Description:

This new versatile iOptron 8044 mini-pier is designed to accommodate multiple iOptron GoTo mounts and tripods. The 8044 eight inch extension allows compact to midsized iOptron mount heads to attach to iOptron tripods from formally non compatible lines. With a little do it yourself modification it can also attach iOptron mounts to non iOptron supports.

Features

• Versatile design to adapt most iOptron mounts and tripods
• CNC machined
• 3-point leveling (for 8061A carbon fiber tripod only)

The following mounts can be mounted onto the MiniPier:

• HAZ31/46 (3/8-16 locking knob)
• CEM26/HEM27/GEM28/HAE29 (2X M6 screws, 83mm separation, 1X center post)
• CEM40/HAE43/HEM44/GEM45 (2X M6 screws, 103mm separation, 1X center post)
• HEM15/HAE16/HAE18 ultra compact strain wave gear mount (3/8-16 locking knob)
• SkyTracker Pro/SkyGuider Pro (3/8-16 locking knob)
• SkyHunter (3/8-16 locking knob)
• Camera and other equipment with a 3/8-16 mounting hole

The MiniPier fits these iOptron tripod/pier:

• Carbon fiber tripod (8061/8061A)
• CEM26/GEM28 tripod (2X M6 screws, 83mm separation)
• CEM40/GEM45/iEQ30 tripod (2X M6 screws, 103mm separation)
• CEM70/CEM60/iEQ45 tripod (2X M8 screws, 120mm separation)
• CEM25/ZEQ25 tripod (3/8-16 thread adapter)
• 3211 SmartEQ/SGP/STP/SkyHunter tripod (3/8-16 thread adapter)
• Tri-pier (M6 and M8screws)
• Other tripod with 3/8-16 mounting screw or threaded mounting holes matching the plate mounting holes

DOES NOTfit onto the following pier:

• Tri-pier 360/360A
• Permanent pier

Specifications

• Height: 178mm (7")
• Top plate diameter: 124mm
• Bottom plate diameter: 134mm, with 3 recessed holes for working with 8061A for fine leveling adjustment