{"product_id":"orion-optics-uk-ag10-losmandy-attachment-plate-350mm-long","title":"Orion Optics UK Losmandy Attachment Plate - 350mm Long","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLosmandy D-Style Dovetail Profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e350mm Overall Length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Aerospace-Grade Aluminum Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect Fit for Losmandy \u0026amp; Paramount Mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for Orion Optics UK CNC Tube Rings\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\u003eWarranty\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\u003eLosmandy Attachment Plate - 350mm Long\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Losmandy attachment plate 350mm long provides a rigid, single-piece mounting solution for attaching Orion Optics UK CT and AG telescopes to high-capacity Losmandy or Paramount mounts. Machined from a solid block of aerospace-grade aluminum, this 350mm plate ensures a flex-free connection critical for stable imaging and observing.\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\u003eSolid 350mm Platform for Losmandy \u0026amp; Paramount Mounts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dovetail plate is engineered to create an unyielding link between your optical tube and your mount. The solid aluminum construction eliminates the flexure points that can compromise tracking accuracy and image sharpness, a crucial factor when using larger optical systems. The 350mm length is ideal for providing balanced, full-length support for telescopes with apertures around 350mm (14 inches), adhering to the principle of matching plate length to aperture for optimal stability.\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\u003eAdapting to EQ5, EQ6, HEQ5, and Vixen Mounts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its primary role, this 350mm plate serves as a versatile foundation for expanding your setup. When used with Orion Optics UK CNC rings, it offers a stable platform for mounting guide scopes or secondary Vixen-style dovetail bars for additional accessories. Furthermore, this plate can be fitted to additional base plates, enabling you to adapt your telescope for use with a wider range of popular mounts, including the Sky-Watcher EQ5, HEQ5, EQ6, and other Vixen-style systems.\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\"\u003eWhich mounts is the 350mm Losmandy attachment plate designed for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plate is designed with a \u003cstrong\u003eLosmandy D-style dovetail\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it directly compatible with Losmandy and Paramount equatorial mounts. It can also be adapted to other mounts like the Sky-Watcher EQ5, HEQ5, and EQ6 with the use of appropriate base plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat material is the Losmandy attachment plate 350mm made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate is machined from a \u003cstrong\u003esolid piece of aerospace-grade aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e. This ensures maximum rigidity and prevents flexure, which is essential for maintaining precise tracking during long-exposure astrophotography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I choose the right length Losmandy plate for my Orion Optics UK telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a general guideline, Orion Optics UK recommends selecting a dovetail plate that is approximately the same length as your telescope's aperture. This \u003cstrong\u003e350mm plate\u003c\/strong\u003e is therefore an ideal match for telescopes with an aperture around 350mm, or 14 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the 350mm Losmandy plate to mount my Orion Optics UK AG12 on a Paramount ME mount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The AG12 has an aperture of 300mm, and the 350mm plate provides excellent support. Since Paramount mounts use the Losmandy D-style saddle, this plate will provide a direct, secure connection for your AG12 telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow can I attach my guide scope to my CT10 telescope using this 350mm Losmandy plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen this 350mm Losmandy plate is attached to the CNC rings of your CT10, it can serve as a base. You can then mount a secondary dovetail bar (such as a Vixen-style bar) on top of this plate to attach your guide scope rings and guide scope, creating a rigid, piggyback setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use this 350mm Losmandy plate to connect my telescope to a Vixen-style mount like the HEQ5?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot directly. This is a Losmandy-style plate, while the HEQ5 uses a narrower Vixen-style saddle. However, the plate is described as being attachable to \"Base Plates\" which can then mate with mounts like the HEQ5, EQ5, and EQ6. You would need an additional adapter plate for this configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAG10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLosmandy (D-Style)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAerospace-Grade Aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eLosmandy Attachment Plate (350mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/orion-optics-uk-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrion Optics UK 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Orion Optics UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52942360772893,"sku":"OOUK-AG10-LOSMANDY-ATTACHMENT-PLATE-350MM","price":296.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/OrionOpticsUK-Losmandy-attachment-plate-250mm-long-1_298694ce-f842-4bd6-b447-fe8082eb30d0.jpg?v=1789606680","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/products\/orion-optics-uk-ag10-losmandy-attachment-plate-350mm-long","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}