{"id":90475,"date":"2025-11-30T09:33:45","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T08:33:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=90475"},"modified":"2026-09-29T20:03:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T18:03:32","slug":"sky-watcher-16-inch-extension-tube-eq5-heq5","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-16-inch-extension-tube-eq5-heq5\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher 16 inch (40.6 cm) Extension Pier for EQ5 &amp; HEQ5"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Sky-Watcher Extension Column for EQ5 and HEQ5: Forty Centimeters More Comfort<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This extension column is placed between the tripod and your EQ5, HEQ5, or AZ-EQ5 head. The extra height of approximately 40 cm means you can remain standing and observe in comfort, even during long sessions. No more hunched backs when observing objects high in the sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Skywatcher-EQ5HEQ5-AZ-EQ5-Zuilverlenging-Verlengstuk-voor-monteringen.jpg\" alt=\"Skywatcher EQ5\/HEQ5\/AZ-EQ5 column extension mounted on steel tripod as an extra high column between tripod and mount.\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Equally important: long tubes like a 150\/1200 refractor or a large Newtonian will no longer hit the tripod legs when rotating. This way, you can use the full range of your mount without bumping or rebalancing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Approximately 40 cm (16 inches) extra height<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Prevent long pipes from hitting the tripod legs<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Sturdy steel construction weighing 5.5 kg<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compatibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suitable for the Sky-Watcher EQ5, NEQ-5, HEQ5, and AZ-EQ5 GT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td>Extension column<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Length<\/strong><\/td><td>40 cm (16 inches)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/td><td>5.5 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Suitable for<\/strong><\/td><td>EQ5, NEQ-5, HEQ5, AZ-EQ5 GT<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The disassembly of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/brands\/sky-watcher\/\">Sky-Watcher<\/a> is a base that will last you for years. Unsure which mount is best for your telescope and your goals? Contact us, we'd be happy to help you decide.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Steel extension pillar of approximately 40 cm that fits between the tripod and the EQ5 or HEQ5 mount head. 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