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Old 12-02-2015, 06:08 PM
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Just seen that AstroPete is getting these stocked around the end of March. I was just wondering what everyone's thoughts are on the advantages/disadvantages of the pier mount over the standard tripod legs model.

For just AZ goto mode what would be its competition at that payload. It claims 20kg at AZ, I take it by that they mean 10kgs each side.


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Old 12-02-2015, 08:26 PM
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i like the pier design of the 1799 model
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Old 13-02-2015, 12:22 AM
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I suppose it combines a bit of both. The stability of a tripod with the freedom of movement of a pier. Not a bad arrangement really.
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