[AZ-Observing] Re: telescope piers

In my opinion one should fill the pipe with concrete.  This makes for a
sturdier  base and should alleviate any vibrations since the pipe is also
isolated from the pad.

Chuck
Earth/Space Scientific Research Institute, Inc.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Schmidtke" <PAUL.SCHMIDTKE@xxxxxxx>
To: <AZ-OBSERVING@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, October 11, 2002 11:18 AM
Subject: [AZ-Observing] telescope piers


> Hi Everyone!
>
> As part an expanded astronomy lab space at the ASU West campus, we will be
> installing some permanent telescope piers to use with our C-8's.  I seem
to
> recall that this space had a discussion some time ago on the practical
aspects
> of building a good pier.  Can anyone summarize the concensus of that
exchange?
>
> We will have 6-inch pipe, isolated from from a concrete pad.  My main
concern
> was whether the pipe should be left hollow, filled with concrete, etc.?
>
> Thanks in advance for your comments.  We only get to do this once!
>
> -- Paul Schmidtke
>    ASU West
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