{"product_id":"vixen-style-dovetail-mounting-plate-for-telescope","title":"Vixen Style Dovetail Mounting Plate For Telescope Saddle And OTA Base, 400mm Rail Bar With Long Slots, M6 And 1\/4 Inch, 3\/8 Inch Camera Screws, Equatorial Head Tripod Adapter For Sky Astrophotography","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eWhat is a dovetail mounting plate for telescope saddles?\u003cbr\u003e\n✔️ Single 400mm rail plate, long 71.8mm slots, M6\/1\/4\" screws, 3\/8\" holes \u003cp\u003eThis mounting plate is a precise accessory that connects a telescope saddle to an OTA base. It features a 400mm rail with diverse mounting holes, making it handy for balancing gear on equatorial heads and tripods used in sky astrophotography.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e✅ Dovetail plate compatible with standard saddles.\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Four long 71.8mm slots (2.83\") with 6.4mm width for M6 and 1\/4\" screws; two 3\/8\" holes (M8 countersunk) at 35mm spacing in each slot.\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ 16 pairs of 6.4mm countersunk holes with 20mm spacing, for M6 or 1\/4\" threaded holes.\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Three 1\/4\" threaded holes for mounting brackets.\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ 16 anti-slip rubber pads and four safety stop screws to prevent accidental drop (some saddles require removing two screws).\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Compatible with equatorial head tripods for astrophotography setups.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e💡 What is a dovetail mounting plate used for in telescope setups? A handy piece for mounting and balancing gear on a stable base.\n- Balancing telescope gear on a long-rail plate\n- Attaching accessories via standardized holes (M6, 1\/4\", 3\/8\")\n- Enhancing stability with anti-slip pads and safety stops\u003c\/p\u003e✝️\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Amazon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48938409361643,"sku":"VXB0BMB7RQGC","price":117.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/3268\/0683\/files\/61qY0aLVNjL.jpg?v=1782393956","url":"https:\/\/vxb.com\/products\/vixen-style-dovetail-mounting-plate-for-telescope","provider":"VXB Bearings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}