Orion 7394 Atlas Telescope Mount Extension Steel Pier Raises Mount Head 8.4 inch
Orion 7394 Atlas steel pier extension that raises the mount head 8.4 inch for better telescope clearance.
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What we liked
- + 8.4 inch rise keeps long refractors from hitting tripod legs near the zenith
- + Steel construction adds rigidity rather than introducing wobble
- + Made for the Atlas mount, so it bolts on without adapters
Trade-offs
- - Fits Atlas-class mounts only, so owners of other brands need a different pier
- - Raises the eyepiece too, which can mean using a step stool for some targets
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