William Optics Vixen Style Mounting Base

This base is designed for accessories equipped with a Mini-Vixen style dovetail bar. This standard is commonly found on finderscopes, small guidescopes, and red dot finders, allowing you to add essential aiming and guiding tools to your main telescope.

The base features a Mini-Vixen dovetail profile, which is narrower than a standard Vixen "D-style" bar. While it may accept some smaller standard Vixen bars, it is specifically designed for the common "finder-style" dovetails. Always check your accessory's dovetail dimensions to ensure a secure fit.

While William Optics does not specify a maximum payload capacity, its 45 g weight and compact size indicate it is intended for lightweight accessories. It is ideal for finders and smaller guidescopes (typically under 2-3 lbs) and is not designed for heavy accessories or secondary telescopes.

Installation depends on your telescope. Many William Optics telescopes come with pre-drilled holes that match this base for easy installation. If your optical tube does not have compatible mounting holes, you may need to drill new holes to securely attach it.

Yes, this is an ideal application. The base's low 45 g weight and small 38mm x 42mm footprint make it a perfect match for adding a lightweight guidescope to a compact refractor like the RedCat 51 without upsetting the instrument's delicate balance.

The compact 38mm length is a significant advantage for this scenario. It is small enough to fit in the tight spaces often found on the tubes of 8" SCTs, allowing you to add a finder or other accessory without it conflicting with existing hardware like dovetail bars or handles.