$199.00
Lite Pier Reservation Deposit
Pier Deposit
The Lite Pier provides a mid-range option, combining strength and versatility for a variety of telescope configurations. A reservation deposit of $199 is required, followed by a monthly fee of $199. Includes basic technical support, and is suitable for those seeking extra stability without the higher cost of larger models.
Piggyback telescope fee: +$100 / month / additional piggyback or side-by-side system for all pier types.
Each additional piggy back system will no longer incur an additional installation fee.
Basic technical support: A variety of simple, non-time consuming tasks are offered gratis.
Includes, but is not limited to, the addition and removal of lens caps for calibration frames, the reseating of USB cables, power cycling requests, sanity checks, etc.
Advanced technical support: More complex tech support tasks are billed at $50/hr.
Includes, but is not limited to, collimation, tip tilt, additional polar alignments, setup changes, filter changes, camera rotation, remote tech support, etc.
Disassembly fee: $199
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Seestar S30 (Limited Opportunity!)
$350.00Limited opportunity to buy a S30 for remote imaging use at Starfront at an incredible discount! These Seestars are already stocked on site so no shipping costs/timing + free installation is included, but this purchase opportunity is only for customers who are willing to be a Seestar Pier Rental customer for a minimum of 3 months.
Please see here for additional details: https://discord.com/channels/1249909998952382515/1255720061935550507/1383090432547881042
Heavy Pier Reservation Deposit
$399.00The Heavy Pier is designed for the most demanding setups, providing maximum stability and strength for large telescopes. A reservation deposit of $399 is required, with a monthly charge of $399 thereafter. Ideal for serious astrophotographers, this pier includes basic technical support and is built to handle substantial loads.
Piggyback telescope fee: +$100 / month / additional piggyback or side-by-side system for all pier types.
Each additional piggy back system will no longer incur an additional installation fee.
Basic technical support: A variety of simple, non-time consuming tasks are offered gratis.
Includes, but is not limited to, the addition and removal of lens caps for calibration frames, the reseating of USB cables, power cycling requests, sanity checks, etc.
Advanced technical support: More complex tech support tasks are billed at $50/hr.
Includes, but is not limited to, collimation, tip tilt, additional polar alignments, setup changes, filter changes, camera rotation, remote tech support, etc.
Disassembly fee: $399
Standard Pier Reservation Deposit
$299.00The Standard Pier offers a solid, reliable foundation for more advanced setups, with enhanced capacity for heavier equipment. With a one-time reservation deposit of $299, followed by a monthly charge of $299, this pier supports both amateur and professional astronomers. Basic technical support is included.
Piggyback telescope fee: +$100 / month / additional piggyback or side-by-side system for all pier types.
Each additional piggy back system will no longer incur an additional installation fee.
Basic technical support: A variety of simple, non-time consuming tasks are offered gratis.
Includes, but is not limited to, the addition and removal of lens caps for calibration frames, the reseating of USB cables, power cycling requests, sanity checks, etc.
Advanced technical support: More complex tech support tasks are billed at $50/hr.
Includes, but is not limited to, collimation, tip tilt, additional polar alignments, setup changes, filter changes, camera rotation, remote tech support, etc.
Disassembly fee: $299
Mini Pier Reservation Deposit
$149.00The Mini Pier is perfect for smaller setups, offering a compact yet stable platform for your telescope. A one-time reservation deposit of $149 is required, with a monthly charge of $149 thereafter. Ideal for amateur astronomers looking for a cost-effective solution with basic technical support included. The only flat panel allowed on a Mini pier is an OFP2 from DeepSkyDad. NOTE: iOptron CEM mounts, and EQ5/EQ6 mounts do not fit on mini piers.
Piggyback telescope fee: Piggyback and side-by-side systems are only offered for Lite pier sizes and above (e.g., Standard; Heavy).
Basic technical support: A variety of simple, non-time consuming tasks are offered gratis.
Includes, but is not limited to, the addition and removal of lens caps for calibration frames, the reseating of USB cables, power cycling requests, sanity checks, etc.
Advanced technical support: More complex tech support tasks are billed at $50/hr.
Includes, but is not limited to, collimation, tip tilt, additional polar alignments, setup changes, filter changes, camera rotation, remote tech support, etc.
Disassembly fee: $149