Skip to content
IMPORTANT: Our store is located in Canada. All orders that include products manufactured outside of Canada or USA will be subject to tariffs and duties, regardless of the order value. US customers are responsible for all applicable duties and tariffs, and those will be billed by the carrier, except for the Lacerta upgrade kit, for which we collect them at checkout.
IMPORTANT: Our store is located in Canada. All orders that include products manufactured outside of Canada or USA will be subject to tariffs and duties, regardless of the order value. US customers are responsible for all applicable duties and tariffs, and those will be billed by the carrier, except for the Lacerta upgrade kit, for which we collect them at checkout.
Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar 3", 350mm (14") – for Custom builds
Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar 3", 350mm (14") – for Custom builds
Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar 3", 350mm (14") – for Custom builds
Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar 3", 350mm (14") – for Custom builds
Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar 3", 350mm (14") – for Custom builds
Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar 3", 350mm (14") – for Custom builds
Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar 3", 350mm (14") – for Custom builds
Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar 3", 350mm (14") – for Custom builds

Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar 3", 350mm (14") – for Custom builds

by Baader Planetarium
SKU BAA-1501610
$108.00 - $108.00
$108.00
$108.00 - $108.00
$108.00
Price Match Policy!
  • 3-inch Losmandy D-Style Dovetail Bar
  • 350mm (14") Overall Length
  • Ideal for Custom Telescope Mounting Solutions
  • Durable Black Anodized Finish
Backordered
Request Stock Alert
Availability Info
Qualifies for FREE Shipping in CONUS on orders over $350.
  • Description
  • FAQ
  • Specifications
  • In the Box
  • Downloads
  • Warranty

  • Dovetail Bar 3", 350mm (14") – for Custom builds

    This Baader 3" Losmandy-style dovetail bar provides a rigid, 350mm (14") long mounting platform engineered for custom telescope builds and heavy imaging systems. Its 3-inch width ensures a secure, flex-free connection to your mount, making it the bedrock for stable, precise tracking with substantial optical tube assemblies.

    The 3-inch Losmandy Standard: A Rigid Foundation for Heavy Optics

    The 3-inch Losmandy "D-style" plate is the industry standard for mounting heavy instruments. Compared to the narrower Vixen-style bar, its wider profile provides a significantly larger contact area with the saddle, drastically reducing mechanical flexure and torsional stress. This rigidity is critical when supporting larger SCTs, refractors, or imaging rigs where even microscopic shifts can ruin an exposure.

    Finished with a durable black anodization, the surface resists scuffs and scratches from saddle clamps. This protective layer ensures a long service life and maintains a secure, non-slip grip, while the matte black finish helps minimize stray reflections within your imaging setup.

    Custom Mounting Solutions: 350mm for Versatile Component Placement

    At 350mm (14") in length, this dovetail bar offers extensive real estate for custom mounting arrangements. This length is ideal for spanning the wide tube ring spacing required by larger optical tubes, allowing for precise fore-aft adjustment to achieve perfect balance. It also provides enough room to mount a guidescope alongside your main telescope, creating a single, solid assembly that moves as one unit.

    Designed for custom builds, this bar serves as a blank canvas. It allows you to drill your own mounting holes exactly where needed to accommodate specific tube rings, camera mounts, or other accessories, giving you complete control over your telescope's configuration and balance.

  • What is the Baader 3" 350mm dovetail bar primarily used for?

    This dovetail bar is designed for custom telescope builds. It provides a long, rigid mounting plate for attaching telescope tube rings, guide scopes, and other heavy accessories to a mount equipped with a 3-inch Losmandy-style saddle.

    Is this Baader 3" dovetail bar compatible with Vixen-style saddles?

    No. This is a 3-inch wide Losmandy D-style bar. It is not compatible with the narrower 1.75-inch Vixen V-style saddles. You must have a Losmandy-compatible saddle on your mount to use this plate.

    How does the 350mm length of this Baader dovetail bar benefit custom telescope builds?

    The 350mm (14") length provides ample room to adjust the spacing between telescope tube rings for optimal balance. It also allows you to mount a primary telescope and a secondary instrument, like a guidescope, on the same rigid platform, ensuring they remain perfectly aligned.

    What kind of telescopes are typically mounted on a 3" Losmandy-style bar like this one?

    The 3-inch Losmandy standard is designed for heavy payloads. It's the preferred choice for larger Schmidt-Cassegrains (SCTs), Ritchey-Chrétiens (RCs), and refractors, especially when they are outfitted with heavy cameras, filter wheels, and other imaging accessories that require a non-flexing mounting solution.

    What does 'black anodized' mean for the Baader 3" dovetail bar?

    Black anodized refers to an electrochemical process that creates a hard, durable, corrosion-resistant oxide layer on the aluminum surface. This protects the bar from scratches and wear, ensuring a secure grip in the saddle and a long service life, while the black finish minimizes stray light reflections.

    Can I mount accessories directly to the Baader 350mm dovetail bar?

    Yes, this bar is intended for custom setups. It is supplied without a specific pre-drilled hole pattern, allowing the user to drill mounting holes to attach telescope tube rings, guidescope clamps, or other accessories at any desired position along its 350mm length.

  • Net weight (kg) 0.69
    Thread Drillings for No Drillings
    Bar or Clamp? Bar
    Dual mounting No
    Screws included? No
    Clamping System Dovetail clamp
    Design 3“ (76mm) Losmandy
    Bar length 350 mm
  • Baader Planetarium Warranty Policy