What telescopes are compatible with the PrimaLuceLab 100mm PLUS Support Rings?
These rings are designed for any telescope with an optical tube diameter of approximately 100mm. They are a confirmed fit for popular refractors like the Sky-Watcher ED80 and ED100.
What is the PrimaLuceLab PLUS system?
PLUS (Prima Luce Universal System) is a modular ecosystem of rings, plates, dovetail clamps, and other accessories designed to work together seamlessly. All components share a standardized pattern of threaded holes and slots, allowing you to build a rigid and versatile telescope setup with maximum flexibility and no custom drilling required.
How do these 100mm PLUS rings improve my setup's rigidity?
By being machined from a single block of aluminum and allowing you to bolt dovetail plates directly to both the top and bottom, the 100mm PLUS rings create a solid, box-like frame around your telescope. This significantly reduces mechanical flexure compared to standard cast rings that often only have a single point of contact with the mount's dovetail bar.
Can I attach non-PrimaLuceLab accessories to these 100mm rings?
Yes. While the threaded holes are optimized for other PLUS components, the rings also feature central slots. These slots allow you to use standard screws to attach plates, guide rings, or other mechanical accessories from different brands, offering a good degree of cross-compatibility.
I have a Sky-Watcher ED80; how can I use the 100mm PLUS rings to add a guide scope?
After installing the 100mm PLUS rings on your Sky-Watcher ED80, you can attach a PLUS Vixen or Losmandy-style plate to the top of the rings. On that top plate, you can then mount a set of PLUS guide rings holding your guide scope, creating a secure, parallel alignment for autoguiding.
Can I use these 100mm PLUS rings to mount my 100mm refractor on a Losmandy-style mount?
Absolutely. You would attach a PrimaLuceLab Losmandy-style dovetail plate (such as the 240mm or 350mm PLUS plates) to the bottom of the 100mm PLUS rings. This provides the correct interface to securely connect your telescope to any mount equipped with a Losmandy-D style saddle.