{"product_id":"baader-planetarium-dovetail-bar-v-495mm-19-5-inch-for-celestron-rasa-8-inch","title":"Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar V, 495mm (19,5\") – for Celestron RASA 8\"","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e495mm (19.5\") Vixen-style dovetail bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for the Celestron RASA 8\" astrograph\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides extended length for balancing imaging equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with V-style (Vixen) mount saddles\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 V, 495mm (19,5\") – for Celestron RASA 8\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\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 495mm V-Style Bar for Balancing the RASA 8\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBalancing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Balancing Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 495mm length ensures you can achieve perfect balance in both RA and Dec axes, even with a heavy camera and filter wheel attached.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessory Mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVixen-Standard Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\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\"\u003eWhat is the primary benefit of this 495mm Baader dovetail for the RASA 8\"?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe primary benefit is achieving \u003cstrong\u003eprecise balance\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this Baader V-style bar fit my mount's Losmandy-style (D-style) saddle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This is a \u003cstrong\u003eV-style (Vixen)\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I mount a guidescope on this 495mm dovetail bar with my RASA 8\"?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Baader V-495 bar only for Celestron mounts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. While designed for a Celestron telescope, the dovetail itself follows the universal \u003cstrong\u003eVixen (V-style) standard\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is compatible with any mount that features a V-style saddle plate, including models from Sky-Watcher, iOptron, Orion, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy not use a shorter dovetail bar for the RASA 8\"?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does this Baader dovetail bar improve my astrophotography?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBy 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.\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\u003eNet weight (kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.68\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\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV (44mm) Celestron\/Vixen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBar length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e495 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    \n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\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":52913240408349,"sku":"BAA-2451735","price":86.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/BaaderPlanetarium-Dovetail-Bar-V-495mm-19-5-for-Celestron-RASA-8-1_2712344a-f8a3-40ca-a95c-ab2004b24066.jpg?v=1789088622","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/products\/baader-planetarium-dovetail-bar-v-495mm-19-5-inch-for-celestron-rasa-8-inch","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}