10Micron Baader Medium Steel Pillar BMP

10Micron Baader Medium Steel Pillar BMP

The Baader BMP is a configurable steel observatory pillar for the GM1000 / GM2000 mount family. The manufacturer rates this pillar family for up to 250 kg of supported load. That support rating is separate from the mounted telescope system’s own instrument capacity.

Structure and service routing

The welded conical/octagonal design has a 500 × 500 mm bottom plate and a 240 mm diameter, 1-inch-thick top plate with three M14 threaded bolts. A 3-inch internal cable conduit routes services through the support. A central opening permits quartz-sand filling on site.

Project-specific height

Baader offers 60, 80, 100, 115, 125, 135, 145, 155 and 165 cm heights. This store record identifies the family and does not select one of those heights. The maker coordinates the total pillar and flange height with each project and recommends staying within 175 cm overall.

Foundation and mount interface

The pillar is anchored to a concrete foundation prepared to Baader’s specification. A matching levelling flange is required: GM1000: 2451187; GM2000: 2451171. The manufacturer offers these pillars as part of an agreed mount or observatory project, so the foundation, selected height and mounting interface must be planned together.

Baader Planetarium manufacturer documentation

Compatibility notes

Generic BMP family record, not an assumed 60 cm variant. Long description and variant names identify the 250 kg family rating. A short BMP summary incorrectly repeats 600 kg from BHP; the BMP 250 kg rating is used. Weight varies with the selected height and is not assigned from another variant. No completed foundation or specific mounting hardware package is inferred.

Additional specifications