New Monolith pier??

[BT Technologies]

I hope Shahin from PWT (Particle Wave Technologies) gets out here and announces his newest pier!! C'mon Shahin!!

[pwt]

Brian,

We will be introducing not only a new line of portable piers, but permanent piers as well. The new portable piers are base on Monolith portable pier, but cost less. I have attached a photo. The new piers will be available in late January.

Shahin Zarehparvar
Particle Wave Technologies

[BT Technologies]

VERY nice Shahin! If these are as nice as the Monolith (and it looks like they are), you will have a real winner here!!

Originally Posted by pwt

Brian,

We will be introducing not only a new line of portable piers, but permanent piers as well. The new portable piers are base on Monolith portable pier, but cost less. I have attached a photo. The new piers will be available in late January.

Shahin Zarehparvar
Particle Wave Technologies

[Frank Boyle]

I have been keeping my eye on your products. Do you have an aproximate price for your new pier?

Frank Boyle

Originally Posted by pwt

Brian,

We will be introducing not only a new line of portable piers, but permanent piers as well. The new portable piers are base on Monolith portable pier, but cost less. I have attached a photo. The new piers will be available in late January.

Shahin Zarehparvar
Particle Wave Technologies

[pwt]

Thank you for your interest Frank. The prices depend on which diameter pier and whether it is fixed or variable height. I would like to wait another couple of weeks before I announce the prices, because I am trying to price it as low as possible. I will have the price established in the next week or two when the production starts. One thing I can say is the prices will be significantly less than Monolith.

Thanks,

Shahin

[Frank Boyle]

I recently purchased a Takahashi NJP mount from Bryan at BT technology so whichever size you think would work best for this mount.

Do you think that delivery will be faster than with the Monolith? Will it be as stable?

Frank Boyle

Originally Posted by pwt

Thank you for your interest Frank. The prices depend on which diameter pier and whether it is fixed or variable height. I would like to wait another couple of weeks before I announce the prices, because I am trying to price it as low as possible. I will have the price established in the next week or two when the production starts. One thing I can say is the prices will be significantly less than Monolith.

Thanks,

Shahin

[pwt]

Originally Posted by Frank Boyle

I recently purchased a Takahashi NJP mount from Bryan at BT technology so whichever size you think would work best for this mount.

Do you think that delivery will be faster than with the Monolith? Will it be as stable?

Frank Boyle

Frank,

The small version is actually 7" in diameter. It is build very rigid so that it can perform double duty for medium size mounts as well. This is specially important if you would like to have the lightest possible pier.

The small diameter will handle the NJP, MI-250, AP 900 and etc. however, for imaging, especially if you already have a larger mount or might get one in the fuuture; I suggest the 10" diameter.

[starbuck]

PWT, I have a Paramount ME mount and I am currently debating what kind of pier to get for it.

I have a Takahashi TOA-150 refractor and a Mewlon 300 on order. What would you recommend for this combination? Please keep in mind that I plan to do visual as well as imaging with this eqpt so I need something that will be very stable.

I look forward to your reply.

John

Originally Posted by pwt

Frank,

The small version is actually 7" in diameter. It is build very rigid so that it can perform double duty for medium size mounts as well. This is specially important if you would like to have the lightest possible pier.

The small diameter will handle the NJP, MI-250, AP 900 and etc. however, for imaging, especially if you already have a larger mount or might get one in the fuuture; I suggest the 10" diameter.

[pwt]

John,

Thank you for your interest. Considering your equipment and the fact that you will be using both telescopes for visual and imaging; I suggest a 40" or 42" tall pier. Paramount ME is a rather tall mount (approx. 20" to the center of DEC axis, so on top of a 40 or a 42" tall pier it provides comfortable position for visual use with both TOA-150 and Mewlon 300, though there are always compromises.

The recommendation above is only a guide and a starting point. Factors such as your latitude, how tall you are, your method of viewing (seated or standing) and the balance point of the telescopes (heavier on the eyepiece end due to guide scope, large finder and etc.) all make a difference in the best possible height.

Of course the above heights are for fixed height piers. We offer two portable piers and two perm. piers which are variable in height via the height adjustable center column. The two piers are engineered for specific payloads. In your case the larger of the two which is 10" column is the preferred choice. The larger diameter is of course more rigid, can carry heavier load and dampen vibration quicker.

I suggest calling me at your convenience to discuss all your choices and options in detail.

Regards,

Shahin Zarehparvar
Particle Wave Technologies

Originally Posted by starbuck

PWT, I have a Paramount ME mount and I am currently debating what kind of pier to get for it.

I have a Takahashi TOA-150 refractor and a Mewlon 300 on order. What would you recommend for this combination? Please keep in mind that I plan to do visual as well as imaging with this eqpt so I need something that will be very stable.

I look forward to your reply.

John

[starbuck]

Thank you PWT for your post. Do you make an adjustable pier so I that I do not have to compromise on which size I "think" will work for me?

I know that AP just came out with an adjustable pier but I like the look of the Monolith.


John

Originally Posted by pwt

John,

Thank you for your interest. Considering your equipment and the fact that you will be using both telescopes for visual and imaging; I suggest a 40" or 42" tall pier. Paramount ME is a rather tall mount (approx. 20" to the center of DEC axis, so on top of a 40 or a 42" tall pier it provides comfortable position for visual use with both TOA-150 and Mewlon 300, though there are always compromises.

The recommendation above is only a guide and a starting point. Factors such as your latitude, how tall you are, your method of viewing (seated or standing) and the balance point of the telescopes (heavier on the eyepiece end due to guide scope, large finder and etc.) all make a difference in the best possible height.

Of course the above heights are for fixed height piers. We offer two portable piers and two perm. piers which are variable in height via the height adjustable center column. The two piers are engineered for specific payloads. In your case the larger of the two which is 10" column is the preferred choice. The larger diameter is of course more rigid, can carry heavier load and dampen vibration quicker.

I suggest calling me at your convenience to discuss all your choices and options in detail.

Regards,

Shahin Zarehparvar
Particle Wave Technologies