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Celestron 8-inch Dovetail bar - CGE

Celestron 8-inch Dovetail bar - CGE

by Celestron
SKU CEL-94216
$47.95 - $47.95
$47.95
$47.95 - $47.95
$47.95
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  • Mounts 8-inch Celestron Optical Tube Assemblies
  • CGE (Wide) Dovetail Format
  • Compatible with CGEM, CGEM II, CGX, and CGX-L Mounts
  • Provides a More Rigid Connection than V-Style Bars
  • Required for Mounting 8" OTAs on Celestron's Larger Equatorial Mounts
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  • Celestron 8-inch Dovetail bar - CGE

    The Celestron 8-inch CGE Dovetail Bar is the specific wide-format plate required to mount your Celestron 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain or EdgeHD optical tube to a heavy-duty equatorial mount like the CGEM, CGEM II, CGX, or CGX-L.

    The CGE Standard: A Secure Platform for 8-inch OTAs

    This dovetail bar uses the wider CGE, or Losmandy D-style, mounting plate standard. This wider profile provides a more rigid and stable connection between your 8-inch telescope and the mount saddle, which is critical for minimizing flexure and vibration during long-exposure astrophotography.

    Upgrading from a narrower Vixen-style bar to this CGE plate is essential when moving an 8-inch optical tube to a larger Celestron equatorial mount. The increased surface area and robust design ensure your OTA is securely locked down, protecting your investment and improving tracking accuracy.

    Fitment Guide: Critical Note for CPC 800 Models

    If you are de-forking a CPC 800 GPS or CPC Deluxe 800 HD telescope to mount it equatorially, this is the correct bar. However, be aware that this dovetail bar will not fit on these specific OTAs unless you completely remove the stock finderscope bracket first due to physical interference.

    This is a known limitation for these specific models. Once the original finder bracket is removed, the CGE dovetail bar can be installed correctly, allowing you to use your CPC 800 optical tube on a high-capacity German equatorial mount.

  • Which mounts is the Celestron 8-inch CGE Dovetail Bar compatible with?

    This dovetail bar is designed for Celestron's larger equatorial mounts that use the CGE wide dovetail saddle. This includes the CGEM, CGEM II, CGX, and CGX-L series mounts. It will also fit any non-Celestron mount that uses the Losmandy "D-style" saddle plate.

    Will this CGE dovetail bar fit my CPC 800 telescope?

    Yes, but with a critical modification. To install this bar on a CPC 800 GPS or CPC Deluxe 800 HD optical tube, you must completely remove the factory finderscope bracket from the telescope. The bar will not seat correctly if the finder bracket is still in place.

    Is the Celestron 8-inch CGE bar the same as a Vixen-style dovetail?

    No. This is a CGE-style (or "wide") bar, often called a Losmandy D-plate. It is significantly wider and more rigid than the narrower Vixen-style (or "V-style") bar. You must ensure your mount's saddle is compatible with the CGE standard to use this plate.

    What is the benefit of using this CGE bar for my 8-inch SCT for astrophotography?

    The primary benefit is stability. An 8-inch SCT with a camera, guide scope, and other accessories is a heavy payload. The wide CGE bar provides a much more rigid, flex-free connection to the mount compared to a V-style bar, which is crucial for maintaining pointing accuracy and achieving sharp stars during long exposures.

    Does the Celestron 8-inch CGE Dovetail Bar include mounting screws?

    Mounting hardware is not specified as an included item. Typically, you would reuse the screws already present on your telescope's optical tube that attach it to its original mount or rail.

    Can I use this bar to mount my 8-inch Celestron OTA on a non-Celestron mount?

    Yes, provided the third-party mount has a saddle designed for the wide, Losmandy D-style dovetail plate. This is a common standard on many medium-to-heavy-duty equatorial mounts from various manufacturers.

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