iOptron MiniPier for HAE69, HAE43, and HAZ71 Mounts (#8043)
Extra clearance for your mount—where and when you need it.
Need more elbow room between your mount and tripod legs? The iOptron MiniPier (#8043) provides an additional 8 inches (200mm) of height, helping you avoid ground strikes and improving usability with long optical tubes, imaging setups, or refractors with rear-mounted focusers.
Purpose-built for iOptron's strain wave gear mounts like the HAE69, HAE43, and HAZ71, this robust pier extension installs easily between your mount and tripod or pier to give your system a cleaner line of sight and better clearance during slewing and tracking.
Key Features:
8" (200mm) Height Extension: Adds valuable clearance between your mount and tripod legs—great for longer scopes or when using camera equipment that needs more room to maneuver.
Compatible with Multiple Mounts: Designed to fit the HAE69, HAE43, and HAZ71 mounts natively. Also supports CEM70, CEM40, and GEM45 heads with the same bolt pattern.
Rugged All-Metal Construction: Machined aluminum with a durable anodized finish, built to handle heavy payloads and frequent field setups.
Precision-Fitted Top Plate (152mm Diameter): Custom-sized to accept a wide range of iOptron mount heads with perfect alignment and stability.
Universal Base Compatibility: Attaches securely to several iOptron tripod and pier options:
CEM70/CEM60/iEQ45 Tripod (#8023ACC)
Tri-Pier (#8034)
Tri-Pier 360 (#8037A)
Permanent Pier (#8038)
Secure Bolt Pattern: Bottom mounting holes are pre-drilled for 2x M8 bolts spaced on a 130mm diameter circle—a common iOptron pier/tripod standard for seamless integration.
Technical Specifications:
Feature
Specification
Height
8" (200mm)
Top Plate Diameter
152mm
Mount Compatibility
HAE69, HAE43, HAZ71, CEM70, CEM40, GEM45
Bottom Mounting Pattern
2x M8 bolts on 130mm diameter circle
Tripod Compatibility
#8023ACC, #8034, #8037A, #8038
Material
Anodized aluminum
Use Case
Elevating mount for clearance and comfort
Observing Tip:
If you're using a refractor with a long focal length, or find your diagonal or camera getting too close to the tripod legs, this MiniPier is a simple and effective solution. It also helps when setting up on uneven terrain by giving your mount more flexibility in balancing and slewing positions without physical obstruction.
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