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William Optics 120mm Saddle Handle Bar
William Optics 120mm Saddle Handle Bar
William Optics 120mm Saddle Handle Bar
William Optics 120mm Saddle Handle Bar
William Optics 120mm Saddle Handle Bar
William Optics 120mm Saddle Handle Bar

William Optics 120mm Saddle Handle Bar

by William Optics
SKU WO-M-HC120BL
$48.00 - $48.00
$48.00
$48.00 - $48.00
$48.00
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  • 120 mm Length
  • 44 mm Width
  • Integrated Mini-Vixen Style Saddle
  • Patented Handlebar Design
  • Lightweight and Durable Construction
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  • William Optics 120mm Saddle Handle Bar

    The William Optics 120mm Saddle Handle Bar combines a secure, 120 mm long carrying handle with an integrated Mini-Vixen style saddle for mounting accessories. This patented, dual-purpose design measures 44 mm in width, providing a stable and compact platform for guide scopes, finders, or other small instruments without adding unnecessary bulk to your optical tube assembly.

    Patented Dual-Function Design: 120mm Handle and Saddle

    This handle bar is more than just an ergonomic way to carry your telescope; its patented design integrates a functional saddle directly into the handle. The 120 mm length is ideal for smaller refractors, offering a balanced grip point for transport and setup. The top of the handle is a fully functional Mini-Vixen saddle, allowing you to mount a guide scope or finder scope directly onto the optical tube's existing handle mounting points.

    A Compact 44mm Wide Mounting Platform

    Engineered for stability, the handle's 44 mm width provides a solid base for any attached accessory. This prevents the flexure and vibration that can plague narrower or less rigid mounting systems, which is critical for autoguiding. The Mini-Vixen dovetail standard is compatible with a wide range of popular guide scopes and finder brackets, making this handle a seamless upgrade for your imaging rig.

  • What is the primary purpose of the William Optics 120mm Saddle Handle Bar?

    The William Optics 120mm Saddle Handle Bar serves two functions. First, it acts as a secure handle to make carrying and mounting your telescope safer and easier. Second, its integrated Mini-Vixen saddle provides a convenient mounting point for accessories like guide scopes, finder scopes, or small cameras.

    What kind of accessories can I mount on the Mini-Vixen saddle of the 120mm Handle Bar?

    The Mini-Vixen saddle is designed for lightweight accessories that use a Mini-Vixen or small V-style dovetail bar. This typically includes:

    • Guide Scopes: Compact guide scopes like the William Optics 32mm UniGuide or ZWO Mini Guide Scope.
    • Finder Scopes: Most red-dot finders and optical finder scopes that come with a V-style mounting foot.
    • Small Cameras: A small camera with a V-style dovetail plate for wide-field shots.

    Will the William Optics 120mm Saddle Handle Bar fit my non-William Optics telescope?

    Compatibility depends on the mounting hole spacing on your telescope's tube rings or top plate. You will need to measure the distance between the mounting holes on your specific telescope to ensure they match the hole pattern on the 120mm handle bar. It is designed to be a direct fit for many William Optics telescopes but can be adapted to others with the correct spacing.

    How does the 120mm length of this handle bar affect balancing a small refractor like a RedCat 51?

    For a compact telescope like a RedCat 51, the 120mm length is ideal. It provides a solid mounting platform for a guide scope without being excessively long, which helps maintain the telescope's balance on the mount. The added weight of the handle and a guide scope is minimal and can easily be compensated for by adjusting the telescope's position in its saddle plate.

    Will a standard Vixen-style dovetail bar fit in the Mini-Vixen saddle on the 120mm Handle Bar?

    No, this is an important distinction. The saddle is a Mini-Vixen type, which is smaller than the standard Vixen (V-style) dovetail bars used for mounting telescopes. It is designed for the narrower dovetails found on finder scopes and dedicated guide scopes, not for full-sized optical tubes.

    Can I use the William Optics 120mm Saddle Handle Bar to mount a guide scope for imaging the Andromeda Galaxy (M31)?

    Yes, absolutely. The handle provides a rigid platform for a guide scope, which is essential for the long exposures needed to capture faint details in targets like the Andromeda Galaxy (M31). The 44mm width ensures there is no flex, leading to sharper stars in your final image.

  • Length 120 mm
    Width 44 mm
    Dovetail Type Mini-Vixen

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