Description
Starfield Optics Tri-Pier for astrophotography – Advanced Hex-Core Portable Pier
Built to outperform. Engineered to inspire confidence.
The Starfield Pier-1000B is the Starfield Optics Tri-Pier for astrophotography that delivers next-level stability and mechanical precision in a field-ready format. This is a complete redesign of the original Tri-Pier 1000, upgrading everything from the internal leg deployment system to the hexagonal center column so your portable pier feels rock-solid, smooth to use, and built for repeatable setups.
Starfield Optics Tri-Pier 1000B Key Features
Revolutionary Internal Slide System – Smooth, Silent, Repeat
Forget old-school exposed clamps and clunky hardware. The Pier-1000B uses a fully enclosed internal slide system for cleaner operation, faster setup, and long-term durability. With a smooth glide and a secure lock, the legs deploy and retract in seconds, making this Starfield Optics Tri-Pier for astrophotography ideal for travel, backyard sessions, and outreach.
Hexagonal Center Column – Rock-Solid Stability
The bold hex-core design isn’t just about looks—it’s a structural powerhouse. With six bracing angles instead of four, the Pier-1000B resists torsional flex and delivers uncompromising rigidity. When you’re running long exposures or carrying heavier imaging gear, this portable pier keeps tracking steady and your setup locked in with confidence—exactly what you want in a Starfield Optics Tri-Pier for astrophotography.
Vibration-Dampening Feet – Lock & Level Like a Pro
Each leg ends with industrial-grade, quick-adjust feet engineered to absorb vibration and stabilize on uneven terrain. The red locking collars provide instant visual confirmation that everything is locked and ready. Based on direct customer feedback, the Pier-1000B increases the adjustment range so your portable pier levels faster and holds firm on gravel, grass, or rugged ground.
Adjustment range: 55mm / 2” per foot
Industrial-Grade Construction – Built for Battle
From laser-cut steel plates to precision welds and CNC-bent joints, the Pier-1000B is engineered like a tank but built with the finesse required for precision astronomy. This isn’t a tripod you’ll outgrow—it’s a long-term foundation designed to reduce vibration, withstand harsh conditions, and perform reliably wherever you set up your Starfield Optics Tri-Pier for astrophotography.
Specifications
- Material: High-grade laser-cut steel
- Construction: Welded frame with CNC precision bending
- Column design: Hexagonal profile
- Leg deployment: Fully enclosed internal slide mechanism
- Feet: Quick-adjust vibration-dampening feet with locking collars
- Mount compatibility: Universal top plate included with 3/8 bolt; mount adapters available for Sky-Watcher, iOptron, Celestron, and more
- Weight: 22 lb / 10 kg
- Recommended Payload capacity: 180 lb
- Carry bag: Included
Why Choose the Pier-1000B?
If you’re tired of flimsy tripods, exposed mechanisms, and unstable setups, the Pier-1000B changes the game. It’s rugged, field-tested, and engineered to give you the confidence to focus on what matters—capturing the cosmos with the Starfield Optics Tri-Pier for astrophotography.
FAQ
Q1) Is this a tripod or a pier?
It’s a portable telescope pier with deployable legs—built to deliver pier-like rigidity with tripod-like leveling and portability.
Q2) What makes it better for astrophotography than a standard tripod?
The Pier-1000B is designed to reduce torsional flex and improve stability using a hex-core column plus an enclosed leg system and vibration-dampening feet—helpful for long exposures, guiding consistency, and wind resistance.
Q3) How fast is setup?
Very fast. The internal slide leg system deploys and retracts smoothly, then locks down securely for repeatable setups.
Q4) Can I use it on uneven ground?
Yes. Each foot has a wide adjustment range (90 mm / 3.5" per foot) so you can level on uneven terrain like gravel, grass, or hardpack.
Q5) Does it include a carry bag?
Yes—a carry bag is included, and the pier also has a built-in carry handle.
Q6) Will it work with my ZWO AM5 / AM3?
Yes. The Pier-1000B includes a 3/8" adapter plate that works with mounts like the ZWO AM5/AM3.
Q7) Will it work with Sky-Watcher EQ6-R / HEQ5 / EQ6?
Often yes, but these typically require an optional mount adapter plate.
Q8) Will it work with iOptron mounts (HEM/HAE, GEM, CEM)?
Many iOptron models can be supported, but adapter needs vary by mount. If you tell us your exact model, we’ll recommend the correct plate.
Q9) What payload can it handle?
The Pier-1000B supports up to 190 lb total payload capacity. (As always, imaging performance also depends on mount limits, balance, wind, and ground conditions.)
Q10) Does it come with the mount adapter for my specific mount?
It includes the universal 3/8" adapter plate. Brand-specific plates (Sky-Watcher, iOptron, Celestron, etc.) are typically optional depending on your mount.
Q11) Is it good for visual observing too?
Absolutely. The rigidity and damping make it excellent for high magnification and outreach setups where stability matters.
Q12) How do I know which adapter to buy?
Send us your mount model and an approximate total payload (mount head + telescope + counterweights/accessories). We’ll confirm the best match.