{"product_id":"ascent-200-200mm-tripod-pier-extension-standard","title":"ASCENT 200 – 200mm Tripod Pier Extension (Standard)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGive your telescope setup more room above the tripod.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eDark Clear Skies ASCENT 200\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 200mm tripod pier extension compatible with ZWO AM3, AM3N, AM5, AM5N and AM7 mounts. It connects directly to the ZWO TC40 tripod and features an open four-pillar design, circular mounting plates and a black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePositioned between a compatible tripod and mount, a pier extension raises the mounting position to create additional space around the tripod head. This can help with clearance for a long telescope tube, diagonal or imaging accessories as the telescope moves across the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:24px auto;max-width:560px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/dcs-ascent-200-standard-pier-extension-full.png?v=1790091737\" alt=\"Dark Clear Skies ASCENT 200 standard 200mm pier extension, full-height front view\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:560px;height:auto;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"margin-top:10px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003eDark Clear Skies ASCENT 200 standard 200mm pier extension, full-height front view\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA practical addition to your observing or imaging rig\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200mm extension:\u003c\/strong\u003e adds height at the tripod head where your setup needs extra clearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen four-pillar construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps the central fixing area accessible during assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple mounting holes and slots:\u003c\/strong\u003e the photographs show the actual plate layouts so you can check the connection required for your equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaised circular adapter:\u003c\/strong\u003e supplied in the configuration pictured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e with engraved ASCENT 200 and Dark Clear Skies branding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitting hardware supplied:\u003c\/strong\u003e includes the screws, washers, thumbscrews, locating post and hex keys shown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark Clear Skies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASCENT 200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eVersion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTripod pier extension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFour pillars with circular mounting plates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:24px auto;max-width:560px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/dcs-ascent-200-standard-top-adapter.png?v=1790091770\" alt=\"ASCENT 200 standard pier extension raised circular adapter and upper mounting plate\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:560px;height:auto;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"margin-top:10px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003eASCENT 200 standard pier extension raised circular adapter and upper mounting plate\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eASCENT 200 standard pier extension, the circular adapter shown fitted, and the accompanying fixing hardware and hex keys pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:24px auto;max-width:560px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/dcs-ascent-200-standard-fitting-hardware.png?v=1790091802\" alt=\"ASCENT 200 standard pier extension supplied fixing hardware, washers and hex keys\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:560px;height:auto;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"margin-top:10px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003eASCENT 200 standard pier extension supplied fixing hardware, washers and hex keys\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConfirmed mount and tripod compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount head:\u003c\/strong\u003e ZWO AM3, AM3N, AM5, AM5N and AM7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eTripod\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eConnection required\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZWO TC40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect connection; no additional tripod adapter required.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSky-Watcher EQ6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/axisbase-eq6-tripod-pier-extension-adapter\"\u003eAXISBASE EQ6 adapter\u003c\/a\u003e (COKEN-TA830), sold separately.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSky-Watcher EQ3\/EQ5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/axisbase-eq3-eq5-tripod-pier-extension-adapter\"\u003eAXISBASE EQ3\/EQ5 adapter\u003c\/a\u003e (COKEN-TA831), sold separately.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows the supported ZWO mounts to be used on a TC40 tripod, or on an EQ6 or EQ3\/EQ5 tripod with the appropriate AXISBASE adapter. The necessary mounting screws are included with the pier extension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the standard version for these ZWO combinations.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dedicated ASCENT 200 EQ3 and ASCENT 200 EQ6 extensions use different fittings and are not designed for ZWO mounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplier reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e COKEN-TA655. Available clearance depends on your telescope and accessory arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTelescope, mount head and tripod are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dark Clear Skies","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":55672797593976,"sku":"DCS-ASCENT-200","price":129.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/dcs-ascent-200-standard-pier-extension-full.png?v=1790091737","url":"https:\/\/www.darkclearskies.co.uk\/products\/ascent-200-200mm-tripod-pier-extension-standard","provider":"Dark Clear Skies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}