{"product_id":"ioptron-8422-115","title":"iOptron Dovetail Plate - 115mm universal","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e115mm Overall Length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal Vixen-Style Profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for Guide Scopes and Finders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a Secure Mounting Platform\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\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 Plate - 115mm universal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis universal dovetail plate provides a rigid, 115mm long mounting platform for securely attaching finderscopes, guide scopes, or other accessories to your telescope's saddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Universal 115mm Mounting Solution for Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to fit the industry-standard Vixen-style (V-style) saddle, this dovetail plate ensures broad compatibility with a wide range of telescope mounts and mounting clamps. Its compact 115mm length is ideal for smaller, lighter accessories that don't require the long footprint of a primary telescope tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plate serves as a solid interface for guide scopes, large finders, or piggybacked camera systems. While its 115mm length provides a stable base for these items, it is not intended for mounting the primary tube rings of larger telescopes, which require a longer plate for proper balance and stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the 115mm universal dovetail plate typically used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 115mm dovetail plate is primarily used to mount auxiliary equipment onto a telescope system. Common uses include attaching a guide scope for autoguiding, a finderscope for locating objects, or a piggyback adapter for a DSLR camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this 115mm dovetail plate fit my mount's saddle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe term \"universal\" generally refers to the Vixen-style (V-style) dovetail profile, which is the most common standard for small to medium-sized mounts. This plate should fit any mount equipped with a V-style saddle. It will not fit in a wider Losmandy-style (D-style) saddle without a V-to-D adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs this 115mm plate long enough to mount tube rings for a small refractor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePossibly, but it depends on the tube ring spacing of your refractor. A 115mm plate offers limited room for adjustment. It is best suited for \"clamshell\" style single-ring mounts or very small telescopes where the tube rings can be positioned close together. For most refractors, a longer plate is recommended for better stability and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use this 115mm plate to piggyback a DSLR camera on my 8\" SCT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is an excellent application for the 115mm plate. You can attach it to the top of your 8\" SCT's existing rail (or via a dedicated adapter), then mount a ball head or piggyback adapter to the plate. This provides a secure platform for wide-field astrophotography with a DSLR while your main telescope tracks the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat does \"universal\" mean for this 115mm dovetail plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this context, \"universal\" refers to the dovetail's physical profile, which is designed to match the Vixen-style standard used by сотни of telescope mounts and accessories. It does not mean it will have the correct screw holes for every possible accessory out of the box; it refers only to the V-shaped profile that fits into the saddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I attach my accessories to this 115mm dovetail plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDovetail plates of this type typically feature a combination of threaded holes and\/or a central slot. You attach your accessory (like a guide scope ring or a ball head) to the plate using the appropriate screws (commonly 1\/4\"-20 or M6). The slot provides flexibility in positioning the accessory for proper balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"iOptron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52917315240221,"sku":"IOP-8422-115","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/iOptron-Dovetail-Plate-115mm-universal-1_b213bfc0-b1ae-412a-a5fb-ad6194560d0f.jpg?v=1789142625","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/products\/ioptron-8422-115","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}