{"product_id":"celestron-dovetail-accessory-bar-for-rasa-6","title":"Celestron Dovetail Accessory Bar for RASA 6\"","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds 14.2\" of CG-5\/Vixen style dovetail mounting space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned specifically for the Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight 11.2 oz anodized aluminum construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounts directly to existing threaded holes on the RASA 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a rigid platform for guide scopes, finders, and other accessories\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\u003eCelestron Dovetail Accessory Bar for RASA 6\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpand your imaging capabilities by adding 14.2 inches of versatile CG-5\/Vixen dovetail mounting space to your RASA 6 with the Celestron Dovetail Accessory Bar. Weighing just 11.2 oz, this anodized aluminum bar provides a rigid, secure platform for guide scopes, finders, or other critical imaging accessories without compromising your system's 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\u003eCG-5\/Vixen Dovetail Platform: 14.2 Inches of Accessory Space\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis accessory bar transforms the top of your RASA 6 into functional mounting real estate. The 14.2-inch length and industry-standard CG-5\/Vixen profile accommodate a wide range of accessories, allowing you to create a fully integrated, self-guiding imaging rig. Mount your guide scope and camera securely, knowing the platform is stable enough for precise tracking.\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\u003eRASA 6 Integration: A Seamless 11.2 oz Anodized Aluminum Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered as an exact match for the RASA 6, this bar is crafted from the same durable anodized aluminum. At only 11.2 oz, its minimal weight has a negligible impact on your mount's payload capacity. Installation is straightforward, utilizing the existing threaded holes on the RASA 6 optical tube for a perfect fit right out of the box.\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 kind of accessories can I mount on the RASA 6 Dovetail Bar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron Dovetail Accessory Bar is designed for any accessory that uses a standard \u003cstrong\u003eCG-5 or Vixen-style\u003c\/strong\u003e dovetail plate. This most commonly includes autoguiding systems (like the Celestron StarSense Autoguider or a guide scope with a guide camera), finderscopes, or piggyback camera mounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the RASA 6 Dovetail Accessory Bar compatible with Losmandy-D style plates?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this bar is designed exclusively for the narrower \u003cstrong\u003eCG-5\/Vixen\u003c\/strong\u003e dovetail standard. Accessories with the wider Losmandy-D style plate will not fit in this saddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the 11.2 oz weight of this RASA 6 bar affect my setup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 11.2 oz weight is minimal and typically easy to compensate for by slightly adjusting your main counterweights. The primary consideration is the weight of the accessories you add, which will require you to re-balance your entire imaging system in both axes before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use this Dovetail Accessory Bar on a different telescope, like an EdgeHD 8\"?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bar is specifically designed for the hole spacing and curvature of the Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) 6. While it may be possible to adapt it to other telescopes, it is not a universal fit and is not guaranteed to mount correctly on other optical tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI want to add a 50mm guide scope to my RASA 6. Is this bar the right choice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, absolutely. A typical 50mm guide scope and guide camera combination is a perfect match for the RASA 6 Dovetail Accessory Bar. The 14.2\" length gives you flexibility in placing the guide scope to achieve optimal balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes the Celestron RASA 6 Dovetail bar include mounting screws?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the bar comes with all the necessary hardware to mount it directly to the existing threaded holes on the top of your RASA 6 optical tube.\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 Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCG-5 \/ Vixen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnodized Aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.2\" x 1.75\" x 0.5\" (360.68 mm x 44.45 mm x 12.7 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.2 oz (317.51 g)\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\"\u003eDovetail Accessory Bar for RASA 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eMounting Hardware\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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/celestron-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCelestron 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49834177298717,"sku":"CEL-94291","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Celestron-RASA-6-Dovetail-Bar-1.jpg?v=1743093514","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr-us\/products\/celestron-dovetail-accessory-bar-for-rasa-6","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}