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Baader V-Series Dovetail Bar - 345mm for C8 SCT/HD

Baader V-Series Dovetail Bar - 345mm for C8 SCT/HD

by Baader Planetarium
SKU BAA-2451734
$90.00 - $90.00
$90.00
$90.00 - $90.00
$90.00
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  • 345mm Length
  • V-Series (Vixen-Style) Profile
  • Pre-Drilled for Celestron 8" SCT/HD
  • Celestron-Orange Anodized Finish
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  • Baader V-Series Dovetail Bar - 345mm for C8 SCT/HD

    The Baader V-Series Dovetail Bar provides a rigid, 345mm mounting platform specifically drilled for Celestron 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain and EdgeHD optical tubes. Finished in a durable, Celestron-orange anodized coating, this bar ensures a secure, factory-fit connection to any mount equipped with a V-style saddle.

    345mm Length: A Dedicated Fit for Celestron 8" SCT & EdgeHD

    This 345mm dovetail is engineered to match the mounting hole pattern on Celestron 8" SCT and EdgeHD tubes, ensuring a secure connection without any modification. The distinctive Celestron-orange anodized finish provides a durable, corrosion-resistant surface that also aesthetically matches the telescope's original color scheme.

    The V-Series Standard: A Profile for Portable Mounts

    The V-series (or Vixen-style) profile is a widely adopted standard for lightweight and medium-duty astronomical mounts. This ensures the bar is compatible with a vast range of mounts from manufacturers like Celestron (Advanced VX), Sky-Watcher, iOptron, and others that use a V-style saddle plate.

    V-Series vs. D-Series: Which Dovetail is Right for Your C8?

    Choosing a dovetail involves matching your mount's saddle. The V-series is lighter and more common on entry-to-mid-level mounts, making it an ideal choice for portable Celestron 8" setups.

    The larger D-series (Losmandy-style) standard offers greater rigidity and is found on heavier-duty mounts. If your mount uses a D-style saddle, or if you are building a heavy imaging rig with guidescopes and other accessories, a D-series bar would be the more appropriate choice for maximum stability. This Baader bar is strictly for V-series saddles.

  • What mounts are compatible with the Baader 345mm V-Series Dovetail Bar?

    This bar uses the V-series (Vixen-style) standard. It is compatible with any mount that has a V-style saddle, such as the Celestron Advanced VX, Sky-Watcher HEQ5, or iOptron GEM28. It will not fit in a D-series (Losmandy-style) saddle.

    Do I need to drill holes to attach this Baader dovetail to my Celestron 8" SCT?

    No. This 345mm dovetail bar is pre-drilled to match the existing mounting holes on the front and rear cells of standard Celestron 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain and 8" EdgeHD optical tubes. You will use the bolts that came with your telescope to attach it.

    What is the advantage of the 345mm length for a C8 OTA?

    The 345mm length provides ample surface area for a secure connection to the mount's saddle. It also allows for sliding the telescope tube forward or backward to achieve proper balance, which is critical when adding accessories like a heavy eyepiece, a camera, or a guidescope.

    Is the orange finish on the Baader V-Series bar purely cosmetic?

    While the Celestron-orange color is designed to aesthetically match the telescope, the anodized finish serves a critical function. Anodizing creates a hard, corrosion-resistant oxide layer that protects the aluminum bar from scratches, moisture, and wear, ensuring a long service life.

    Can I use this Baader dovetail bar for a telescope other than a Celestron C8?

    While the V-series profile is standard, this bar is specifically drilled for the hole spacing of a Celestron 8" SCT and EdgeHD. Using it with another telescope would likely require drilling new holes, which is not recommended as it could compromise the bar's structural integrity.

    Why would I choose this Baader V-Series bar over a wider D-series bar for my C8?

    You should choose the dovetail style that matches your mount's saddle. The V-series is lighter and compatible with more portable mounts. If your mount exclusively uses a larger D-series (Losmandy-style) saddle, you will need a D-series bar instead. The V-series is not intended for heavy imaging rigs that require the utmost rigidity provided by the D-series standard.

  • Length 345mm
    Profile V-Series (Vixen-Style)
    Compatibility Celestron 8" SCT / EdgeHD
    Finish Anodized
    Color Celestron Orange
    Net weight (kg) 0.47
    Thread Drillings for Celestron C8
    Bar or Clamp? Bar
    Screws included? Yes
    Clamping System Dovetail clamp
    Design V (44mm) Celestron/Vixen
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