{"product_id":"baader-planetarium-dovetail-bar-v-200mm-7-9-inch-for-vixen-celestron-and-skywatcher-mounts","title":"Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar V, 200mm (7.9\") – for Vixen, Celestron and Skywatcher Mounts","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200mm (7.9\") Length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVixen-Style V-Profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e44mm Base Width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Vixen, Celestron, and Sky-Watcher Mounts\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\u003eDovetail Bar V, 200mm (7.9\") – for Vixen, Celestron and Skywatcher Mounts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Baader V-200 Dovetail Bar provides a secure, standardized mounting solution for small to mid-sized telescopes, featuring a 200mm (7.9\") length for ample balancing adjustment. Its 44mm base width conforms to the ubiquitous Vixen-style (V-style) standard, ensuring direct compatibility with a vast range of popular mounts from Vixen, Celestron, and Sky-Watcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eThe 200mm Vixen-Standard Mounting Platform\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis dovetail bar's 200mm length is its primary functional advantage. It offers generous travel for positioning telescope tube rings, allowing you to achieve precise balance with different combinations of eyepieces, cameras, and finderscopes. Proper balance is non-negotiable for accurate GoTo slewing and stable long-exposure tracking, and this bar provides the necessary platform to achieve it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eEngineered to the Vixen standard with a 44mm base, the Baader V-200 slides directly into the saddle of the most common mounts on the market. Whether you use a Celestron Advanced VX, a Sky-Watcher HEQ5, or a Vixen Porta II, this bar establishes a rigid, reliable connection between your optical tube and mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eChoosing the V-Style Standard: Compatibility vs. Rigidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe V-style dovetail is the most widespread mounting standard in amateur astronomy, prized for its interchangeability. This makes the Baader V-200 an ideal choice for observers with multiple smaller telescopes or those using mounts with a native V-style saddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 44mm V-profile fits mounts from nearly every major manufacturer, making it a safe, versatile choice for portable and mid-sized setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rigidity Trade-Off:\u003c\/strong\u003e While perfect for its intended payload, the V-style system is physically smaller than the larger D-style (Losmandy) standard. For very heavy or long optical tubes, a D-style system may offer greater resistance to flexure. This bar is purpose-built for the V-style ecosystem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat telescopes are a good fit for the 200mm Baader V-200 Dovetail Bar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 200mm length is ideal for short-tube refractors (up to 80-100mm aperture), smaller Maksutov-Cassegrains, and Schmidt-Cassegrains up to 6 inches. It provides enough length to properly position the tube rings for balancing, especially when adding accessories like a camera or a large eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill the Baader V-200 Dovetail Bar fit my Celestron Advanced VX mount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The Celestron Advanced VX (AVX) mount comes with a dual V\/D saddle, meaning it can accept both Vixen-style and Losmandy-style dovetail bars. The Baader V-200's 44mm Vixen-standard base will fit perfectly in the V-style channel of the AVX saddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the difference between this V-style bar and a D-style bar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe primary difference is size and capacity.\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eV-Style (Vixen):\u003c\/strong\u003e This bar has a base width of 44mm. It is the most common standard for small to medium telescopes and mounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD-Style (Losmandy):\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a larger, more robust standard with a wider base (approx. 75mm or 3 inches). It is used for heavier telescopes and higher-capacity mounts to provide greater stability and prevent flexure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    You must choose the bar that matches your mount's saddle.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the 200mm length of the Baader V-200 Dovetail Bar enough to balance a refractor with a heavy camera?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor most short-tube refractors, yes. The 200mm (7.9\") length provides significant fore-and-aft adjustment for your tube rings. This allows you to slide the entire optical tube assembly forward or backward to compensate for the weight of a DSLR, dedicated astronomy camera, or heavy eyepiece, ensuring your mount's RA and Dec axes are perfectly balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I attach my telescope tube rings to the Baader V-200 Dovetail Bar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhile specific mounting hole patterns are not detailed, Vixen-style bars like the Baader V-200 are designed with slots and\/or holes intended to accommodate the standard bolt spacing of most commercial telescope tube rings. You will typically use two bolts (often 1\/4\"-20) to secure each ring to the bar, passing them through the rings and into the bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy is the 44mm base width of the Baader V-200 Dovetail Bar important?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 44mm width is the defining measurement of the \u003cstrong\u003eVixen-style (V-style)\u003c\/strong\u003e mounting standard. This specific dimension ensures the bar will seat correctly and securely in the saddle of any Vixen-compatible mount, including those from Celestron and Sky-Watcher. It guarantees a snug, no-slip fit, which is critical for astronomical pointing and tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaader V-200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mm (7.9\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV-Style (Vixen Standard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVixen, Celestron, Sky-Watcher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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\"\u003eDovetail Bar V, 200mm\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\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":52913239621917,"sku":"BAA-2451661","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/BaaderPlanetarium-Dovetail-Bar-V-200mm-7-9-for-Vixen-Celestron-and-Skywatcher-Mounts-1_f46510f8-ffbb-45c1-9a34-d6dce9494568.jpg?v=1789088608","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr-us\/products\/baader-planetarium-dovetail-bar-v-200mm-7-9-inch-for-vixen-celestron-and-skywatcher-mounts","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}