{"product_id":"ascent-200-eq3-200mm-pier-extension-for-sky-watcher-eq3","title":"ASCENT 200 EQ3 – 200mm Pier Extension for Sky-Watcher EQ3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGive your EQ3 setup more room to move.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eDark Clear Skies ASCENT 200 EQ3\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 200mm tripod pier extension designed for Sky-Watcher EQ3\/EQ5 mount setups. It raises the mount above the tripod head, creating extra space around the tripod for your telescope and attached accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat additional height can help reduce clearance problems when a long telescope tube, diagonal or imaging equipment approaches the tripod legs. It is a practical addition for visual observing and astrophotography setups where space around the mount matters.\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-eq3-pier-extension-front.png?v=1790090721\" alt=\"Dark Clear Skies ASCENT 200 EQ3 black 200mm pier extension, complete 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 EQ3 black 200mm pier extension, complete front view\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt around your EQ3 setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200mm pier extension:\u003c\/strong\u003e adds height between the tripod and mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEQ3 mounting adapter:\u003c\/strong\u003e supplied with the raised circular adapter shown in the photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen four-pillar construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e provides access to the central fixing area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e with engraved ASCENT 200EQ3 and Dark Clear Skies branding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied fitting hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e includes the screws, washer, locating post and hex key pictured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\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 EQ3\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\"\u003eMount compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSky-Watcher EQ3\/EQ5\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\n\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-eq3-top-adapter.png?v=1790090740\" alt=\"ASCENT 200 EQ3 pier extension upper mounting plate and EQ3 adapter detail\" 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 EQ3 pier extension upper mounting plate and EQ3 adapter detail\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the complete dedicated EQ3\/EQ5 pier extension (COKEN-TA828). It is not designed for ZWO mounts. For ZWO AM3, AM3N, AM5, AM5N or AM7, choose the standard ASCENT 200 (COKEN-TA655); an AXISBASE EQ3\/EQ5 adapter is required when using that standard pier on an EQ3\/EQ5 tripod.\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-eq3-supplied-hardware.png?v=1790090775\" alt=\"ASCENT 200 EQ3 supplied screws, washer, locating post and hex key\" 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 EQ3 supplied screws, washer, locating post and hex key\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eASCENT 200 EQ3 pier extension with the fitted EQ3 adapter, four smaller socket-head screws, one larger socket-head screw, one locating post, one washer and one hex key, as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitting:\u003c\/strong\u003e please check your mount and tripod connection against the mounting views before ordering. Available clearance depends on your telescope, accessories and tripod arrangement. Telescope, mount head and tripod are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dark Clear Skies","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":55672791597432,"sku":"DCS-ASCENT-200-EQ3","price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/dcs-ascent-200-eq3-pier-extension-front.png?v=1790090721","url":"https:\/\/www.darkclearskies.co.uk\/products\/ascent-200-eq3-200mm-pier-extension-for-sky-watcher-eq3","provider":"Dark Clear Skies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}