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Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar V, 495mm (19,5") – for Celestron RASA 8"
Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar V, 495mm (19,5") – for Celestron RASA 8"
Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar V, 495mm (19,5") – for Celestron RASA 8"
Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar V, 495mm (19,5") – for Celestron RASA 8"
Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar V, 495mm (19,5") – for Celestron RASA 8"
Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar V, 495mm (19,5") – for Celestron RASA 8"
Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar V, 495mm (19,5") – for Celestron RASA 8"
Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar V, 495mm (19,5") – for Celestron RASA 8"

Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar V, 495mm (19,5") – for Celestron RASA 8"

by Baader Planetarium
SKU BAA-2451735
$86.00 - $86.00
$86.00
$86.00 - $86.00
$86.00
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  • 495mm (19.5") Vixen-style dovetail bar
  • Designed for the Celestron RASA 8" astrograph
  • Provides extended length for balancing imaging equipment
  • Compatible with V-style (Vixen) mount saddles
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  • Dovetail Bar V, 495mm (19,5") – for Celestron RASA 8"

    The Baader V-495 Dovetail Bar is a purpose-built mounting solution, providing a rigid 495mm (19.5") Vixen-style platform for the Celestron RASA 8" astrograph. Its extended length is critical for achieving precise balance when the RASA 8" is outfitted with a full imaging train, including guide scopes, focus motors, and primary imaging cameras.

    A 495mm V-Style Bar for Balancing the RASA 8"

    Balancing a fast astrograph like the RASA 8" is non-negotiable for accurate tracking, and the stock dovetail bar often falls short when accessories are added. This 495mm bar provides a significantly longer runway, allowing you to slide the entire optical tube assembly forward or backward to find the perfect center of gravity. This adjustment range is essential to compensate for the weight of equipment mounted at the front of the optical tube, preventing strain on your mount's motors and enabling sharper, longer exposures.

    • Extended Balancing Range: The 495mm length ensures you can achieve perfect balance in both RA and Dec axes, even with a heavy camera and filter wheel attached.
    • Accessory Mounting: The ample surface area offers space to mount additional accessories, such as a guide scope or an onboard computer, directly to the bar alongside the main telescope rings.
    • Vixen-Standard Profile: Built to the V-style specification, this bar fits the vast majority of popular German Equatorial Mounts from Celestron, Sky-Watcher, iOptron, and others that use a V-style saddle.

  • What is the primary benefit of this 495mm Baader dovetail for the RASA 8"?

    The primary benefit is achieving precise balance. The Celestron RASA 8" has its camera mounted at the front, creating a front-heavy configuration. This 495mm bar provides the necessary length to slide the telescope back in its saddle, perfectly counteracting the weight of your camera, filter wheel, and other accessories for stable tracking.

    Will this Baader V-style bar fit my mount's Losmandy-style (D-style) saddle?

    No. This is a V-style (Vixen) dovetail bar and will only fit in V-style saddles. It is not compatible with wider Losmandy D-style saddles unless you are using a dual V/D saddle that accepts both formats.

    Can I mount a guidescope on this 495mm dovetail bar with my RASA 8"?

    Yes. The 495mm length provides ample space to mount the RASA 8" tube rings and have extra room for a separate set of rings and a small guidescope. This allows you to create a compact and rigid side-by-side guiding setup.

    Is the Baader V-495 bar only for Celestron mounts?

    No. While designed for a Celestron telescope, the dovetail itself follows the universal Vixen (V-style) standard. It is compatible with any mount that features a V-style saddle plate, including models from Sky-Watcher, iOptron, Orion, and others.

    Why not use a shorter dovetail bar for the RASA 8"?

    A shorter bar severely limits your ability to balance the RASA 8" once you add an imaging camera, which is its primary purpose. The 495mm length is specifically chosen to provide enough travel to compensate for typical imaging loads, preventing mount strain and improving tracking accuracy.

    How does this Baader dovetail bar improve my astrophotography?

    By enabling perfect balance. An imbalanced telescope forces the mount's motors to work harder, leading to tracking errors that manifest as elongated or trailed stars. By using the 495mm bar to precisely balance your RASA 8" setup, you allow the mount to track smoothly, resulting in sharper images and rounder stars.

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