Observatory Pier Series 273.
The Observatory Pier Series 273 is intended for use in a permanent observatory situation. The Observatory Piers are available in selected heights and made from steel tube 273mm outside diameter, 5mm wall thickness and with a 20mm thick baseplate. The steel is sandblasted inside and outside, coated with an anti rusting agent and on the outside painted in gloss black two pack enamel. The inside of the tube is painted with several coats of epoxy rust preventative paint. The pier baseplate is slotted to permit +/-5 degrees movement. The fine azimuth adjustment bracket is supplied with the pier. The piers are available in standard heights of: 600mm, 700mm, 800mm, 900mm, 1000mm, 1100mm, 1300mm and 1500mm. Large diameter holes exist in the top and bottom flanges to permit cable routing through to the observatory floor.

The photograph shows 900mm high version. Scale at base of pier is 300mm steel rule.

Observatory Pier Professional Series.
The Observatory Pier Professional Series is a fully steel fabricated pier suited to specialist observatory applications and requirements. Further details can be supplied by request.

The photograph shows 600mm high version.