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PrimaLuceLab Vixen Plate 350mm PLUS

PrimaLuceLab Vixen Plate 350mm PLUS

by PrimaLuceLab
SKU PLL-PLLVIX350P
$79.00 - $79.00
$79.00
$79.00 - $79.00
$79.00
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  • 350mm Vixen-Style Dovetail Plate
  • PLUS (Prima Luce Universal System) Integration
  • Compatible with Arca-Swiss Clamps
  • CNC-Machined Aluminum Construction
  • Hard Anodized Finish for Durability
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  • PrimaLuceLab Vixen Plate 350mm PLUS

    The PrimaLuceLab Vixen Plate 350mm PLUS is a 350mm long, CNC-machined dovetail that provides a flexure-free foundation for your telescope, connecting securely to both Vixen-style saddles and Arca-Swiss photographic heads as part of the modular PLUS ecosystem.

    350mm Vixen & Arca-Swiss Compatibility

    This 350mm dovetail plate is engineered for dual compatibility. The primary Vixen-style profile fits the vast majority of popular astronomical mounts, while the plate's physical shape also allows it to be clamped directly into photographic tripod heads that use the Arca-Swiss standard. This makes it an ideal solution for imagers who switch between a dedicated equatorial mount and a portable star tracker or tripod setup.

    The PLUS System: A Rigid, Modular Foundation

    More than just a dovetail bar, this plate is a central component of the Prima Luce Universal System (PLUS). It features an array of threaded holes and slots, far exceeding a standard bar, allowing you to bolt other PLUS components like support rings, guide rings, and EAGLE computers directly to the plate with multiple screws. This multi-point connection strategy is designed to eliminate any potential for mechanical flexure in your imaging train.

    CNC-Machined Aluminum for Zero Flexure

    Each plate is machined from a solid block of aluminum for maximum structural integrity. After CNC machining, the surface is sandblasted for a smooth finish and then hard-anodized. This process increases surface hardness and protects the aluminum from oxidation, ensuring a durable and reliable component that will not bend or warp under the load of your equipment.

    Vixen 350mm vs. Losmandy 350mm PLUS: Choosing the Right Plate

    PrimaLuceLab offers this 350mm plate in both Vixen and Losmandy formats. The choice depends entirely on your mount's saddle.

    • Vixen Plate 350mm PLUS (This Model): Choose this for lighter to medium-duty mounts that use the narrower Vixen-style saddle. It is the most common standard for portable mounts and many mid-size equatorial mounts.
    • Losmandy Plate 350mm PLUS: The Losmandy standard is wider and more robust, designed for heavier telescopes and higher-capacity mounts like the Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 or EQ8. If your mount has a Losmandy-D saddle, its sibling plate is the correct choice.

  • What is the main advantage of the PrimaLuceLab Vixen Plate 350mm PLUS over a standard Vixen bar?

    The primary advantage is its integration with the PrimaLuceLab PLUS system. Unlike a standard bar with only a few slots, the PLUS plate has a dense pattern of threaded holes. This allows you to bolt rings and accessories directly to the plate with multiple screws, creating a much more rigid, flexure-free assembly.

    I have a Celestron 8" SCT and want to add a guide scope and an EAGLE computer. Is the Vixen Plate 350mm PLUS a good base?

    Yes, the 350mm length is an excellent choice for an 8" SCT. You can attach the telescope to the plate using PLUS support rings. The plate's extra length and hole patterns then allow you to mount PLUS guide rings for your guide scope and attach an EAGLE computer directly to the top of the support rings, creating a compact and rigid imaging platform.

    Can I use the Vixen Plate 350mm PLUS with rings from another manufacturer?

    Yes. While the threaded holes are designed for the PLUS system, the plate also includes a series of central slots. These slots allow you to attach support rings or guide rings from other brands using standard screws, giving you broad compatibility with existing equipment.

    Why does the Vixen Plate 350mm PLUS also fit Arca-Swiss clamps?

    This dual compatibility is for astrophotographers who use a variety of equipment. You can mount your telescope on a Vixen-style astronomical mount for deep-sky imaging, then detach the entire optical tube assembly and clamp it directly onto a photographic ball head with an Arca-Swiss clamp for wide-field nightscapes or terrestrial photography without changing plates.

    How do I create a side-by-side setup with the PrimaLuceLab Vixen Plate 350mm PLUS?

    You can use the Vixen Plate 350mm PLUS as the base for a side-by-side system. To do this, you would attach two PrimaLuceLab PLUS dovetail clamps onto the top of this plate. This allows you to mount two separate telescopes in parallel on a single mount head.

    When should I choose the Vixen Plate 350mm PLUS instead of the Losmandy version?

    Choose the Vixen plate for mounts with a Vixen-style saddle, which are common on portable and medium-payload mounts. Choose the Losmandy plate if your mount has the larger, more robust Losmandy-D style saddle, typically found on higher-capacity mounts designed for heavier telescopes.

  • Length 350mm
    Dovetail Profile Vixen-Style
    Secondary Profile Arca-Swiss Compatible
    System PrimaLuceLab PLUS
    Material CNC-Machined Aluminum
    Finish Hard Anodized

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