Sky-Watcher EQ-AL55i Pier Extension

Raise Your Mount. Expand Your Sky.

Every mount has untapped capability—performance, clearance, and comfort waiting just beneath the surface. The Sky-Watcher EQ-AL55i Pier Extension is one of those quiet upgrades that improves your mount’s behavior in the field. With eight and a half inches of added height, it opens up your observing space, prevents equipment collisions, and gives your telescope the freedom to move the way it should.

Elevation That Truly Matters

Long refractors, Newtonians, and larger SCTs often face the same challenge: counterweights or optical tubes dipping too close to the tripod legs during slews. By lifting the mount head upward, the EQ-AL55i Pier Extension provides the vital clearance needed for smooth, unhindered motion—especially when tracking objects near the meridian or at steep angles.

That added elevation also brings the eyepiece or camera to a more natural working height. Over a long night, that simple shift can make a world of difference in comfort and efficiency.

Solid, Stable, and Seamlessly Integrated

Machined from solid metal and built to match the EQ-AL55i’s stability standards, this pier extension becomes a natural continuation of the tripod. Once installed, it delivers secure, vibration-resistant height without introducing unwanted flex or instability.

Installation is straightforward and uses the mount’s existing connection interface. Everything fits cleanly, locks firmly, and becomes a reliable part of your nightly setup.

Ideal for Challenging Setups

The EQ-AL55i pier extension is especially helpful when:

• Long refractors require additional leg clearance

• Newtonians sit low enough for components to approach the tripod

• Astrophotography setups carry extended imaging trains

• High-latitude observers need geometry adjustments for smooth operation

For many sky-watchers, once this extension is added, it never comes off the tripod again.

A Simple Upgrade with Meaningful Benefits

This is the kind of accessory seasoned observers appreciate: quiet, unobtrusive, and undeniably useful. The EQ-AL55i Pier Extension works in the background to keep your telescope moving freely, your eyepiece positioned comfortably, and your observing sessions running smoothly—night after night.