{"id":33120,"date":"2025-11-08T19:52:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T18:52:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=33120"},"modified":"2026-08-25T15:11:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T13:11:16","slug":"ioptron-skyhunter-pier-extension","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/ioptron-skyhunter-pier-extension\/","title":{"rendered":"iOptron SkyHunter Pier-Extension"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>iOptron SkyHunter Pier-Extension: Half column for your SkyHunter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The iOptron SkyHunter Pier Extension raises your SkyHunter mount 190 mm higher on your tripod. This extra height gives your telescope clearance around the tripod legs, which is especially important when observing near the zenith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The aluminum half-column screws with the standard 3\/8 inch thread between the tripod and mount, adding hardly any weight to the setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iOptron-Zuilverlenging-SkyHunter-Pier-Extension.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron SkyHunter Pier-Extension\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Clear view of the zenith<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without a riser, a telescope can collide with the tripod legs at steep viewing angles. With the half-column, the tube rotates freely in any direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Refractor users also benefit: the eyepiece is positioned higher, allowing for a more natural viewing posture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Included<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aluminum half column of 190 mm with 3\/8 inch thread<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Featured accessories<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Combine the half-column with the Go2Nova 8410 hand controller for a complete SkyHunter setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>For whom yes and for whom no<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2713 SkyHunter owners who regularly observe toward the zenith<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2713 Refractor users who want a more comfortable viewing height<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2717 Other mountings with different connections: check the thread first<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Suitable for<\/strong><\/td><td>iOptron SkyHunter<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Length<\/strong><\/td><td>190 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Material<\/strong><\/td><td>Aluminum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Connection<\/strong><\/td><td>3\/8 inch thread<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find more mounts and accessories for this merk at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/brands\/ioptron\/\">iOptron merk page<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The iOptron SkyHunter Pier-Extension comes with a 190 mm aluminum half-pillar with a 3\/8 inch thread: extra working height and clearance for the SkyHunter 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