{"product_id":"svbony-sv219-120mm-black-vixen-style-dovetail-mounting-plate","title":"SVBONY SV219 120mm Black Vixen-Style Dovetail Mounting Plate","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: Vixen-Style Dovetail Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Strong and Lightweight Aluminum Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Black Anodized for Corrosion and Wear Resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: Vixen Standard for Broad Mount Compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Includes Threaded Holes for Accessory Mounting\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\u003eSVBONY SV219 Vixen Style Dovetail Plate for Telescope Mounting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SVBONY SV219 Vixen Style Dovetail Plate provides a secure, Vixen-standard interface between your optical tube and equatorial mount. Its extruded aluminum construction offers a rigid mounting platform without adding significant weight, while the black anodized finish protects against field wear and corrosion.\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\u003eVixen-Standard Mounting: Secure Aluminum Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dovetail plate adheres to the Vixen standard width, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of popular equatorial mounts from various manufacturers. The extruded aluminum construction creates a rigid connection that prevents flexure, critical for maintaining alignment during imaging or high-magnification visual work. This material choice delivers the necessary strength while keeping the overall weight low, making your setup more portable and easier to balance.\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\u003eDurable and Adaptable: Anodized Finish and Accessory Mounting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SVBONY SV219 features a black anodized surface that resists scratches, scuffs, and corrosion from dew or humidity, ensuring long-term reliability. Integrated threaded holes provide versatile options for attaching accessories like guidescopes, piggyback camera adapters, or other equipment directly to the plate, allowing you to build a more capable imaging system on a solid foundation.\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 primary purpose of the SVBONY SV219 Dovetail Plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SVBONY SV219 is a Vixen-style dovetail plate designed to securely attach a telescope's optical tube assembly (OTA) to an equatorial mount. It acts as the standardized interface between the telescope rings and the mount's saddle plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the SVBONY SV219 compatible with all telescope mounts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The SVBONY SV219 is designed to the \u003cstrong\u003eVixen standard\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is one of the two most common dovetail systems. It is not compatible with larger mounts that use the wider \u003cstrong\u003eLosmandy D-style\u003c\/strong\u003e saddle without a Vixen-to-Losmandy adapter. Always check your mount's specifications to ensure it accepts Vixen-style plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy is the SVBONY SV219 made from aluminum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminum offers an excellent balance of strength and low weight. This ensures the plate is rigid enough to prevent any flex or sag under the load of a telescope, which is crucial for astrophotography, while not adding unnecessary mass that would strain the mount's motors or require more counterweights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the benefit of the black anodized finish on the SV219 plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black anodized finish serves two main purposes. First, it creates a hard, corrosion-resistant surface that protects the aluminum from scratches and moisture. Second, the matte black finish minimizes stray light reflections, which can be important for preventing glare when imaging bright objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the SVBONY SV219 to mount a guidescope on top of my 8\" SCT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a common application. You can mount the SVBONY SV219 plate to the top of your 8\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (SCT) using the existing screw holes. The dovetail plate then provides a standard Vixen rail to which you can attach a guidescope equipped with a Vixen-style foot, allowing for a secure and stable autoguiding setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the SVBONY SV219 help balance my telescope, for example, a Sky-Watcher 80ED refractor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe length of the SVBONY SV219 allows for fine-tuning the balance of your telescope. By sliding the plate forward or backward within the mount's saddle, you can precisely adjust the center of gravity. This is essential for a Sky-Watcher 80ED, especially when you add a heavy camera or diagonal, ensuring the mount's motors operate smoothly without strain.\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\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSVBONY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVixen-Style Dovetail Plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVixen Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface Treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Anodized finish\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/svbony-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSVBONY Warranty Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SVBONY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52861237362973,"sku":"SV-W9175A","price":11.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/SVBONY-SV219-Vixen-Style-Dovetail-Plate-for-Telescope-Mounting-1_1d88a6a8-9236-49db-b2da-c6cfad900b49.jpg?v=1788660345","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/products\/svbony-sv219-120mm-black-vixen-style-dovetail-mounting-plate","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}