Meade 16 Inch Permanent Equatorial Pier - for separate purchase

Steady as the Earth!

For sheer stability, nothing can top a good pier mount. The 16-inch Permanent Equatorial Pier will keep your Meade 16-inch telescope as stable as the ground it's bolted to. If the earth moves, it will, too. But otherwise it won't. That means rock-solid stability for visual applications, as well as sensitive imaging. The Meade 16-inch Permanent Altazimuth Pier: it's a secure investment in viewing performance and in viewing pleasure!

For astrophotography, consider an off-axis guider.