Mobile Observatories, Pier-Tech 3 Telescope Pier

Mobile Observatories

Pier-Tech 3

The PT3 has been re-designed from the ground up to provide even better performance than the previous PT3 version. Now with dual lifting columns that simultaneously lift the telescope and mount, through a 20” travel distance. This design renders rock solid adjustment with a push of a button. The addition of the second lifting column to the PT3 provides a guided precision lift that allows CCD imaging at high powers thru its total 20” travel. Lifting capacity is 1100 pounds and can withstand a bending moment of 448 pounds at 52 inches from center of the pier.

Features of the Pier-Tech 3 Telescope Pier

• Supplied with 120Volt controller.

• Dual lifting columns allow a guided precision 20 inch lift.

• Stays level and polar aligned at every height.

• Can be made portable with optional legs and castors attachment.

• 1100 pound lift capacity.

• Minimum pier height is 28 1/2 inches, Maximum pier height is 48 1/2 inches (all dimensions are +/- 1 inch)

• Aluminum and powder coated steel construction for corrosion resistance.

• Flat, top pier plate is included in price. There will be an additional charge for adapting to mounts that do not attach to a flat top plate. Contact Pier-Tech for additional information.

• Great for roll-off roof observatories or dome observatories.

• Ergonomic and handicapped accessible.

• Great for viewers of different standing heights such as children.

• Designed for CCD imaging at high powers.

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Pier-Tech 3 Telescope Pier Pricing

Item #

Description

Price

PT3

Pier-Tech 3

$3300.00

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