{"product_id":"rb-focus-dovetail-bracket-for-gaius-s2","title":"RB Focus Dovetail Bracket for Gaius-S2 (Losmandy\/Vixen)","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounts the RB Focus Gaius-S2 SmartBox on the telescope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttaches directly to your telescope's dovetail bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in Vixen-style or Losmandy-style versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates a clean, integrated, and cable-managed setup\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\u003eRB Focus Dovetail Bracket for Gaius-S2 (Losmandy\/Vixen)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe RB Focus Dovetail Bracket provides a simple, dedicated mounting solution for the Gaius-S2 SmartBox. This bracket allows you to attach the computer directly to your telescope's Vixen-style or Losmandy-style dovetail, creating a clean, integrated setup with no loose components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eA Dedicated Dovetail Mount for the Gaius-S2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis simple bracket attaches to a Vixen-style or Losmandy-style dovetail so the Gaius-S2 sits on the telescope structure. Keeping the computer on the telescope keeps its cables moving with the optics, which helps keep them tidy. Choose the version that matches your dovetail: Vixen or Losmandy.\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 purpose of the RB Focus Dovetail Bracket for Gaius-S2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt attaches to a Vixen or Losmandy dovetail so the RB Focus Gaius-S2 can be mounted on the telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I choose between the Losmandy and Vixen versions of the Gaius-S2 bracket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou should choose the version that matches the style of the dovetail bar on your telescope where you plan to attach the Gaius-S2. \u003cstrong\u003eVixen-style\u003c\/strong\u003e dovetails are narrower (approx. 44mm), while \u003cstrong\u003eLosmandy-style\u003c\/strong\u003e dovetails are wider (approx. 76mm). Check your existing equipment to ensure you select the correct bracket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhere is the best place on my telescope to mount the Gaius-S2 with this bracket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA common and effective placement is on a top-mounted dovetail bar on your main optical tube. This position keeps the Gaius-S2 close to your camera, focuser, and guide scope, allowing for shorter USB and power cables which helps to minimize potential cable snags during operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVixen-style or Losmandy-style dovetail (choose the version)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRB Focus Gaius-S2\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\"\u003eGaius bracket\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\/rb-focus-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRB Focus 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"RB Focus","offers":[{"title":"Losmandy","offer_id":67881972007197,"sku":"RB-GAIUSS2-BASE-LOS","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Vixen","offer_id":67881972039965,"sku":"RB-GAIUSS2-BASE-VIX","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/78d234_33b8bfac2e5442d7ae5e4b73ec6711ef_mv2.png?v=1793070920","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr-us\/products\/rb-focus-dovetail-bracket-for-gaius-s2","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}