This is the pier and cover design that I was talking above
http://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/fe...telescope-pier
Very effective in a minimalist way.
And this is the best pier design that I have seen as its adjustable while maintaining perfect rigidity
http://spazioinwind.libero.it/gpasi/tech/pier/pier.htm
I used this design for several piers in different locations and in my Sirius Observatory.
Allan