[AZ-Observing] Re: telescope piers
- From: "Chuck" <astroc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2002 14:58:32 -0700
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.
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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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