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Orion Optics UK Base Plate - 400mm Length

Orion Optics UK Base Plate - 400mm Length

par Orion Optics UK
UGC OOUK-BASE-PLATE-400MM-4-WIDE
$192.90 - $192.90
$192.90
$222.90
$222.90 - $222.90
$222.90
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  • 400mm Total Length
  • Provides a Solid Connection Between OTA and Mount
  • Engineered to Minimize Mechanical Flexure
  • Designed for Orion Optics UK Telescopes
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  • Orion Optics UK Base Plate - 400mm Length

    The Orion Optics UK Base Plate provides a solid 400mm mounting platform for your optical tube assembly. This 400mm plate is engineered to create a secure, flex-free connection between your telescope and mount, forming the bedrock of a stable imaging or observing system.

    A 400mm Foundation for Orion Optics UK Systems

    This base plate offers a substantial 400mm length, providing ample surface area to securely attach tube rings. A longer plate distributes the load more effectively, reducing the potential for slippage or flexure that can ruin a long exposure or compromise high-magnification planetary views.

    Engineered for a Rigid, Vibration-Free Connection

    Manufactured in the UK, this component is designed to be the unyielding link between your telescope and mount. By minimizing mechanical flex, the plate ensures that your alignment, pointing accuracy, and tracking remain precise throughout an observing session. This rigidity is critical for astrophotography, where even microscopic shifts can result in trailed stars.

  • What is the primary purpose of the Orion Optics UK 400mm Base Plate?

    The primary purpose of the Orion Optics UK 400mm Base Plate is to securely attach a telescope's optical tube assembly (OTA) via tube rings to an astronomical mount. It acts as a rigid, stable interface that prevents mechanical flexure and vibrations.

    What is the exact length of the Orion Optics UK Base Plate?

    This base plate has a total length of 400mm. This provides a long, stable platform suitable for a range of Orion Optics UK optical tubes.

    How does a solid base plate like this 400mm model improve astrophotography?

    For astrophotography, stability is paramount. A rigid 400mm base plate minimizes differential flexure between the telescope, guidescope, and mount. This ensures that your autoguiding corrections are precise and that stars remain round during long exposures, which is essential for capturing sharp, detailed deep-sky images.

    Is the Orion Optics UK 400mm Base Plate compatible with all telescope mounts?

    Compatibility depends on the mount's saddle type (e.g., Vixen-style or Losmandy-style) and the hole patterns on the plate itself. While designed for Orion Optics UK systems, you should verify that the plate's dimensions and mounting holes match your specific mount saddle and tube rings before purchasing.

    What kind of telescopes are typically mounted on a 400mm base plate?

    A 400mm base plate is typically used for medium to large optical tubes, such as Newtonian reflectors of 8" (200mm) to 12" (300mm) aperture or larger refractors. The longer length is necessary to accommodate the wider tube ring spacing required to securely hold these larger, heavier instruments.

    Why choose an Orion Optics UK base plate?

    This base plate is engineered and manufactured in the UK to the same standards as Orion Optics UK's renowned telescopes. It is designed to provide a mechanically sound and reliable foundation, ensuring that the performance of your high-quality optics is not compromised by a weak link in your mounting hardware.

  • Orion Optics UK 1-Year Warranty