{"product_id":"baader-planetarium-dovetail-bar-3-inch-190mm-7-5-inch-for-baader-tec-flat","title":"Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar 3\", 190mm (7.5\") – for Baader \u0026 TEC (flat)","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3\" Losmandy D-Style Dovetail Bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e190mm (7.5\") Length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat Top Profile for Flat-Surface Mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Baader 3\" Clamps and TEC Telescopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision-Machined for a Secure, No-Flex Fit\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\u003eDownloads\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\u003eDovetail Bar 3\", 190mm (7.5\") – for Baader \u0026amp; TEC (flat)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Baader 3\" Losmandy Dovetail Bar provides a rigid, 190mm (7.5\") mounting platform designed for telescopes requiring a flat mounting surface. Engineered to fit Baader's 3\" dovetail clamps, this bar ensures a secure, no-flex connection for high-end optical tubes, such as those from Telescope Engineering Company (TEC).\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\u003eThe 3\" Losmandy Standard: A Secure, No-Flex Connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dovetail bar adheres to the 3\" Losmandy \"D-style\" plate specification, the industry standard for mounting heavy imaging systems without flexure. The wide 3\" base and robust construction prevent the twisting and bending that can ruin long exposures, making it a critical foundation for serious astrophotography with premium instruments.\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\u003e190mm Length: Compact Mounting for Refractors \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a length of 190mm, this bar is ideal for smaller-to-medium refractors where a longer bar would be unnecessary and add excess weight. It provides ample length for adjusting the telescope's balance point within the saddle while remaining compact enough for grab-and-go setups or for use as a top-mounted rail for guidescopes and other accessories.\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\u003eFlat Profile Design: A 7.5\" Platform for TEC Telescopes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature of this 7.5\" bar is its completely flat top surface. This design provides maximum surface contact and stability for telescope tube rings that have a flat base, a common configuration on Telescope Engineering Company (TEC) refractors and other custom-built instruments. This eliminates the need for adapter blocks and ensures the optical tube is perfectly parallel to the mount's axis.\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 makes the Baader 3\" bar a \"Losmandy-style\" dovetail?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Losmandy-style\" or \"D-style\" designation refers to the dovetail's dimensions, specifically its \u003cstrong\u003e3-inch width\u003c\/strong\u003e and the 60-degree angle of its sides. This is a heavy-duty standard designed to securely mount larger telescopes and heavy imaging payloads without flexure or instability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this 190mm Baader bar fit my 80mm refractor's tube rings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 190mm bar is an excellent length for many smaller refractors. To confirm a fit, you must \u003cstrong\u003emeasure the center-to-center distance of the mounting holes on your specific tube rings\u003c\/strong\u003e and check if they align with the slots machined into the dovetail bar. This bar's flat profile is designed for rings with a corresponding flat base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat does the \"flat\" profile mean for this Dovetail Bar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flat profile means the top surface of the bar where the telescope attaches is completely flat, with no curvature. It's designed for direct mounting to flat-bottomed telescope components or to tube rings that have a flat base, providing a large, stable contact area for a secure fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy is this bar specifically recommended for Baader \u0026amp; TEC telescopes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bar is manufactured by Baader Planetarium and is designed to integrate perfectly with their own \u003cstrong\u003e3\" clamps\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring a precise fit and finish. Telescope Engineering Company (TEC) refractors often utilize mounting rings with a flat base, making this specific flat-profile bar a direct-fit, OEM-quality solution for those instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use this 7.5\" bar to mount a guidescope on top of my Celestron 8\" SCT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the 7.5\" length is suitable for a guidescope, this bar's flat profile is not ideal for the curved optical tube of an SCT. To attach it securely, you would need to use \u003cstrong\u003ecurved radius blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e between this flat bar and the SCT's tube to create a stable, non-rocking connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat clamps are compatible with this Baader 3\" dovetail bar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bar is compatible with any saddle clamp designed for the \u003cstrong\u003e3\" Losmandy \"D-style\" standard\u003c\/strong\u003e. For a guaranteed mechanical lock and matching finish, it is best paired with Baader's own 3\" dovetail clamps (such as the Baader Pan\/EQ Clamp V190).\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\u003eDovetail Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\" Losmandy D-Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e190mm (7.5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaader 3\" Clamps, TEC Telescopes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet weight (kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.32 (190mm)\u003cbr\u003e0.47 (230mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThread Drillings for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaader GuideScope Rings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBar or Clamp?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrews included?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClamping System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail clamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3“ (76mm) Losmandy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBar length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e190 mm (190mm)\u003cbr\u003e230 mm (230mm)\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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/baader-planetarium-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBaader Planetarium Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Baader Planetarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52913224712477,"sku":"BAA-1501655","price":126.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/BaaderPlanetarium-Dovetail-Bar-3-190mm-7-5-for-Baader-TEC-flat-1_7bb85d72-d62b-473e-8316-e557d1df429d.jpg?v=1789088454","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr-us\/products\/baader-planetarium-dovetail-bar-3-inch-190mm-7-5-inch-for-baader-tec-flat","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}