{"product_id":"tele-vue-block-adptr-x-y-mount","title":"Tele Vue Block Adptr X-Y Mount","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: Adapts Tele Vue X-Y Mount to Ring Mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: Tele Vue AAM-0001, Tele Vue Ring Mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Black Anodized Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting Hardware: Not included (uses hardware from associated mounts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication: Finderscopes, Guide Scopes\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\u003eThe Solid Foundation for Your Tele Vue Pointing System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tele Vue Block Adapter for the X-Y Mount (MBC-1001) is a precision-machined component designed to solve a specific but critical mounting challenge. This adapter creates a rigid, secure interface between Tele Vue's versatile X-Y Adjustable Mount (AAM-0001) and their robust Ring Mount systems, enabling you to add a perfectly aligned finderscope or compact guide scope to your primary refractor.\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\u003eAchieve Perfect Finderscope and Guidescope Alignment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter is the mechanical link that brings Tele Vue's pointing accessories into the same ecosystem as their optical tubes. By bridging the gap between the X-Y Mount and the telescope's own rings, it ensures your finder or guider is anchored directly to the main optical axis. The result is a pointing system that holds its alignment session after session, minimizing flexure and eliminating the frustration of constant re-calibration.\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\u003eEngineered for a Perfect Fit in the Tele Vue Ecosystem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachined from a solid piece of aluminum and finished in black anodize to match Tele Vue hardware, the MBC-1001 is not a universal part. It is purpose-built with a specific hole pattern that mates exactly with the base of the AAM-0001 X-Y Mount on one side, and the top accessory slots of Tele Vue's own Ring Mounts on the other. This dedicated design is a trade-off, sacrificing universal fit for a connection that offers zero slop or rotational error once secured.\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\u003eStreamline Your Imaging and Observing Workflow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the observer, this block means your Starbeam or other finder is always where you expect it to be, making star-hopping intuitive and fast. For the astrophotographer, it provides a solid foundation for a small guide scope, a critical element for achieving tight, round stars during long exposures. The adapter allows the X-Y Mount's fine adjustments to do their job without being compromised by a weak or flexible mounting point, translating directly to higher quality guiding data and sharper final images.\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\u003eA Simple Component for a Sophisticated Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Block Adapter's function is straightforward: it provides height, clearance, and the correct mounting points. Its installation is simple, typically requiring just the standard hex bolts included with your Tele Vue rings and X-Y mount. This is the right choice when you have invested in a Tele Vue refractor and Ring Mount system and want to integrate their pointing or guiding accessories with the same level of mechanical integrity as the rest of the telescope.\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 Tele Vue Block Adapter (MBC-1001) used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is used to attach a Tele Vue X-Y Adjustable Mount (AAM-0001), which holds a finderscope or guide scope, directly onto a Tele Vue telescope Ring Mount. It acts as a rigid spacer and interface plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this adapter fit any brand of tube rings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it is specifically designed with the hole spacing and bolt size for Tele Vue's own Ring Mount systems. It is not intended as a universal adapter and may not fit rings from other manufacturers without modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDo I need this part to mount a Starbeam finder?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou only need this block if you are mounting the Starbeam via the X-Y Adjustable Mount (AAM-0001) onto a Tele Vue Ring Mount. If you are mounting the Starbeam directly to a Tele Vue clamshell or other mount base, you likely need a different adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes the MBC-1001 come with mounting screws?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting hardware is typically not included. The adapter is designed to be secured using the screws that come with the Tele Vue Ring Mount and the X-Y Adjustable Mount it connects to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy use this instead of a universal dovetail bar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter provides a more integrated, lower-profile, and mechanically rigid connection for the specific combination of Tele Vue rings and the X-Y mount. It eliminates the potential for flexure that can be introduced by stacking multiple adapters on a universal bar.\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\u003eMBC-1001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Anodized Aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTele Vue X-Y Adjustable Mount (AAM-0001)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTele Vue Ring Mount Systems (e.g., MRS-4011, MRS-5000)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProprietary to Tele Vue mounting system\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\"\u003eTele Vue Block Adapter for X-Y Mount\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\/tele-vue-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTele Vue 5-Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TeleVue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51223883055389,"sku":"TV-MBC-1001","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Tele_Vue_Block_Adapter_X-Y_Mount_1.jpg?v=1777515019","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/products\/tele-vue-block-adptr-x-y-mount","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}