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Who makes this portable pier?

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#1 EVS

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Posted 13 February 2025 - 09:43 PM

I can’t find any marking. 
 

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Posted 13 February 2025 - 10:19 PM

That appears to be an Altair Astro Starbase Tripod, which was made in England. I believe those were made about 10-12 years ago. Don't know if they are still in production.


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Posted 13 February 2025 - 11:36 PM

That appears to be an Altair Astro Starbase Tripod, which was made in England. I believe those were made about 10-12 years ago. Don't know if they are still in production.

Good call!

 

https://www.cloudyni...od-review-r2946

 

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#4 EVS

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Posted 14 February 2025 - 09:08 AM

Thanks for the reply with product name and link. There was one at Stellar Vision in Tucson last week and friend I was with purchased. 

 


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Posted 14 February 2025 - 11:00 AM

Interesting looking beast.  I wonder if you could fabricate one yourself without having to have your own professional metal shop.



#6 SoCalPaul

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Posted 14 February 2025 - 11:37 AM

Reminds me of an old-timey toy from my youth called an Erector Set:

 

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