{"product_id":"orion-optics-uk-rolled-tube-rings-cradles-guidescope-plate-pgp","title":"Orion Optics UK Rolled tube rings\/cradles guide scope plate (PGP)","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide platform designed for stable guide scope mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlotted design for compatibility with various tube ring spacings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-tapped threaded holes for secure accessory attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes semi-radius mounting blocks to fit a wide range of telescope tube sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifically designed for Orion Optics UK VX and IDEAL series 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\u003eRolled tube rings\/cradles guide scope plate (PGP)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Orion Optics UK PGP Guidescope Plate provides a wide, stable platform for your autoguiding system. Engineered for versatility, it features a system of slots and pre-tapped holes to securely attach guide scopes and other accessories. This plate is designed to integrate seamlessly with the tube rings on the Orion Optics UK VX and IDEAL series telescopes, but its adaptable design allows it to be used on many other systems as well.\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\u003eA Stable Platform for Your Autoguiding System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rigid mounting point is critical for accurate autoguiding, and the PGP plate is built to eliminate flexure. Its generous width creates a solid foundation for your guide scope rings, ensuring that your guiding system and main telescope move as a single unit. This stability is essential for capturing sharp, round stars during long exposures.\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\u003eUniversal Compatibility for VX, IDEAL, and Other Telescopes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plate achieves broad compatibility through its clever mounting system. Elongated slots allow the plate to bolt onto tube rings with various hole spacings. The design also incorporates two machined semi-radius mounting blocks, enabling a secure fit on virtually any size of telescope tube, ensuring you can add a robust guiding solution to your existing setup.\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\"\u003eWill the PGP Guidescope Plate fit my non-Orion Optics UK telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is designed for wide compatibility. The PGP plate uses elongated slots and is supplied with adaptable semi-radius mounting blocks, allowing it to be fitted to many different brands and sizes of telescope tube rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat kind of hardware can I mount to the PGP plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate includes several pre-tapped, threaded holes designed for standard metric hardware. These allow for the direct and secure attachment of guide scope rings, finder scope brackets, and other imaging accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the PGP plate attach to my telescope's tube rings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PGP plate is designed to sit on top of your existing tube rings. It attaches using the supplied screws and semi-radius mounting blocks, which pass through the slots on the plate and into the threaded holes on your rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the PGP plate rigid enough for a heavy guidescope on my VX10 telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The PGP plate was specifically designed for use with the Orion Optics UK VX series, including the VX10. Its wide, sturdy construction provides a flex-free mounting point that is more than capable of supporting common guidescope packages for reliable, precise guiding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat are the different holes on the PGP plate for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate features a combination of holes for maximum flexibility. It includes:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-tapped threaded holes\u003c\/strong\u003e for attaching your accessories like guide scope rings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnthreaded holes and slots\u003c\/strong\u003e for mounting the plate itself to different tube rings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the PGP plate to mount a finder scope instead of a guide scope on my Ideal 12L?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. While designed as a guidescope plate, the PGP is a versatile accessory platform. It works perfectly for mounting a large finder scope, a piggyback camera mount, or other pointing devices on an Ideal series telescope like the 12L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\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":52942561149213,"sku":"OOUK-ROLLED-TUBE-RINGS-CRADLES-GUIDESCOPE","price":105.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/OrionOpticsUK-Rolled-tube-rings-cradles-guide-scope-plate-PGP-1_9fe16175-14b8-4cda-8e47-be8c3d9de912.jpg?v=1789607913","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr-us\/products\/orion-optics-uk-rolled-tube-rings-cradles-guidescope-plate-pgp","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}