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
✔️ Single 400mm rail plate, long 71.8mm slots, M6/1/4" screws, 3/8" holes
This 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.
✅ Dovetail plate compatible with standard saddles.
✅ 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.
✅ 16 pairs of 6.4mm countersunk holes with 20mm spacing, for M6 or 1/4" threaded holes.
✅ Three 1/4" threaded holes for mounting brackets.
✅ 16 anti-slip rubber pads and four safety stop screws to prevent accidental drop (some saddles require removing two screws).
✅ Compatible with equatorial head tripods for astrophotography setups.
💡 What is a dovetail mounting plate used for in telescope setups? A handy piece for mounting and balancing gear on a stable base. - Balancing telescope gear on a long-rail plate - Attaching accessories via standardized holes (M6, 1/4", 3/8") - Enhancing stability with anti-slip pads and safety stops
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