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Askar V-Series Universal Dovetail Plate - 150mm

Askar V-Series Universal Dovetail Plate - 150mm

by Askar
SKU ASK-ASVDP150R
CA$57.00 - CA$57.00
CA$57.00
CA$57.00 - CA$57.00
CA$57.00
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  • 150mm Length
  • V-Series (Vixen-Style) Profile
  • Universal Mounting Slots and Holes
  • Connects Tube Rings, Guide Scopes, or Cameras
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  • Askar V-Series Universal Dovetail Plate - 150mm

    The Askar V-Series Universal Dovetail Plate provides a rigid 150mm mounting platform, engineered with multiple slots and threaded holes to securely attach telescope tube rings, guide scopes, or camera systems to any standard Vixen-style saddle.

    A Universal 150mm Vixen-Style Mounting Platform

    This 150mm plate conforms to the ubiquitous Vixen-style standard, ensuring compatibility with a vast range of equatorial mounts and saddle plates. The array of slots and pre-drilled holes allows for flexible positioning of tube rings, letting you achieve precise balance with different accessory loads. This adaptability is critical when mounting guide scopes or heavy camera setups alongside your main optical tube.

    Choosing the Right Length: 150mm vs. Shorter Dovetails

    While shorter dovetail plates are lighter, the 150mm length of the Askar V-Series plate provides significantly more surface area for adjusting balance. This is crucial for smaller refractors or wide-field astrographs where the position of a heavy camera or filter wheel can dramatically shift the center of gravity. The extra length gives you the room needed to slide the entire assembly forward or backward in the saddle for perfect equilibrium, which is essential for accurate tracking.

  • What is the primary use for the Askar 150mm V-Series Dovetail Plate?

    The primary use of the Askar 150mm plate is to provide a standardized, secure connection between a telescope optical tube (via tube rings), a guide scope, or a camera assembly and a mount equipped with a Vixen-style (V-style) saddle. Its 150mm length and multiple mounting holes offer flexibility for balancing your equipment.

    Will the Askar 150mm dovetail fit my mount?

    If your mount has a Vixen-style or "V-style" saddle, this plate will fit. This is the most common standard for small to medium-sized astronomy mounts from brands like Sky-Watcher, iOptron, and Celestron. It will not fit in a Losmandy-style or "D-style" saddle without an adapter.

    How does the 150mm length help with balancing a small refractor like a William Optics RedCat?

    A 150mm plate provides more "runway" for balancing a compact, rear-heavy instrument like a RedCat, especially when a heavy camera and filter wheel are attached. The extra length allows you to slide the entire telescope assembly further forward in the mount's saddle to achieve perfect balance, which is critical for preventing tracking errors during long exposures.

    Can I mount a DSLR and lens directly to the Askar 150mm plate?

    Yes. You can attach a tripod head or a lens collar with a standard 1/4"-20 thread to one of the slots on the Askar 150mm plate. This allows you to mount a DSLR and lens combination directly to your equatorial mount for wide-field astrophotography, using the plate as a stable base.

    Why would I choose this 150mm plate over a shorter 100mm version for my guide scope setup?

    The 150mm plate offers more mounting flexibility. It provides enough space to mount both the rings for your main telescope and a set of guide rings for a guide scope on the same plate. A shorter plate might not have enough physical length to accommodate both sets of rings, forcing a less stable "piggyback" solution.

    What does "V-Series" mean for the Askar Universal Dovetail Plate?

    "V-Series" refers to the Vixen-style dovetail standard, which is a specific profile with a 45mm width and angled sides. It is one of the two major mounting standards in amateur astronomy, the other being the larger Losmandy "D-style" plate. The V-Series ensures compatibility across a wide range of manufacturers' mounts.

  • Length 150mm
    Dovetail Profile V-Series (Vixen-style)

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  • This product does not require specific software or drivers. No downloads are available.

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