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IMPORTANT: Our store is located in Canada. All orders that include products manufactured outside of Canada or USA will be subject to tariffs and duties, regardless of the order value. US customers are responsible for all applicable duties and tariffs, and those will be billed by the carrier, except for the Lacerta upgrade kit, for which we collect them at checkout.
Orion Optics UK Base Plate 350mm length

Orion Optics UK Base Plate 350mm length

par Orion Optics UK
UGC OOUK-BASE-PLATE-350MM-4-WIDE
$178.10 - $178.10
$178.10
$208.10
$208.10 - $208.10
$208.10
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  • Provides a solid, flat mounting surface for telescope tube rings
  • Engineered to eliminate flexure in the optical train
  • Serves as the core structural link between the OTA and mount
  • Designed and manufactured by Orion Optics UK
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  • Orion Optics UK Base Plate 350mm length

    The Orion Optics UK Base Plate provides a rigid and stable platform for securely mounting telescope tube rings and other accessories. Engineered as a core structural component, this plate creates a flexure-free foundation, ensuring that your telescope and imaging equipment are perfectly aligned and mechanically sound.

    A Rigid Foundation for Telescope Mounting

    A base plate is the critical interface between your telescope tube assembly and the mount's saddle plate. This component from Orion Optics UK is designed to provide a broad, stable surface that prevents twisting and bending under load. A solid mechanical connection here is essential for maintaining collimation and achieving sharp, pinpoint stars during long exposures.

    Orion Optics UK: Engineering for Stability

    Known for their world-class optics, Orion Optics UK applies the same philosophy of precision to their mechanical components. This base plate is manufactured to tight tolerances to ensure a perfectly flat and true surface. This attention to detail eliminates a common source of tracking errors and image shift, making it a reliable choice for serious astrophotographers.

  • What is the primary function of the Orion Optics UK Base Plate?

    The primary function of the Orion Optics UK Base Plate is to provide a strong, rigid connection between your telescope's tube rings and your equatorial or alt-azimuth mount. It creates a stable, flat platform that prevents mechanical flexure, which is critical for both visual observation and long-exposure astrophotography.

    How does a rigid base plate improve astrophotography with an Orion Optics UK telescope?

    For astrophotography, any flex in the mounting system can cause trailed stars and poor autoguiding. A rigid base plate, like this one from Orion Optics UK, ensures that the telescope, guide scope, and camera move as a single solid unit. This stability leads to better guiding accuracy and sharper final images.

    What is the benefit of using a longer base plate for balancing a telescope?

    A longer base plate offers more surface area to adjust the position of the tube rings. This allows for a greater range of fore-aft movement, making it much easier to achieve perfect balance, especially when using heavy cameras, filter wheels, or large eyepieces.

    What kind of mounting hardware is typically used with this Base Plate?

    Base plates are typically attached to telescope tube rings from the top and to a mount's saddle plate from the bottom. You will need bolts that match the thread size of your specific tube rings and the clamps on your mount's saddle. Hardware is not included, as the required sizes vary widely between different manufacturers' equipment.

    Is the Orion Optics UK Base Plate pre-drilled for specific ring spacings?

    This base plate is designed for universal applications. It may feature a combination of slots and holes to accommodate various tube ring spacings. It is recommended to measure the hole spacing on your specific tube rings to ensure compatibility before purchasing.

    Why choose an Orion Optics UK base plate over a generic one?

    Orion Optics UK is known for its high standard of precision engineering. Choosing their base plate ensures you are getting a component manufactured to tight tolerances from quality materials, designed to match the high-performance expectations of their telescopes. This minimizes the risk of introducing mechanical issues into your imaging setup.

  • Orion Optics UK 1-Year Warranty