesome addition to the SkyView AZ. It will fit the Sirius too but haven't tried that yet. But it is heavy, steel pipe I think, about 18 lbs? The AZ with scope attached is light and good for grab and go, but with the pier attached feels heavier than I'd like for G&G. But the height addition is worth it, and the weight keeps it stable as a rock.

Edited by Talonmane (05/09/09 08:57 AM)

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hudson_yak
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 11/15/07

Loc: Hyde Park, NY, USA

Re: Orion pier extension new

[Re: Pedestal]
#3094147 - 05/09/09 09:21 AM

I weighed it, came up with 13-14 lbs. Note that there are certain combinations that don't work well with this thing.

CN Extension Topic

Mike

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asteroid7
Post Laureate

Reged: 10/19/04

Loc: CT

Re: Orion pier extension new

[Re: hudson_yak]
#3094197 - 05/09/09 10:01 AM

Works well with a CG 5 GoTo Mount and 4.5" TMB

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Orion4211
professor emeritus

Reged: 09/13/05

Loc: North New Jersey

Re: Orion pier extension new

[Re: asteroid7]
#3094200 - 05/09/09 10:02 AM

Does it work on an LXD-75?

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Bart
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 05/28/06

Loc: Somewhere near Charlottesville...

Re: Orion pier extension new

[Re: Orion4211]
#3094276 - 05/09/09 10:53 AM

Am I correct in assuming that it fits between the tripod and the mount?

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hudson_yak
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 11/15/07

Loc: Hyde Park, NY, USA

Re: Orion pier extension new

[Re: Bart]
#3094371 - 05/09/09 11:51 AM

Yes, there are several pictures in that topic link I posted above.

Mike

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Bart
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 05/28/06

Loc: Somewhere near Charlottesville...

Re: Orion pier extension new

[Re: hudson_yak]
#3094598 - 05/09/09 02:26 PM

Thanks

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Gary
sage

Reged: 06/12/05

Loc: Southeast, Ga

Re: Orion pier extension new

[Re: Bart]
#3096474 - 05/10/09 03:52 PM

Orion4211

This pier will work with the LXD75.
CS
Gary

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Joe Aguiar
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 02/10/07

Loc: Toront,Ontario

Re: Orion pier extension new

[Re: Gary]
#3096597 - 05/10/09 05:10 PM

Does it work on an LXD-75?

I have the Antares 20" half pier where the Orions is 16" & yes I use it on a Meade LXD-75 mount & should be the same on almost every EQ5/CG5 mount

Joe

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cavefrog
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 11/11/08

Loc: loozyanna

Re: Orion pier extension new

[Re: Joe Aguiar]
#3097018 - 05/10/09 09:16 PM

I have one on an asgt-cg5 mount. yeah it is pretty heavy. I would guess somewhere about 15lbs. works great!

Theo

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Pedestal
Post Laureate

Reged: 03/11/06

Loc: Smoggy Bottom, Baytown,Texas

Re: Orion pier extension new

[Re: cavefrog]
#3097047 - 05/10/09 09:38 PM

Thank you all for the responses. I have a homemade extension, from sch 80 pipe, I was hoping the Orion unit might be somewhat lighter. Seems it is not.
Hubert

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