iOptron 5" MiniPier for CEM26, HEM27, HAE29, and GEM28

iOptron 5" MiniPier for CEM26, GEM28, HEM27, and HAE29 Mounts (#8040)

Give your gear a little lift—without sacrificing stability.

Need a little extra clearance between your telescope and tripod legs? The iOptron 5" MiniPier (#8040) is the perfect way to raise your iOptron mount just enough to prevent diagonal collisions, allow for more comfortable eyepiece placement, or accommodate cameras and accessories that require a bit more breathing room.

Designed to integrate cleanly with CEM26, GEM28, HEM27, and HAE29 mount heads, this compact aluminum riser is lightweight, rigid, and field-ready—offering just the right boost without adding bulk to your setup.

Key Features:

• Adds 5.5" (140mm) of Vertical Clearance:
  Provides extra height between your optical tube and the tripod—especially helpful when using refractors, long-focus scopes, or imaging gear.

• Precision Die-Cast and Machined Metal Construction:
  Built to iOptron’s quality standards with a solid aluminum body that minimizes flex while keeping weight to a minimum.

• Compact and Portable:
  Weighs just 1 lb 9 oz (710g), making it easy to transport with your grab-and-go setup. Small enough to live in your mount case between sessions.

• Clean Fit with iOptron LiteRoc Tripods and Mount Heads:
  Designed for a seamless fit between mount and tripod—no adapters or guesswork needed.

• Compatible Mounts:

  • CEM26

  • GEM28

  • HEM27

  • HAE29

Technical Specifications:

Observing Tip:

Even small increases in mount height can make a big difference in field usability—especially when imaging or sharing views with multiple observers of different heights. The 5" MiniPier helps prevent your scope from swinging too close to the tripod legs during low-altitude slewing or when using diagonals and long accessories.