Baader Octagonal Steel Pillar, for GM1 & GM2

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The foundation of any high-performance astronomical system is its structural stability. This professional-grade steel pillar, engineered by our long-standing strategic partner Baader Planetarium, represents the pinnacle of vibration management and structural rigidity. Designed through rigorous modal analysis, the pillar is specifically optimized to eliminate resonance and provide an uncompromisingly stiff platform for your instrumentation.

Technical Specifications

The pillar features a sophisticated cone-shaped, octagonal geometry fabricated from high-grade welded steel. This specific architecture is chosen for its active vibration-damping properties, ensuring that the tracking and pointing precision of your 10Micron mount is never compromised by environmental oscillations. With a substantial 250 kg payload capacity, it is built to support everything from portable setups to heavy professional research instruments.

• Foundation and Interface: The structure is anchored by a robust 500 x 500 mm bottom plate, while the 240 mm diameter, 1-inch thick top plate provides a massive interface for the mounting hardware.

• Acoustic and Vibrational Mass: To further enhance stability, the pillar includes three M14 threaded bolts and a central aperture designed for on-site filling with quartz sand, effectively turning the hollow structure into a solid, inert mass.

• Integrated Cable Management: To maintain the clean, snag-free workflow essential for remote or automated observatories, an internal 3-inch tube allows for seamless cable routing through the center of the pillar.

• Dimensional Versatility: Recognizing the diverse requirements of different observatory heights and user ergonomics, the pillar is available in a wide range of heights: 60, 80, 100, 115, 125, 135, 145, 155, and 165 cm.

Compatibility and System Integration

To ensure a perfect mechanical mach between the pillar and your 10Micron mount, specific leveling flanges are required. The GM1000 and AZ1000 models utilize leveling flange #2451187, while the GM2000 and AZ2000 series require flange #2451171. For enhanced operational efficiency in the field or the observatory, optional accessories such as a dedicated shelf for the control unit (#2451208) and additional accessory trays (#2451209) can be integrated directly into the pillar structure.

Procurement Note: These conical steel pillars are high-value precision components offered at subsidized pricing exclusively in conjunction with a complete 10Micron mount purchase. Due to the elaborate manufacturing process and the high-grade materials involved, they are not available as standalone products at these specific rates.