Uploaded August 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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IMPORTANT UPDATE: For a quicker drop in set up, remove the threads from the EQ head PVC adapter and cut 5/8" off the extension bolt. Easier rotation for polar alignment too. Be sure to wear a respirator when grinding off the PVC threads. :)

How to build your own telescope mount pier extension for most Orion, Sky-Watcher or Celestron telescope tripod mounts.