{"id":92924,"date":"2026-01-07T18:59:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T17:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=92924"},"modified":"2026-03-20T11:33:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T10:33:42","slug":"omegon-pro-pier-extension-kolossus-mount-half-column","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/omegon-pro-pier-extension-kolossus-montering-halfzuil\/","title":{"rendered":"Omegon Pro Pier Extension for Colossus Mount"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Omegon Pro Half Column - extra height for comfortable observing<\/strong><br>The Omegon Pro half column raises your Colossus parallellogram mount by 20 centimeters, allowing for relaxed standing observing. Ideal for taller observers or with low tripods. Thanks to this half column, looking toward the zenith becomes much easier, without any uncomfortable bending or stretching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Omegon-Pro-halfzuil-voor-Kolossus-montering-3.jpg\" alt=\"Omegon Pro-Half column sloped bottom with visible mounting slots and matte black coating\" class=\"wp-image-92926\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solid and reliable<\/strong><br>Sturdy and made of high-quality aluminum, the half column offers the same stability as your Colossus mount. No need to worry about wobbling or unstable positions during observations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Omegon-Pro-halfzuil-voor-Kolossus-montering-2.jpg\" alt=\"Omegon Pro Half Column applied between Colossus mount and telescope tripod during assembly\" class=\"wp-image-92928\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Compatible with telescopic tripod<\/strong><br>Prefer to use an EQ-5 type telescope tripod? No problem. With this half column, you can easily and securely mount your Colossus on virtually any tripod, without the need for additional expensive or bulky accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What we recommend<\/strong><br>\u2713 Comfortable standing observation: raises your setup by 20 cm<br>\u2713 Zenit observation: easier and clearer<br>\u2713 Colossus mount: stable and reliable support<br>\u2713 Use with EQ-5 tripod: quick and easy<br>\u2717 Independent use: not suitable without a Colossus mount<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>General<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Series<\/td><td>Pro<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Material<\/td><td>Aluminum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Increase<\/td><td>20 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Compatibility<\/td><td>Colossus parallelogram mount, EQ-5 tripod<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0;--tw-border-spacing-y: 0;--tw-translate-x: 0;--tw-translate-y: 0;--tw-rotate: 0;--tw-skew-x: 0;--tw-skew-y: 0;--tw-scale-x: 1;--tw-scale-y: 1;--tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity;--tw-ring-offset-width: 0px;--tw-ring-offset-color: #fff;--tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000;--tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000;--tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000;border: 0px solid #e5e7eb;font-weight: 600;color: #34363d;font-family: Inter, 'Inter Fallback', ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif;font-size: 14px;background-color: #fdfdfe\">Omegon Pro-Half Column<\/span><span style=\"color: #34363d;font-family: Inter, 'Inter Fallback', ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif;font-size: 14px;background-color: #fdfdfe\">\u00a0Comes with sturdy aluminum housing and mounting points - 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