{"product_id":"orion-optics-uk-dovetail-plate-for-orion-cradles-eq5-6-gp-gp2-black","title":"Orion Optics UK Dovetail Plate for Orion Tube Cradles","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects Orion Optics UK Tube Cradles to a Mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVixen-Style Dovetail Profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with VX and IDEAL Series Telescopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits EQ5, EQ6, GP, and GP2 Mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision CNC-Machined Construction\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\u003eDovetail Plate for Orion Tube Cradles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dovetail Plate for Orion Tube Cradles creates a direct, secure connection between the tube rings of VX and IDEAL series telescopes and a wide range of popular equatorial mounts. This CNC-machined plate is engineered to fit Vixen-style saddles, including those on popular mounts like the Sky-Watcher EQ5 and EQ6, and the Vixen GP and GP2.\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\u003eSecure Mounting for Orion VX and IDEAL Telescopes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered specifically for the Orion Optics UK VX and IDEAL telescope ranges, this dovetail plate establishes a rigid, no-slip connection to your mount. The top surface is radiused to perfectly match the curvature of the Orion tube cradles, providing a stable platform that prevents any rotation or flexure during use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVixen-Style Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guarantees a secure fit in common mount saddles like the Sky-Watcher EQ5, EQ6, and Vixen GP\/GP2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRadiused for Orion Cradles:\u003c\/strong\u003e The curved top surface mates perfectly with the tube rings on VX and IDEAL telescopes, preventing unwanted rotation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCNC-Machined Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Computer-controlled machining results in a perfect fit for both the telescope rings and the mount saddle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 mounts is the Dovetail Plate for Orion Tube Cradles compatible with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plate features a \u003cstrong\u003eVixen-style\u003c\/strong\u003e dovetail, making it compatible with a wide range of mounts that use this standard saddle. This includes popular models such as the Sky-Watcher \u003cstrong\u003eEQ5\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEQ6\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the Vixen \u003cstrong\u003eGP\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGP2\u003c\/strong\u003e mounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this dovetail plate fit my Orion Optics UK VX telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This dovetail plate is specifically designed to connect to the tube cradles (rings) used on the \u003cstrong\u003eOrion Optics UK VX and IDEAL\u003c\/strong\u003e series of telescopes. Its radiused top surface matches the curvature of these specific rings for a secure fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs this a Losmandy-style or Vixen-style dovetail plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eVixen-style\u003c\/strong\u003e dovetail plate. It will not fit in wider Losmandy-style saddles without a Vixen-to-Losmandy adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the Dovetail Plate for Orion Tube Cradles attach to the telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate attaches directly to the bottom of the tube rings (cradles) that hold your Orion Optics UK telescope tube. The curved top surface of the plate is designed to sit snugly against the rings, providing a stable connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI have an Orion Optics IDEAL telescope and an EQ6 mount. Is this the correct plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is the correct plate for your setup. It is designed for the tube cradles on the \u003cstrong\u003eIDEAL series\u003c\/strong\u003e and features a Vixen-style profile that fits perfectly into the saddle of an \u003cstrong\u003eEQ6 mount\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy is a specific Dovetail Plate needed for Orion Tube Cradles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a generic flat dovetail bar, this plate has a \u003cstrong\u003eradiused (curved) top surface\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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