{"product_id":"orion-optics-uk-ag16-losmandy-attachment-plate-450mm-long-recommended","title":"Orion Optics UK Losmandy Attachment Plate 450mm Long","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 450mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfile: Losmandy \"D\" Style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Solid Aero-Grade Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: Losmandy \u0026amp; Paramount Mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary Use: Mounting CT \u0026amp; AG Telescopes\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\u003eLosmandy Attachment Plate 450mm Long\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AG16 Losmandy Attachment Plate provides a rigid, 450mm long mounting platform for securely attaching large aperture telescopes to Losmandy-style mounts. Machined from a single block of aero-grade aluminum, it eliminates flexure, ensuring your optical tube remains perfectly aligned with the mount for stable imaging and 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\u003e450mm Solid Aluminum Mounting Platform\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dovetail plate is engineered as a solid, single-piece component, not an extrusion. By machining the plate from a solid billet of aero-grade aluminum, Orion Optics UK ensures maximum structural integrity. This prevents the micro-flexure that can plague lesser plates, which is critical when supporting the weight of a large telescope and imaging train.\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\u003eVersatile Mounting for Large Aperture Telescopes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a length of 450mm, this plate is designed to support large instruments. As a rule of thumb, the dovetail length should approximate the telescope's aperture, making this an ideal match for telescopes around 450mm (18 inches). It directly fits Losmandy and Paramount mount saddles and can also be attached to CNC tube rings to create a mounting point for guide scopes or other accessories.\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 main purpose of the Losmandy AG16 450mm attachment plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts primary function is to securely mount Orion Optics UK CT or AG telescopes onto a \u003cstrong\u003eLosmandy \"D-style\" or Paramount equatorial mount saddle\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's machined from solid aluminum to provide a rigid, flex-free connection essential for astrophotography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I know if the 450mm length is right for my telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a general guideline, the dovetail plate's length should be similar to your telescope's aperture. This \u003cstrong\u003e450mm plate\u003c\/strong\u003e is therefore recommended for instruments with an aperture around 450mm (approximately 18 inches) to ensure stable support across the tube rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the AG16 450mm plate compatible with Vixen-style mounts like the Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot directly. This is a wide \"D-style\" Losmandy plate, while the EQ6-R Pro and similar mounts often use a narrower \"V-style\" saddle (though many now feature dual saddles). To use this plate with a Vixen-only saddle, you would need a separate V-to-D adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use this Losmandy 450mm plate to mount a guide scope on my main telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. If your main telescope is held in a set of CNC tube rings, this plate can be attached across the top of the rings. This creates a long, stable platform for mounting a separate guide scope, finder scope, or other imaging accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the AG16 plate made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is machined from a \u003cstrong\u003esingle, solid piece of aero-grade aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e. This method of construction is superior to extruded aluminum as it ensures maximum rigidity and prevents any bending or twisting under heavy loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDo I need this plate for an Orion Optics UK ODK telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Orion Optics UK ODK (Optimised Dall-Kirkham) telescopes are already equipped with the correct length and style of dovetail plate from the factory. This plate is intended for their CT (Classical Cassegrain) and AG (Astrograph) Newtonian telescope lines.\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\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAG16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLosmandy \"D\" Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Aero-Grade Aluminum\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\"\u003eLosmandy attachment plate 450mm long\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\/orion-optics-uk-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrion Optics UK 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Orion Optics UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52942364377373,"sku":"OOUK-AG16-LOSMANDY-ATTACHMENT-PLATE-450MM","price":311.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/OrionOpticsUK-Losmandy-attachment-plate-400mm-long-1_8c14d005-f3d5-4906-a86e-fec46df1c546.jpg?v=1789606846","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr-us\/products\/orion-optics-uk-ag16-losmandy-attachment-plate-450mm-long-recommended","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}