Side-by-Side & Piggyback Bars
Side-by-side plates let you run two telescopes on one mount, for example a wide-field refractor next to an SCT, or two cameras imaging the same target with different filters. Piggyback mounts attach a camera with a lens on top of the main telescope for wide-field images while the telescope guides or images.
We carry PrimaLuceLab PLUS side-by-side plates in Vixen and Losmandy standards, Baader PAN-Adjuster and Stronghold systems, iOptron side-by-side saddles, Celestron and Tele Vue piggyback mounts, Farpoint camera mounts and camera tripod adapters from QHYCCD and SBIG.
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QHYCCD Tripod Adapter for Cooled Cameras
Tripod adapter for QHYCCD cooled cameras
Farpoint D Series Dovetail Camera Mount Quick Release Adapter
Farpoint Dovetail Camera Mount Quick Release Adapter attaches a camera (or another accessory that uses a tripod mount) to a quick release saddle. T...
View full detailsCelestron Universal Piggyback Mount
Attaches a DSLR camera to your telescope's optical tube Enables long-exposure, wide-field astrophotography Uses your telescope's tracking to elimi...
View full detailsSky-Watcher Star Adventurer Ball Head Adapter
Enables mounting of standard camera ball heads Designed specifically for the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer mount Provides a secure, stable platform ...
View full detailsQHYCCD Tripod Adapter for Cooled Cameras
Adds a Tripod Mounting Point to Cooled Cameras Enables Secure Mounting of Camera and Lens Combinations Essential for Wide-Field Imaging with Star ...
View full detailsiOptron Cube Secondary Dovetail Saddle Kit
Mount a Second Telescope Side-by-Side Designed for iOptron Cube Series Mounts Ideal for Outreach and Educational Viewing Enables Simultaneous Wide...
View full detailsiOptron Universal Side-by-Side Saddles System
Mounts Two Telescopes on a Single Mount Head Ideal for Imaging and Autoguiding Setups Enables Parallel Observation with Different Instruments Impr...
View full detailsiOptron SkyTracker Ball Head
Designed for iOptron SkyTracker and SkyGuider Pro Mounts Provides Full Azimuth and Altitude Pointing Freedom Enables Framing of Any Celestial Obje...
View full detailsiOptron Secondary Dovetail Saddle for AZ Mount Pro
Adds a second dovetail saddle to your mount Official accessory for the iOptron AZ Mount Pro Enables dual-telescope setups Ideal for simultaneous v...
View full detailsPrimaLuceLab Side by side Losmandy plate 240mm PLUS
Losmandy-Style Side-by-Side Plate Mounts Two Telescopes in Parallel Dual Vixen and Losmandy Compatible Saddles CNC-Machined Aluminum Construction ...
View full detailsPrimaLuceLab Side by side Losmandy plate 350mm PLUS large dovetail clamps
350mm Side-by-Side Mounting Platform Mounts Two Optical Systems in Parallel Dual Clamps Accept Vixen & Losmandy Dovetails Attaches to Losmandy...
View full detailsPrimaLuceLab Side by side Losmandy plate 350mm PLUS
Mounts Two Telescopes in Parallel Dual Saddles Accept Vixen & Losmandy Plates Attaches to any Losmandy-Style Mount Saddle Part of the PrimaLuc...
View full detailsPrimaLuceLab Side by side Losmandy plate 495mm PLUS maxi dovetail clamps
495mm total length for ample instrument spacing Mounts two telescopes or instruments side-by-side Two maxi dovetail clamps accept both Vixen and L...
View full detailsPrimaLuceLab Side by side Vixen plate 240mm PLUS
Mount two telescopes in parallel on a single mount 240mm total length Vixen-style main bar 202mm center-to-center saddle spacing Dual saddles acce...
View full detailsPrimaLuceLab Side by side Losmandy plate 240mm PLUS large dovetail clamps
Mounts two telescopes in parallel on a single mount Main bar features a Losmandy-style dovetail for mount connection Dual clamps accept both Vixen...
View full detailsPrimaLuceLab Side by side Vixen plate 350mm PLUS
350mm total length for mounting two optical tubes Mounts to any Vixen-style saddle plate Dual clamps accept both Vixen and Losmandy dovetails 310m...
View full detailsBaader Planetarium PAN-Adjuster Adapter to mount onto PlaneWave L-350
Adapts Baader PAN-Adjuster for use with PlaneWave L-350 mounts Attaches to the side port of the L-350 mount Enables precise parallel alignment of ...
View full detailsBaader Planetarium PAN-Adjuster for Parallel Telescope Alignment
Enables precise optical axis alignment of parallel-mounted telescopes Designed for PlaneWave L-Mounts and dual mounting plates Compatible with 3" ...
View full detailsTele Vue Piggy-Cam
Mounts directly to Tele Vue telescope ring systems Standard 1/4"-20 camera mounting thread Machined from solid, black anodized aluminum Enables wi...
View full detailsFarpoint D Series Dovetail Camera Mount
Our 7 inch long D size dovetail bar with a standard camera mount thread (1/4-20). This system lets you mount your DSLR camera and lens directly on...
View full detailsSoftware Bisque Paramount ME Multi-OTA Mounting Kit
Mount up to three telescopes side-by-side Designed for the Paramount ME II and Paramount ME Series 6 Includes Side-by-Side OTA Mounting Plate, Ver...
View full detailsSBIG Tripod mount for STT, STX and STXL Cameras
Securely mounts SBIG STT, STX, and STXL cameras to standard tripods Provides a standard 1/4-20 threaded hole Replaces one of the camera's rear rac...
View full detailsBaader Stronghold Tangent Mount Assembly - Black
Precision tangent assembly for fine pointing adjustments Designed for securely mounting finders, guidescopes, and telephoto lenses Engineered for ...
View full detailsBaader Heavy-Duty 8" Planewave Double Mounting Plate - for up to 100kg
Designed for parallel mounting of two large telescopes Enables precise balancing of off-center loads Pre-drilled for versatile clamp and accessory...
View full detailsPlanning a Dual Setup
- Balance in two axes: Two tubes need balancing in declination side to side as well as front to back. Plates with sliding saddles make this practical.
- Co-alignment: For dual imaging, both telescopes must point at the same spot. A PAN-Adjuster or similar fine-alignment device saves a lot of frustration.
- Plate stiffness: A wide plate carrying two heavy tubes can flex. Choose thickness and length to suit the payload.
- Mount capacity: Two telescopes add up quickly. We check the combined payload and the longer moment arm.
Side-by-Side Setups: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I image with two cameras at the same time?
Yes. Many imagers run two matched refractors side by side to double their data per night. Both cameras need to be co-aligned and controlled.
Is a side-by-side setup harder to guide?
It adds weight and potential flexure. Use one guide camera on the stiffest of the two telescopes or an off-axis guider.
Planning a dual-telescope rig?
Send us both telescopes and your mount. We will check balance, payload and the right plate length.