{"product_id":"baader-planetarium-dovetail-bar-z-200mm-7-9-inch-for-zeiss-astro-physics","title":"Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar Z, 200mm (7.9\") – for Zeiss\/Astro-Physics","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200mm (7.9\") Length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZeiss \/ Astro-Physics \"Z\" Dovetail Profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated Fit for Non-Vixen\/Losmandy Mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides Secure OTA-to-Mount Connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eDovetail Bar Z, 200mm (7.9\") – for Zeiss\/Astro-Physics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 200mm Dovetail Bar Z provides a rigid, secure mounting platform engineered specifically for telescope systems that use the Zeiss and Astro-Physics dovetail standard. This bar is the critical mechanical interface for attaching your optical tube assembly to a compatible high-end mount, ensuring a precise, no-slip connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eA 200mm Mounting Plate for Zeiss and Astro-Physics Saddles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWith a total length of 200mm, this dovetail bar offers sufficient surface area for attaching tube rings and adjusting the instrument's position for perfect balance. Whether you are mounting a compact refractor or a larger instrument, the 200mm length provides the flexibility to compensate for the weight of cameras, finderscopes, and other accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eBeyond Vixen: The 200mm Bar for the Zeiss \"Z\" Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis is not a universal dovetail bar. The \"Z\" profile is dimensionally distinct from the more common Vixen (V-style) or Losmandy (D-style) standards. Its purpose is to create a perfect mate with the saddle plates on Zeiss and Astro-Physics mounts, preventing the instability or potential damage that can occur when using improperly matched components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eChoosing this 200mm bar ensures you are using the correct mechanical standard for your premium mount. This specificity is a feature, not a limitation, as it guarantees the rigidity and safety intended by the mount's original designers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill the 200mm Dovetail Bar Z fit my Vixen-style mount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. The \u003cstrong\u003eDovetail Bar Z\u003c\/strong\u003e is specifically designed with a \"Z\" profile to fit Zeiss and Astro-Physics mount saddles. It is not compatible with mounts that require a Vixen (V-style) or Losmandy (D-style) dovetail bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the primary use for the 200mm Dovetail Bar Z?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIts primary use is to connect a telescope's tube rings to a mount's saddle plate. The \u003cstrong\u003e200mm length\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a stable platform and allows you to slide the telescope forward or backward to achieve precise balance, which is essential for accurate tracking and imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the 200mm Dovetail Bar Z long enough for balancing an Astro-Physics refractor with a camera?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor many small to mid-sized Astro-Physics refractors, a \u003cstrong\u003e200mm bar\u003c\/strong\u003e offers adequate length to achieve balance with a typical imaging train. The exact balance point will depend on the weight and position of your camera, filter wheel, and other accessories, but this bar provides significant adjustment range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the \"Z\" profile on the Dovetail Bar Z differ from other standards?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe \"Z\" profile has different dimensions and angles compared to the 45-degree taper of a Vixen bar or the wider, flat-topped profile of a Losmandy bar. This unique shape ensures a more secure, flush fit into the corresponding Zeiss\/AP saddle, maximizing stability and preventing any rotational play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I mount a small guide scope on the 200mm Dovetail Bar Z?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e200mm Dovetail Bar Z\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the physical length to potentially accommodate a guide scope alongside the main tube rings. The bar is pre-drilled with longitudinal grooves and has thread drillings for Baader GuideScope Rings, which gives you mounting points for a guide scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy should I choose this 200mm Dovetail Bar Z over a generic bar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou should choose this bar if you own a Zeiss or Astro-Physics mount. Using a generic or mismatched bar can lead to an unstable connection, slippage, or even damage to your equipment. This \u003cstrong\u003eDovetail Bar Z\u003c\/strong\u003e guarantees a mechanically correct and secure fit for its intended system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mm (7.9\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZeiss \/ Astro-Physics \"Z\" Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZeiss and Astro-Physics Mounts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet weight (kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThread Drillings for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaader GuideScope Rings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBar or Clamp?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrews included?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClamping System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail clamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZ (40mm) Zeiss\/AstroPhysics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBar length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDovetail Bar Z, 200mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/baader-planetarium-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBaader Planetarium Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Baader Planetarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52913242243357,"sku":"BAA-2451104","price":51.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/BaaderPlanetarium-Dovetail-Bar-Z-200mm-7-9-for-Zeiss-Astro-Physics-1_cc1adc43-d3c7-4061-adb3-61e4230fc323.jpg?v=1789088647","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-int\/products\/baader-planetarium-dovetail-bar-z-200mm-7-9-inch-for-zeiss-astro-physics","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}